80/20

What exactly is the 'AMI' that's used to determine affordable housing rents?

By Celia Young |October 22, 2024 - 9:30AM

… of apartments into rent stabilization and another is LIHTC or low income housing tax credit Both these types of … Lawyer columns here Sam Himmelstein Esq represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |February 20, 2019 - 10:00AM

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Ask Sam: How much can the rent increase by in 80/20 buildings?

… are part of the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit LIHTC program while others participate in the citys 421a tax … What are the rules for evicting rentstabilized tenants in NYC sponsored Read all our Ask a Renters Rights Lawyer columns here Sam Himmelstein Esq represents NYC tenants and tenant associations in disputes over …

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |November 21, 2018 - 10:00AM

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Can I work from my 80/20 apartment—and claim it on my taxes?

By Alanna Schubach |October 22, 2018 - 10:00AM

Sell

2017 real estate forecast: The Trump effect, concessions-mania, Bronx hype, the battle for the BQX, and more

… I think recent sales have already sort of built in the cost of the new subway but youre certainly going to see … rocky political climate nationally the election of Donald Trump is already having some very concrete effects on his … This is particularly true in Midtown East near Trump Tower where he continues to spend a great deal of time …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 2, 2017 - 11:55AM

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Ask Sam: I found out my apartment is supposed to have a dishwasher. Can I get reimbursed for rent overcharges?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |December 15, 2016 - 1:59PM

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Ask Sam: Can my 80/20 building shut its subsidized tenants out of the new laundry room?

Sponsored By Himmelstein McConnell Gribben & Joseph LLP |November 3, 2016 - 2:30PM

Affordable Housing

Here's how incomes—and rents—are REALLY calculated in NYC's affordable housing

… While many New Yorkers are clamoring for a spot in one of the citys rare affordable 8020 rentals often when you look into a buildings income requirements and rents theres an inevitable followup question Who can really …