Building Housing Faster: New Tools for NYC

In this episode of Herrick Does That, REBNY Executive Vice President of Public Policy Basha Gerhards joins Herrick’s Vinh Vo and Mitch Korbey to discuss recent changes to New York City’s land use review process, including the Expedited Land Use Review Procedure (ELURP) and the Affordable Housing Appeals Board (AHAB). Adopted by voters through amendments to the City Charter in November 2025, these new processes are intended to streamline approvals for certain housing and land use projects. The conversation explores how they will work in practice, their potential impact on housing development, and what they could mean for public-private partnerships across the city.