Council member blames ballot measure for forcing yes vote on housing 

Developer Andrew Esposito made clear that if the City Council shot down his firm’s proposal for a 248-unit housing development in Queens, he would look to a three-person appeals board to revive the project.  But that ultimately wasn’t necessary.  To ensure local Council member Vickie Paladino’s approval, Apex and co-developer Barrone Management offered some concessions, including adding more parking than required at 217-14 24th Avenue. The developers also wouldn’t add density, Esposito said, even though the passage of the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity text amendment paved the way for another floor to the eight-story building. The developers also […] This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.