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Building violation map, in-person school numbers grow, & more

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By Emily Myers  |
April 13, 2021 - 10:30AM

The New York City Department of Buildings has a new interactive map where you can check if your landlord has building violations or is restricted from obtaining new construction permits (press release)

In the past year, rents fell 14 percent in the New York metro area, according to data from roommate service SpareRoom (press release)

There are worries about overcrowding at the Fulton Ferry Landing in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The popular pier area is getting a new ferry stop and an oyster bar (Brooklyn Paper)

How design review boards are failing residents in historic neighborhoods (Slate) 

The many struggles of Brooklyn's Chinatown in Sunset Park (The New York Times)

An additional 51,000 students opted to return to in-person learning at NYC public schools (Gothamist)

 

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Emily Myers

Senior Writer/Podcast Producer

Emily Myers is a senior writer, podcast host, and producer at Brick Underground. She writes about issues ranging from market analysis and tenants' rights to the intricacies of buying and selling condos and co-ops. As host of the Brick Underground podcast, she has earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

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