Affordable housing in New York City is poised for a significant upswing, marking a pivotal moment in the city’s ongoing efforts to address housing affordability challenges. This week, New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced a “historic win” for the Willets Point community in Queens following the City Council’s approval vote for the Willets Point Phase 2 development as an integral part of the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP). Initiated by Mayor Adams in November 2022 as “once-in-a-generation opportunity to create a brand-new neighborhood,” Willets Point Transformation emerges as t…