The article discusses a confrontation between supporters of Assembly member Zohran Mamdani and a voter, Nina Roberts, who opposed his stance on an affordable housing project in Soho. Despite Mamdani's socialist views advocating for rent control, Roberts takes issue with his perceived support for displacing the Elizabeth Street Garden to make room for the project, which could provide 123 units for low-income seniors. Housing Rights Initiative's Aaron Carr chimed in on Twitter, criticizing Roberts' focus on the garden over the housing needs in a wealthy neighborhood. The discussion underlines the complexities in balancing community interests with housing development.
Of all the things to make your #1 issue in a NYC mayoral race, imagine going with blocking 123 units of affordable housing for low income seniors.
Roberts, the voter's reasoning disturbed Housing Rights Initiative's Aaron Carr the rare tenant activist who is also a vocal YIMBY.
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