When the New York State legislature adjourned earlier this month, a significant tax incentive for developers of affordable housing in New York City left town with them. The 421-a tax abatement program expires next week, and state legislators failed to negotiate its extension. The expiration could freeze the development of certain rental units in the city for months.

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