Building code

set of rules that specify the standards for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures

Commentary Economics Housing, Energy
Aug 08 2025
Energy Efficiency Codes Threaten Housing Affordability
By Judge Glock Read More
Issue Brief Economics, Governance
Oct 22 2024
A Model Bill to Allow Independent Permitting and Inspections
By Judge Glock Read More
Issue Brief Cities New York City, Housing
Feb 24 2021
A Growth-Oriented Housing Plan for the Next Mayor
By Eric Kober Read time 29 mins Read More
Commentary Cities
Jul 03 2018
Small Is Beautiful: Micro-Units Can Help Make NYC Housing Affordable
By Mark Ginsberg, J. Russell Beaumont Read time 32 mins Read More
Commentary Cities Housing
Sep 09 2017
Small is Beautiful: Micro-Units Can Help Make NYC Housing Affordable
By Mark Ginsberg, J. Russell Beaumont Read time 30 mins Read More
Commentary Cities
Jul 24 2011
The Politics of Earthquakes
By Claire Berlinski Read time 6 mins Read More
Commentary Cities, Cities Infrastructure & Transportation
Jul 01 2004
NYC's Housing Gap: Squeezing the Middle Class
By Peter D. Salins Read time 3 mins Read More
Report Cities, Cities Infrastructure & Transportation
Jun 01 2004
New York City's Housing Gap: The Road to Recovery
By Peter D. Salins Read time 2 mins Read More
Issue Brief
Oct 02 2002
The Cost of Good Intentions
By Michael Schill Read time 1 mins Read More
Issue Brief Tech, Economics, Cities Regulatory Policy, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy
Apr 01 1998
How To Fix New York’s Heavy-Handed Zoning Laws
By Roger Starr Read time 1 mins Read More