That’s a bad faith attack. I used the emojis twice in a comment of over a hundred words.

If the abatements given to a developer forced by law to rent a portion of his units at a rate that is substantially below market is not in effect a housing subsidy to those who would benefit from those lower rents; then what is it?

What other waivers are being offered to these developers that is not being offered ( either by law or omission ) to any other property owner?

Here’s one that I know about. Increase in density above what the land is zoned for. Literally every “multi family” unit in this city has a “bonus” unit in the basement of attic. Is that not an increase in density above and beyond what is legally permitted? Does the city enforce the law against these property owners?

In effect they are getting exactly what the city is allowing the developers to do but we are supposed to hate the big bad developer and root for “little guy”.

I deal in good faith. Your post implies that you know more than I do on the subject, I take that at face value. Educate me.