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- 1Mamdani plan would turn Lower Manhattan offices into 4,000 apartments●# Mamdani wants to turn # LowerManhattan government offices into nearly 4,000 apartments Story by Allaire Conte, Septemb
New York City is moving ahead with a plan backed by mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to replace an aging government office building in Lower Manhattan with nearly 4,000 apartments. The proposal is part of a broader push to convert underused government office space into housing amid the city's affordability crisis. Supporters see it as a model for office-to-residential conversion, while details on costs and timelines remain limited.
- 2Mamdani Plans to Convert Lower Manhattan Offices Into 4,000 Apartments▼Mamdani Wants To Turn Lower Manhattan Government Offices Into Nearly 4,000 Apartments
Zohran Mamdani has proposed converting government office space in Lower Manhattan into nearly 4,000 apartments. The plan targets unused public buildings as a way to expand housing supply in a city facing a severe affordability crisis. The proposal is drawing attention amid his broader push on housing policy and debates over how best to add residential units in Manhattan.