Smaller interest rate hikes, NYC's rat czar, & more

… US increase as rates drop below 65 percent The Real Deal Governor Kathy Hochul announces …   … the completion of … vacant lot  in Brooklyn is being auctioned for rent with a starting bid of $1720 Patch NYC is hiring a rat …

By Emily Myers |December 1, 2022 - 10:30AM
Hunting for tax abatements, U.S. buyers cancel 60,000 contracts, & more

Governor Kathy Hochul approves a new law that says … of the Lesbian Herstory Archives Brownstoner A judge blocks rent stabilization in Kingston New Yorkpossibly for good The …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |November 23, 2022 - 10:30AM
Leaving a 'golden cage,' mortgage rates tumble, & more

… A family gives up a golden cagea rentstabilized apartmentwhen they realize they can afford to … to 661 percent down from last weeks 708 percent HousingWire Manhattan landlord William Koeppel seeks $10000000 from his mother over rent overcharge claims at 350 East 52nd St The Real Deal The …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 18, 2022 - 10:30AM
A rent law loophole, wanting to live alone, & more

… Tenants urge New York State to close a loophole  in the rent laws that allows landlords to hike asking rents when they combine vacant apartments The City Renters … if it means they dont need to have roommates according to StreetEasy data press release Tribeca is back in the top 20 …

By Emily Myers |November 17, 2022 - 10:30AM