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How a tax break program killed 538 affordable apartments in NYC
A property tax break incentivizing smaller developments in New York City has led to the loss of 538 affordable apartments. Developer Clipper Equity plans to build seven 99-unit buildings in East Harlem on a site that could have supported more affordable housing.
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