بهترین عکس نیویورک در زمینه مسکن مقرون به صرفه با موانعی روبرو شده است

NYC's best shot at affordable housing has hit some roadblocks

Vacant office buildings are one of NYC's main options to boost housing supply. Gary Hershorn/Getty Images Several NYC office-to-apartments conversions faced safety issues this summer. Retrofitting plumbing, windows, and floor plans for housing is costly and complicated. To solve the supply shortage, conversions are here to stay. Office-to-residential conversions — one of New York City's leading housing strategies —…