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Committee flags steep insurance hikes and aging‑building repairs; HPD points to preservation programs
Housing and Land Use Committee · December 17, 2025
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Summary
Committee members reported insurance renewals rising 20–50% and urged policy attention; HPD said preservation and rehab financing programs exist but rising costs and interest rates complicate upkeep for older Bronx buildings.
Committee members used the HPD appearance to raise citywide and neighborhood concerns about insurance costs and aging housing stock.
Several participants described sharp increases in insurance premiums — one community member said renewals had risen "40 to 50%" for some shareholders — and asked…
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