I will fight for both affordability and availability, with an emphasis on solving our supply crisis alongside ensuring affordable units and density increase. I champion 100% affordable housing on government-owned property, citing Gansevoort Plaza and 5 World Trade Center as key opportunities where she has already secured significant affordable unit commitments.

I have a strong track record of success on housing during my 14 years on Manhattan Community Board 2, including as Chair. My community wins include achieving 100% affordable housing at 388 Hudson Street. I supported the "win-win solution" that saved Elizabeth Street Garden while supporting the construction of over 620 affordable units nearby.

To prevent displacement, especially for vulnerable residents, I supports a comprehensive set of anti-displacement tools. Key priorities include expanding and improving the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) with annual inflation indexes and auto-enrollment. Furthermore, she advocates for a Statewide Right to Counsel, expanding the Housing Access Voucher Program (HAVP) pilot, and strengthening Good Cause Eviction protections to ensure predictable rents.

I support creating and funding a dedicated Deeply Affordable Housing Program in New York State. Addressing the crisis of deep affordability, where over half of all rent-burdened households earn under 30% Area Median Income (AMI), is central. This program would commit at least 25-40% of units in funded projects to households below 30% AMI for 50-99 years, with funding potentially coming from increases to high-end real estate transfer taxes, a portion of cannabis tax revenue, and Deeply Affordable Housing Bonds.