Communication in Public Settings

4 thoughts on “Problem Memo: Rezoning, House Flipping, and more Troubling Questions for East New York, Brooklyn”

  1. I firmly believe that Roy has made a very strong case in response to the rezoning and house flipping of East New York. Like much of Brooklyn, East New York is being subjected to gentrification, causing rents to sky rocket in areas where the AMI is far below Federal and State income. Roy does an excellent job explaining the profile of East New York, providing laws that support the gentrification process, the role that rezoning plays, rapid house flipping ,affordable housing and questions that need to be answered. In my opinion, Roy has thoroughly explained the problem and has pin pointed the direct actors in what is happening in East New York and the residents of east New York.

  2. Very good analysis of the problem. I think the writer made a good case for the problem as outlined, as his definition of the problem was quite detailed and captured the issue in detail. His outlining the issue of flipping and gentrification was quite convincing, as it highlighted the seriousness of this issue. I think it would be great to highlight the impact on the community and New York at large, if this issue remains unaddressed.

    I would be willing to collaborate with you as my issue of the lack of affordable housing in New York City is tied to this issue.

  3. The issue that Roy has pointed out in his essay is similarly what happened in Williamsburg and other parts of Brooklyn. Rezoning was the cause in why developers were able to build massively tall buildings. Prior to these changes, barely any developers were interested in purchasing these two-three family homes because they couldn’t build above the existing structure. Once the rezoning occurred, the landlords sold their properties to what they thought was a good price but at the end of the day, we all know these developers got a sweet deal because the profit they are making from it now, does not in any scale compare to it. The unfortunate aspect is that these landlords, in my opinion, are a sellout. In order to preserve our community, we must preserve the culture. The money is tempting, but at the end of the day, it isn’t worth it.

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