Design Guidelines

• Active DesignLearn about active design guidelines for creating healtheir buildings, streets, and spaces.
• Affordable HousingLearn about a new coordinated review process and some of the best recent affordable housing built.
• BroadbandLearn about the different types of residential internet service (broadband) and the agency's guidelines for installing internet service.
• Building and Land Development Services (BLDS)Access architectural, engineering, environmental, cost valuation, and construction support services.
• Local Law 97 Guidance for Affordable HousingLearn about requirements of Local Law 97 for affordable and rent-regulated housing.
• Specifications for Rehabilitation ProjectsLearn about specifications for those performing work on HPD-assisted rehabilitation projects.
• New Construction Design GuidelinesReview guidelines for multifamily new construction and senior housing.
• Passive HouseLearn about Passive House standards and HPD's featured Passive House projects.
• *New!* Preservation Design GuidelinesReview minimum design standards that ensure all HPD projects can meet NYC's ambitious climate, resiliency, health, and safety goals.
• ResiliencyStay up-to-date with changes to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps and related requirements.
• Retail DesignFind practical recommendations for building functional, accessible, convenient, and cost-effective ground-floor retail space.
• SustainabilityExplore the agency's featured high performance projects, sustainbility initiatives, and more.