Despite the qualifier, it represented a change of position for Espada who, in a September session with reporters in his office, said he didn't support repealing the vacancy decontrol and instead wants to focus on creating more incentives for developers to construct affordable housing. (bronxnewsnetwork.org)
According to reports, however, the deal doesn't repeal vacancy decontrol, the biggest threat by far to the entire rent - controlled and stabilized system. (downtownexpress.com)
As expected, Cuomo came out against repealing vacancy decontrol — the process through which units fall out of regulation, to the dismay of tenant advocates — but declared himself open to tweaks. (politico.com)