NYC ADU Data

NYC ADU by the Numbers

Name: NYC ADU Eligibility Data 2026
Creator: NYC ADU
Published: 2026-03-19
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Comprehensive analysis of ADU eligibility across all five boroughs, based on NYC PLUTO property data.

Eligible Properties in NYC

Properties Analyzed

Eligibility Rate

25.1%

ADU Permits Filed

Tracking

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Eligibility by Borough

Eligible properties across all five NYC boroughs

Queens51,086 (42%)

Brooklyn39,157 (32%)

Staten Island20,894 (17%)

Bronx10,884 (9%)

Manhattan68 (<1%)

Pre-Approved Plans

HPD-approved ADU designs available for expedited permitting, ranging from studios to 2-bedrooms.

Browse plans

Plus One ADU Financing

Up to $395,000

NYC Plus One ADU program offers forgivable loans up to $395,000 for eligible homeowners building accessory dwelling units.

Financing details

Application Deadline: June 12, 2026

The NYC Plus One ADU program application period closes June 12, 2026. Check your eligibility now to start planning.

Check Your Eligibility

Source: NYCADU analysis of NYC PLUTO data (485,680 properties). Data updated monthly. Property eligibility is determined by zoning, lot characteristics, building class, flood zone status, and historic district designation per NYC ADU regulations.

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