Tenants protest against Adams as increases for rent-stabilized apartments go into effect

… go into effect today with the potential to impact New York Citys nearly one million stabilized units New leases and renewals occurring on or after Oct 1st 2025 through Sept …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 1, 2025 - 9:30AM
Cuomo’s attack on Mamdani’s $2,300 apartment brings rent stabilization into the spotlight

A fight on social media between two New York City mayoral … he will propose legislation called Zohrans law that would prohibit landlords from leasing rentcontrolled units … of the  area median income AMI a metric that depends on how many people you live withit is typically expressed as a

By Jennifer White Karp |August 13, 2025 - 12:00PM
Rent board approves increases of 3 to 4.5 percent for rent-stabilized units

… leases and up to 45 percent on twoyear leases The decision impacts New York Citys nearly one million … a rare revote in May from 475 to 775 percent More than 100 tenants gathered outside the RGBs final vote on Monday … debate that happens every single year and no one ever walks away happy It should make us reflect on how RGB boards votes …

By Celia Young |July 1, 2025 - 9:30AM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… convert some newer large apartment buildings from rental to condo Its one of a handful of initiativesincluding a new … What does it mean for buyers and renters Easing rentaltocondo conversions through the Affordable Housing Retention … and the North Bronx You can also get help from the HOPP website Homeowner Help NY … More money more development … …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
Mayor Adams is bringing the tax lien sale back. Here’s how to get your property off the list

… you may also be eligible to pay a reduced interest rate 3 … Apply for an exemption … senior citizen homeowners exemption … DHE   veterans exemption  or a  notforprofit exemption 4 … Apply for an Easy Exit … 5 … File an emergency repair …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 16, 2025 - 9:30AM
A wet, hot, broker fee-free summer? A major change to rental broker fees is supposed to start in June

… June 11th Thats the day New York City renters could be free from paying a broker fee for …

By Celia Young |May 12, 2025 - 1:30PM