Hochul approves a replacement for the J-51 tax abatement that could help condo and co-op buildings fund upgrades

… Hochul signed a slate of bills Monday that could help fund repairs for coop and condo buildings and boost affordable … Housing Rehabilitation Program targets affordable rentals and lowervalue cooperatives and condo buildings  If … program has been doing that for decades Rothman said On the rental side only rental properties that either receive …

By Celia Young |October 25, 2023 - 4:30PM
6 steps for applying to NYC's affordable housing lottery

… because there are buildings constructed exclusively for seniors where apartments are set aside for New Yorkers aged … the lease you have the same tenant protections as someone living in a rentstabilized apartmentthat allimportant … Connect is privatelyowned so each lottery is treated independently and applicants will need to qualify for a new

By Celia Young |October 23, 2023 - 2:30PM
Housing lottery opens for 67 apartments in Jamaica, Queens

… Housing lottery applications  are open for 67 rentstabilized apartments at a new development in Jamaica Queens New … for a studio The building at 15510 88th Ave between Parsons Boulevard and 153rd Street has a laundry room gym yoga … terrace and a recreation room Its located near the Parsons Boulevard F train subway station and the Jamaica …

By Celia Young |October 19, 2023 - 9:30AM
From Staten Island to Long Island City: I won a housing lottery apartment so my wife and child could finally join me

… an apartment by myself  Most recently I lived in Staten Island I rented a studio at the Urby development for $1900 … washing machine The complex is also lovely with an outdoor pool and fireplace a park and free gym  However the … all requests for anonymity … Why he left Staten Island for Long Island City … Over five years I had applied for 34 …

By Kelly Kreth |September 29, 2023 - 11:30AM