Aging In Place Package - Requiring a developer receiving city financial assistance to incorporate universal design features in dwelling units offered for rent in a housing development project.

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring a developer receiving city financial assistance to incorporate universal design features in dwelling units offered for rent in a housing development project

In general, universal design for housing involves designing an apartment or house so that it is accessible for everyone, regardless of age, physical ability or stature. This bill would require the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to develop a list of universal design features and require that a developer who receives City financial assistance incorporate universal design in all dwelling units in a new housing development project. It would also require HPD to produce a report on the universal design list, which HPD would post on its website.