New York City’s Department of Buildings has proposed rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as part of the mayor's housing strategy. Homeowners can build small secondary homes in basements, backyards, and garages, provided they meet safety and zoning regulations. Key requirements for basement and cellar units include two exits, water sensors, and sprinklers, with restrictions for properties in high-risk flood areas. ADUs are limited to one per single- or two-family lot, and owners must live on-site to prevent rental abuses. This initiative aims to generate over 80,000 new homes over 15 years.
The Department of Buildings released proposed rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), allowing homeowners to build small secondary homes in basements, backyards, and garages.
The proposal requires two exits, water sensors in every habitable room, and automatic sprinklers for cellar and basement units, with properties in high-risk flood zones excluded.
ADUs are capped at one per lot for single- and two-family homes, and owners must reside in the primary residence, prohibiting absentee landlord practices.
Mayor Adams stated the initiative is an important step towards unlocking thousands of safe, legal homes for New Yorkers, aiming to create over 80,000 new homes in 15 years.
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