Infill: A YIMBY Podcast Zellnor Myrie on Housing, Opportunity, and the Future of NYC
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May 2, 2025 
Zellnor Myrie, a New York State Senator and mayoral candidate, shares his bold vision for housing reform in NYC. He highlights the critical link between housing availability and economic opportunities, emphasizing why this matters nationally. Myrie discusses rent stabilization, affordable housing strategies, and innovative measures to increase housing supply. He delves into the complexities of local policies like short-term rentals and urges voter engagement to tackle the pressing housing crisis, aiming to make New York more equitable and opportunity-rich for all.
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NYC Housing Influences Nationwide
- New York City's housing policies impact the national economy and political landscape.
- Bold housing solutions in NYC often signal broader shifts in the Democratic Party's direction.
Family Story Shows Housing Impact
- Zellnor Myrie's parents came to NYC as blue-collar workers and their affordable housing enabled his success.
- The rising cost of rent forces many to leave, threatening NYC's role as a gateway of opportunity.
Bold Housing Plan Details
- Building 700,000 housing units over 10 years requires converting offices, rezoning, cutting red tape, and mixed-income development.
- Preservation of affordable units and fully funding legal counsel for evictions are vital protection strategies.
