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Bronx fire aid delays, best tech for aging in place, & more

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By Emily Myers  |
April 21, 2022 - 10:30AM
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Emily Myers for Brick Underground 

Nearly four months after the Bronx fire, survivors say the city has failed to disburse millions in aid (The New York Times)

Manhattan rents are up $1,000 compared to last year but the number of available apartments is increasing, according to StreetEasy (press release)

Bronx residents rally for the passage of tenant protection bills, including one giving them the right to buy their building and prevent displacement (press release)

Two co-ops react differently when gas pressure tests reveal leaks, with cost-efficient electricity coming out top (Habitat Magazine) 

The best smart-home devices to help seniors comfortably age in place (The New York Times)

An affordable housing lottery launches for six apartments at 3013 Eastchester Rd., in the Bronx (New York Yimby)

 

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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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