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

The 2025 New York City mayoral election will have huge … for everyday New Yorkers In just two weeks registered voters will rank their choices for mayor in the Democratic … renters and owners alike have a chance to evaluate which candidates housing plan best serves the city All the candidates …

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

… land and use eminent domain to buy crumbling NYC buildings  The mayor will oversee city agencies that regulate landlords … the race heats up Brick Underground is interviewing the candidates whoif victoriouswill go on to shape housing … in the state assembly I was one of the few legislators who voted against efforts to weaken the rent laws I was a tenant …

By Celia Young |March 10, 2025 - 3:45PM
How to dig up intel on a NYC condo developer before you commit to buying

… If youre buying in a new development an important part of your … project is the sponsor This is the legal entity behind the condos construction and your first step is to find out who … but it can also hide the names of the people involved  NYC Department of Buildings allows you to search for …

By Emily Myers |January 26, 2023 - 3:30PM