N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 3-119.12: § 3-119.12 New York city housing authority vacant commercial space feasibility study.

a. No later than July 1, 2027, the mayor or an agency or office designated by the mayor, with the cooperation of the New York city housing authority, shall submit to the speaker of the council and the mayor a feasibility study regarding the use on a temporary basis of vacant commercial space at New York city housing authority developments by businesses owned by an authorized public housing resident of such housing authority.

b. The feasibility study required by this section shall examine, among other factors, the availability of vacant commercial space or other appropriate spaces for use by businesses owned by a public housing resident; the appropriate temporary occupancy period of the commercial space; financial considerations, including appropriate rent payments for the use of such space; opportunities for coordination with the economic opportunities programs for residents of the New York city housing authority; the potential for providing financial assistance up to $10,000 to facilitate the establishment, expansion, or growth of some or all such businesses; and potential liability and indemnification requirements in connection with such use of space.

c. The feasibility study required by this section shall include recommendations for implementation of a program to effectuate the use of vacant commercial space or other appropriate space at New York city housing authority developments for use by businesses owned by an authorized public housing resident of such housing authority.

d. The mayor or the agency or office designated by the mayor pursuant to subdivision a of this section shall post the feasibility study required by this section on the website of the city or such agency or office.

(L.L. 2025/111, 8/13/2025, eff. 8/13/2025; Am. L.L. 2025/112, 8/13/2025, eff. 8/13/2025)