Mayor Bill de Blasio and city council spar over zoning changes

Zoning change proposals associated with Mayor Bill de Blasio's plan to create 200,000 apartments for low- to middle-income New Yorkers have been challenged by community leaders, but the Democrat said the decision is ultimately his and the City Council's.

"I'm resolute," he told reporters Monday at an unrelated event in East Harlem.

The Queens and Bronx borough boards -- made up of community boards -- have voted down the proposals, citing concerns over taller buildings, less parking, a one-size-fits-all approach and whether the administration's definition of "affordable" is still too out of reach for current residents.

"In the end, the community boards aren't the final decision-makers," de Blasio said. "The mayor and City Council will make the decisions."

He added, however, that he is "listening" to input from the boards.