City of ‘Not Yet’ on Staten Island as Backyard and Basement Apartments Sprout

City of ‘Not Yet’ on Staten Island as Backyard and Basement Apartments Sprout

Accessory dwelling units were among the most eagerly anticipated elements of Mayor Eric Adams’ overhaul of the city’s zoning code to spur housing production finalized late last year.But when it comes to the newly legalized ADUs — the garage, backyard, basement and attic apartments adjoining one-and two-family houses — his “City of Yes” is more like the City of Not Yet.THE CITY followed up on permits that showed five new homes under construction …