HPD Design Guidelines for New Construction 2023

In September 2023, HPD’s Office of Development's Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) issued version 2.0 to the HPD Design Guidelines for New Construction (the "Guidelines"), which establish the criteria by which BLDS evaluates proposed developments for multifamily new construction, supportive, and senior housing projects. The Guidelines may also be used to guide the design of 1-3 family homes.

HPD seeks to support projects that meet several core principles. Projects should:

• Have a strong relation to the neighborhood (urban design and building planning)
• Meet the needs of households and individuals (apartment planning and accessible design)
• Promote greater equity
• Encourage active design and better health outcomes
• Minimize climate impact and enhance climate resiliency

Design acceptance by BLDS is a prerequisite to loan closing for any new construction project developed under applicable HPD loan programs. Note: Projects participating in the Inclusionary Housing incentive programs (either Mandatory Inclusionary Housing or Voluntary Inclusionary Housing) that are not subsidized through any HPD loan programs are not subject to the Guidelines but are subject to HPD review of zoning and accessibility requirements.

All new construction projects subject to the Guidelines are also required to certify with 2020 Enterprise Green Communities with NYC Overlay or LEED v4 Multifamily Midrise (Gold or Platinum).

The 2023 release of the Guidelines for New Construction is effective as of September 2023 and applies to all projects that (1) have not yet begun BLDS Design Review at the time of release; and (2) are anticipated to close after June 30, 2024.

Note: Projects that have already scheduled or held Design Consultations at the time of release but are slated to close after June 30, 2024; or projects whose closings are targeted for before June 30, 2024 but postponed until after June 30, 2024, may also be subject to version 2.0 of the Guidelines, at the discretion of HPD Program.

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