Brooklyn Housing
Audley C Bullock
Brooklyn Housing
Khari Edwards, candidate for Brooklyn Borough President, believes in redefining what affordability means for Brooklyn’s residents. "As Borough President, I can help reshape affordability by shifting away from exclusionary development," he says. Edwards is committed to giving local communities more say, proposing that community boards regain influence over planning decisions. His plan includes adding more Borough President-appointed members to the City Planning Commission to ensure that local voices guide Brooklyn’s growth.
Setting fair AMI standards for development
Edwards plans to partner with city council members and community boards to establish fair Area Median Income (AMI) standards for any development funded by city dollars. "It’s time that affordability reflects the real income of Brooklyn families, not inflated benchmarks that keep housing out of reach for so many," he emphasizes. With his proposed policies, Edwards aims to make housing in Brooklyn genuinely affordable for its working families.
Protecting Homeownership and Building Wealth
Edwards understands that homeownership is critical to building generational wealth, but rising cases of elderly homeowners losing their homes through deed theft and predatory investors are troubling. “We must protect our elderly from illegal practices and preserve their homes as legacies for future generations,” he says. Edwards plans to address these issues head-on, ensuring Brooklyn families can continue to build wealth through property ownership.
Ensuring Fair Property Tax Assessment
One of Edwards’s priorities is restoring equity in property tax assessment across Brooklyn. With more tax assessors in the field, he hopes to bring city jobs back while addressing discrepancies that see communities of color overpaying in property taxes compared to vacant properties in NYC. “It’s time for fair taxation that supports, not punishes, homeowners,” Edwards asserts, highlighting his focus on protecting Brooklyn’s communities from unfair financial burdens.
