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$1 billion in rent aid stalled, who the Q line displaces, & more

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By Jennifer White Karp  |
November 29, 2021 - 10:30AM

Nearly $1 billion of pandemic rent relief still hasn't made it into the hands of tenants six months after the program started. One cause: incomplete paperwork (AP)

An investigation finds more than 5,000 “lead free” NYCHA apartments do in fact contain lead paint (The City)

New Yorkers living in the path of the Q line’s 1.5-mile extension fear displacement (The City)

A look at the luxury assisted-living homes that have opened in New York City (The New York Times)

Raising awareness: Low-income renters are eligible for free legal assistance in housing court (City Limits)

NYC wouldn’t be NYC without elevators (Gothamist)

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Jennifer White Karp

Managing Editor

Jennifer steers Brick Underground’s editorial coverage of New York City residential real estate and writes articles on market trends and strategies for buyers, sellers, and renters. Jennifer’s 15-year career in New York City real estate journalism includes stints as a writer and editor at The Real Deal and its spinoff publication, Luxury Listings NYC.

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