A City Council panel advanced on Tuesday legislation that makes official the legalization of ancillary dwelling units (ADUs), such as “tiny houses” and basement units, for addition to new or existing homes.
The Committee on Housing and Buildings, chaired by Bronx Council Member Pierina Sanchez, voted unanimously on March 9 to approve Intro 421-A as a technicality required to align with the rezoning package collectively known as City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, which passed in December 2024. Intro 421-A was introduced to the full council on March 10.
