City on the Edge: Climate Change and New York City
By Next Century, Hundreds of Critical NYC Buildings Risk Frequent Flooding: Study
Sea level rise driven by global warming is on track to put critical New York buildings —like public housing complexes, hospitals, schools and power plants—at risk of frequent inundation, a recent study by the Union of Concerned Scientists found.
City Moves to Resurrect Tax Breaks for Renovations, But Housing Stakeholders Are Split
Officials say the tax break could benefit building owners trying to comply with Local Law 97, which goes into effect this year and sets a cap on the amount of emissions larger buildings can emit.
