The New Era of NYC Housing: A Deep Dive into the 485-x Tax Incentive
Unlike previous programs, 485-x places a heavier emphasis on deeper affordability and higher labor standards: 485-x: Affordable Neighborhoods for New Yorkers - NYC.gov
New York City’s skyline is perpetually under construction, but the rules governing how those buildings get built just underwent a massive shift. With the expiration of the long-standing 421-a program, the city has introduced , also known as the Affordable Neighborhoods for New Yorkers (ANNY) incentive.
: Projects can receive up to 40 years of property tax exemptions , a step up from the 35 years offered under its predecessor.
Enacted in April 2024, 485-x is a tax exemption program designed to incentivize the construction of new multi-family housing and certain eligible conversions. Its primary goal is to address the city’s historic housing shortage—where the rental vacancy rate hit a record low of 1.4% in 2023—by making large-scale residential projects financially viable. Key Benefits and Deadlines