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What exactly is the 'AMI' that's used to determine affordable housing rents?
… by the new 485x tax incentive program which has a range of affordability options based on the size of the project For … units For example 60 percent of the incomerestricted apartments built under the citys 421a program between 2017 … Still Murphy noted that even an expensive rentstabilized apartment will likely remain more affordable in the longterm …
Ask Sam: How much can the rent increase by in 80/20 buildings?
… answer depends on which kind of tax benefit program your building is participating in says Sam Himmelstein a lawyer … percent of the apartments in their buildings for lowincome renters Most of these buildings are part of the federal Low … programs Theres no one rule that applies across the board to every building says Ronald Languedoc a partner with HMGDJ …
Ask Sam: I found out my apartment is supposed to have a dishwasher. Can I get reimbursed for rent overcharges?
… landlord to install a new dishwasher or at least get your rent reduced until they do dont expect to collect back rent … says This is not a classic rent overcharge case and tenants arent typically awarded money based on the landlords failure … associations in disputes over evictions rent increases rental conversions rent stabilization law lease buyouts and …
Ask Sam: If I start making more money, will I lose my 80/20 apartment?
… your finances even after youve signed the lease an increase income isnt likely to cause you problems here says Sam … annual review submitting information on your current financial situation But even if you report new higher … review you arent likely to be booted from your home Most lowincome tenants in the 8020 program arent at risk of …