How the Democratic candidates for mayor would fix NYC's housing crisis

… New York City mayoral election will have huge impacts on housing in the city including where it gets built and how to … voting begins June 14th As that pivotal date approaches renters and owners alike have a chance to evaluate which … is based on income data for the five boroughs plus Putnam Rockland and Westchester counties which doesnt represent the …

By Celia Young |June 13, 2025 - 9:30AM
Scott Stringer wants to build ‘Mitchell-Lama 2.0’ and buy up deteriorating NYC buildings for housing

… In his second bid for mayor former New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer is … you support a rent freeze for the citys rentstabilized apartments I have supported rent freezes for many many years …

By Celia Young |March 10, 2025 - 3:45PM
Both landlords and tenant advocates criticize tentative housing deal in New York state budget

… announcement managed to disappoint both landlord and tenant advocates on two key issues Good Cause eviction and … the replacement of the 421a tax incentive for affordable housing development Hochul couched the plan as the … was due on April 1st I always ask the tough questions about housing and public safety Hochul said on Monday We had some …

By Celia Young |April 16, 2024 - 1:00PM
State of the state: Hochul’s multi-prong approach to tackling New York's housing crisis

… discrimination  The governor proposed legalizing basement apartments converting commercial buildings to residential … driving people out of our state Hochul said The only thing that will solve the housing affordability crisis is building … complaints about housing discrimination for those using Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers according to a 181page …

By Celia Young |January 10, 2024 - 10:30AM