Mission
Open New York is a grassroots group advocating for abundant homes and lower rent. We believe in housing for all and housing of all types. That means we support more social housing, more government-subsidized housing, and more market-rate housing.
The current zoning laws in New York and its suburbs have caused a profound housing shortage, raising rents to historic highs and leading to the continuous displacement of long-standing communities. For too long, residents in the wealthiest neighborhoods have abused zoning laws to prevent new construction, keeping their neighborhoods exclusive and property values high. Newcomers have been pushed into less well-off neighborhoods, outbidding long-time residents in the process and accelerating displacement.
