City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

A rally in June in support of several “social housing” bills in the City Council. One of those bills, which would establish a city land bank, is on the agenda at a Council hearing Thursday. (Adi Talwar/City Limits)

Welcome to City Limits’ NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings, as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

Know of an event we should include in next week’s calendar? Email us.

Upcoming Housing and Land Use-Related Events:

Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection will meet regarding a bill that would require home improvement contractors to provide building owners with information on needed permits, and requiring public outreach and education on the watch list of contractors performing work without a permit. More here.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 11 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will meet regarding the land use applications for: 58 Nixon Court Rezoning II, 464 Ovington Avenue Rezoning, 5502 Flatlands Avenue Rezoning, 699-703 Lexington Avenue, and Special Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan Follow-Up Action. More here.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 11:15 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Committee on Land Use will meet regarding the land use applications for: 58 Nixon Court Rezoning II, 464 Ovington Avenue Rezoning, 5502 Flatlands Avenue Rezoning, 699-703 Lexington Avenue, and Special Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan Follow-Up Action. More here.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m.: The 5th Avenue Committee will hold an informational workshop on how to apply for units One Sunset Apartments, an affordable housing development in Sunset Park. More here.

Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m.: The NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust will hold an in-person meeting for residents at NYCHA’s Nostrand Houses in Brooklyn to provide updates on repair and construction plans. More here.

Thursday, Nov. 13 at 11 a.m.: The NYC Council’s Committee on Finance will meet regarding bills to establish a land bank for New York City and reform the city’s tax liens system. More here.

Thursday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m.: The NYC Council’s Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will meet regarding the following properties: Barbey Building, 29th Street Towers, Fashion Tower, Furcraft Building, Leftcourt Clothing Center, Brooklyn CD 5 Walk to Park Site Selection/Acquisition, and Praise Tabernacle. More here.

Monday, Nov. 17 at 1 p.m.: The City Planning Commission will hold a public review session. More here.

NYC Affordable Housing Lotteries Ending Soon: The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) are closing lotteries on the following subsidized buildings over the next week.

 890 Erskine Street, Brooklyn, for households earning up to $72,900 (last day to apply is 11/12)

Marcus Garvey Building G, Brooklyn, for households earning between $70,903 – $140,630 (last day to apply is 11/12)

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Surfer-turned-songwriter Jack Johnson and soft rockers Train are the latest two acts added to the summer 2026 lineup at the new Mystic Lake Amphitheater in Shakopee.

Tickets for Johnson’s July 12 concert and Train’s Aug. 9 stop both go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday through Ticketmaster. Citi cardholders have a presale for Johnson through the end of the day Tuesday and for Train from 10 a.m. Tuesday through 10 p.m. Thursday.

The son of surfer Jeff Johnson, Jack Johnson picked up the sport at the age of five. By 17, he was competing professionally, but a surfing accident led to more than 100 stitches in his forehead and the end of his brief pro career. He went on to study film at the University of California, Santa Barbara, but ended up pursuing a career in music.

After spending the mid-’90s playing the college circuit with his band Soil, Johnson’s break came when he wrote and contributed vocals to G. Love’s 1999 song “Rodeo Clowns.” It earned enough attention for Johnson to record his solo debut album, 2001’s “Brushfire Fairytales.” He widened his audience that year as the opening act for Ben Harper.

Johnson’s laid-back indie folk style and constant touring earned him a faithful following and also helped pave the way for the likes of Ed Sheeran and Mumford and Sons. His first four albums each went platinum and he’s landed in the Top 10 nearly 20 times on the Billboard adult alternative singles chart.

While he played the late Rivers Edge Amphitheatre in Somerset numerous times in the ’00s, Johnson hasn’t performed in the metro since 2013, largely because he prefers to play outdoor venues.

Train, meanwhile, is a frequent visitor to the region, with last summer’s spot at the Minnesota Yacht Club Festival following shows at Somerset Amphitheater, Surly Brewing Festival Field, Treasure Island Casino, the Minnesota State Fair Grandstand, Basilica Block Party and the former Xcel Energy Center.

Vocalist Pat Monahan formed Train in 1994. After failing to land a record deal, the band self-financed their debut album in 1998 and managed to score a hit with “Meet Virginia.” That single, and national tours opening for Barenaked Ladies, Hootie and the Blowfish and Counting Crows helped convince Columbia to sign the band. (Barenaked Ladies are opening for Train’s 2026 tour alongside Matt Nathanson.)

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“Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me),” the first single from Train’s sophomore album of the same name, was a massive success here and abroad and continues to be played on local radio stations and in grocery stores to this day. It also paved the way for future hits “Hey, Soul Sister,” “Marry Me,” “Drive By” and “Play That Song.”

Monahan remains the sole original member of the band, which recently added Butch Walker to the lineup on lead guitar and backing vocals. Known for his time in Marvelous 3 and his solo work, Walker is also a prolific producer who has worked with a long line of acts including Train, Taylor Swift, Pink, Fall Out Boy, Katy Perry, Green Day and Weezer.

Not to be confused with Mystic Lake Casino’s own amphitheater, Mystic Lake Amphitheater is a new outdoor amphitheater with a capacity of 19,000 that’s set to open in the spring. Last month, grown-up boy band 5 Seconds of Summer and metal legends Iron Maiden were the first two shows announced for the venue.

There is little doubt that Filip Gustavsson is at the top of the Wild’s goaltender tandem after signing a five-year, $34 million contract extension in October. But after struggling last season, in the NHL and AHL, backup Jesper Wallstedt has played well in his five starts.

Wallstedt, in fact, improved to 3-0-2 after backstopping the Wild’s 2-0 victory over Calgary on Sunday in the second of his first consecutive starts of the season. His 2.51 goals-against average and .909 save percentage are better than Gustavsson’s (3.19, .896), but that’s a little deceiving.

When the Wild played a heavyweight, Gustavsson got the call. Calgary, in fact, is the worst team in the NHL right now by four points, and Wallstedt’s five opponents are all ranked eighth or lower in their conference — the Flames, Islanders, Sharks, Flyers and Kings.

It was a cunning move for coach John Hynes to give Gustavsson an extra break with the Flames in town. Still, Wallstedt, the 20th overall pick in the 2021 draft, was terrific on Sunday while earning his second career shutout.

The Sharks, led by 2024 top pick Macklin Celebrini, are tied with Minnesota for 10th in the West.

“It’s a lot of confidence from getting back-to-back starts,” he said after stopping all 35 of the Flames’ shots on goal at Grand Casino Arena. “Obviously, that means a lot. I knew it was a big opportunity to go out there and obviously try to make a difference.”

Hynes said Sunday that Gustavsson was in line to start Tuesday against San Jose in St. Paul. He has started 12 of the Wild’s 17 games this season.

“Gus has been playing a lot.” Hynes said after Sunday’s morning skate. “So, give him a little bit of time to work with (goalie coach) Freddy (Chabot) here and get him ready for Tuesday.”

That’s heavy

Yakov Trenin retained his hold on the NHL’s hits lead with four in Sunday’s victory over the Flames, giving him 76. Linemate Marcus Foligno had two, moving him into eighth place with 55.

The Wild are the only NHL team with two players among the top 10 in hits.

“There’s heavy hockey in this league, and heavy hockey on this team still, and it’s a big factor,” Foligno said.

Briefly

Kirill Kaprizov’s empty-netter on Sunday was his 10th goal, four behind first-place Colorado center Nathan MacKinnon. Kaprizov is tied for sixth with 22 points, seven behind league leader MacKinnon.

St. Paul police asked for the public’s help Monday after a man was shot and wounded during a carjacking.

Officers responded to the Payne-Phalen area just before 10:45 a.m. Friday. A 43-year-old man was shot in the leg during a carjacking in the 800 block of Forest Street.

“We’re happy to say that the victim is recovering from his injury,” said Alyssa Arcand, a St. Paul police spokeswoman, on Monday. “Investigators canvassed the area and spoke with witnesses. They’ve been working hard to find any leads or suspects in this case.”

The victim reported he didn’t know his attacker, and he didn’t get a description because he was struggling with the person, Arcand said.

Another shooting was reported about 15 minutes later, in St. Paul’s Summit-University area, and police believe it was unrelated, Arcand said. A 44-year-old man arrived at Regions Hospital just before 11 a.m. Friday with a gunshot wound to his ankle.

He said he’d been shot near Marion Street and Aurora Avenue in the Summit-University area. The circumstances remain under investigation and no one was under arrest as of Monday afternoon.

Police are asking anyone with tips on the Forest Street shooting to call Sgt. Nichole Sipes at 651-266-5760.

“Any piece of information, big or small, can help us find those responsible for this violent crime,” Arcand said.

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