From Basement to Bonus Unit: How NYC’s New ADU Laws Could Reshape Housing and Homeownership

New York City is stepping into a new era of housing innovation — and it’s happening right in our backyards. With the passage of Local Laws 126 and 127 of 2024, the city is officially embracing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — small, self-contained homes added to or within existing one- and two