Safety Concerns Over Deregulation: Critics worry that reducing requirements like dual staircases could compromise fire safety and emergency evacuation routes, potentially putting residents at risk during emergencies.③

Limited Affordable Housing Impact: Skeptics question whether small lot development will actually address affordability concerns or simply create more market-rate units that many New Yorkers still can't afford.④

Rushed Policy Without Details: The proposal lacks specific information about which regulations will be eliminated, raising concerns about hasty deregulation that could have unintended consequences for building quality and neighborhood character.