Posts by Cassidy Jensen:
City Council passes COPA, paving the way for land trusts and non-profits to get first dibs on failing buildings
October 22, 2026 - 19:15 PM
The City Council voted 38 to 9 to pass the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, or COPA, on Thursday afternoon.
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Housing lottery launches for 65 rent-stabilized units in Bed-Stuy
October 12, 2026 - 10:30 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 65 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development at 1832 Fulton St. in Bedford Stuyvesant.
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During Open House New York, get a rare look inside NYC’s most interesting residential properties
October 1, 2026 - 11:30 AM
Open House New York Weekend held October 16th to 18th provides access to redeveloped, new, and historic residential properties, among many other destinations.
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Fight over private listings spreads to the NYC rental market, according to lawsuit
September 25, 2026 - 09:30 AM
A class-action lawsuit claims that the monopoly Compass holds over the rental market in Manhattan has driven up rents and lowered the number of available apartments.
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My landlord is taking me to court for not paying rent and I'm planning on using AI to prepare for the case. Is that a good idea?
September 21, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Using AI instead of getting legal advice from housing court lawyer is only something you should consider as a last resort.
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Community Opportunity to Purchase Act moves closer to a vote
September 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM
The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act can be scheduled for a committee vote before a vote by the full council and with 28 co-sponsors, it has the support to pass.
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