Our 2025 Work, By the Numbers

2025 was a defining year for housing in New York City and for Meltzer/Mandl. As City of Yes moved from legislation to real projects, our work focused on helping clients turn new zoning opportunities into buildable, financeable developments.

Throughout the year, we partnered with owners, developers, and public agencies to apply City of Yes in real world conditions. By clarifying zoning pathways and identifying as-of-right opportunities, we unlocked more than 250,000 square feet of additional development capacity and over 250 new housing units, including 150+ units aligned with HPD financing. For our clients, this meant clearer options, fewer discretionary hurdles, and a more direct path from site analysis to construction.

From zoning to projects

• 4 new buildings designed and filed

• First in-house Certificate of Occupancy successfully expedited

Housing and development capacity

• 1.7M+ SF of development capacity analyzed

• 1,600+ housing units studied or unlocked

• 700+ HPD-compliant units

• 1M+ SF rezoned

  
  

Reducing risk and protecting value

• 100+ zoning analyses and feasibility studies

• Millions of dollars in avoided zoning, redesign, and entitlement costs by shifting projects to as-of-right approaches and minimizing discretionary risk

As City of Yes continues to shape housing across New York City, Meltzer/Mandl remains focused on one thing: helping clients understand what they can build, how to get there, and how to move forward with confidence.

Best wishes for a happy and healthy 2026,

Eli & Marvin