NYC tenants marched to Gracie Mansion to protest a hike in rents
Affordable Housing Tenants protest against Adams as increases for rent-stabilized apartments go into effect
By Jennifer White Karp   |   October 1, 2025 - 9:30AM
A photo of Centro Maria's brick building in the Bronx.
The Search Women-only boarding houses: The low-rent NYC housing option you've never heard about
By Celia Young   |   September 26, 2025 - 9:30AM
A rendering of the new development, located on the corner of West Houston and Washington streets.
Affordable Housing Senior-only housing lottery launches for 122 rent-stabilized units in the West Village
By Celia Young   |   August 28, 2025 - 12:30PM
Historic buildings at the intersection of Mercer Street and West 4th Street in New York City.
Affordable Housing The insider's guide to NYC rent-stabilized apartments: Where to find them and how the program works
By Celia Young   |   August 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
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Tenants of bankrupt Crown Heights buildings want repairs and a chance to buy their units
October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
Over 5,000 units owned by a Pinnacle Group-related entity will likely be auctioned and tenants may have a rare chance to buy their buildings [ Read More... ]
by Celia Young
 
Rent Guidelines Board vote June 30th 2025
Affordable Housing Rent board approves increases of 3 to 4.5 percent for rent-stabilized units
By Celia Young   |   July 1, 2025 - 9:30AM
New York City, East Village Apartment Buildings
Roommates + Landlords Rental assistance program helps NYC tenants pay back $1 million in arrears, avoid eviction
By Celia Young   |   June 5, 2025 - 11:30AM
A photo of Anasthasia in her Brooklyn apartment.
Affordable Housing Winning a small NYC lottery apartment will help me land an even larger place for me and my daughter
By Celia Young   |   May 29, 2025 - 1:30PM
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1296 Pacific St.
Affordable Housing
Tenants of bankrupt Crown Heights buildings want repairs and a chance to buy their units
October 29, 2025 - 9:30AM
Over 5,000 units owned by a Pinnacle Group-related entity will likely be auctioned and tenants may have a rare chance to buy their buildings [ Read More... ]
by Celia Young
 
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Affordable Housing Housing lottery apartments are opening up near Yankee Stadium, starting at $864 a month for a studio
By Nathan Tempey   |   November 9, 2017 - 1:00PM
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Affordable Housing Apply for discounted apartments near the Bronx Zoo, starting at $396 a month for a one bedroom
By Nathan Tempey   |   November 7, 2017 - 2:00PM
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Affordable Housing Applications are open for housing lottery apartments in Astoria, starting at $867
By Nathan Tempey   |   November 3, 2017 - 1:45PM
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Troubleshooting 5 shady landlord harassment tactics—and why you shouldn't fall for them
By Virginia K. Smith   |   November 2, 2017 - 3:30PM
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Affordable Housing Housing lottery apartments are now available on the Lower East Side and in Queens
By Nathan Tempey   |   November 1, 2017 - 4:00PM
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