The City Council land use committee recently approved a rezoning plan that will transform a manufacturing block in Boerum Hill, Brooklyn into 450 units of housing. The full Council will vote next week.

Of the total units, 225 on city-owned lots would be made affordable, with about 145 units being 100% affordable. Another 80 units on a private site will also be made affordable.

City Councilmember Lincoln Restler, who represents Boerum Hill, joined Bobby Cuza on "Inside City Hall" Tuesday to discuss the project, his view that Rikers Island should be placed under federal control, and why he believes the Brooklyn Democratic party needs new leadership.