Whoever wins the NYC mayor’s race faces a worsening housing crisis, affordable developers say

… New York Citys affordable housing developers are gearing up to build under … for Mamdani and Cuomo did not respond to questions about their respective housing plans The key to build more … will make it significantly more expensive to construct new homes according to a report from the Brookings Institute …

By Celia Young |October 16, 2025 - 10:30AM
Tenants protest against Adams as increases for rent-stabilized apartments go into effect

… for rentstabilized apartments go into effect today with the potential to impact New York Citys nearly one million … 45 percent on twoyear leases thanks to a 54 vote in July by the Rent Guidelines Board  whose members were appointed by … renters … A protest goes to Gracie Mansion … Last night NYC tenants organized by the New York State Tenant Bloc Rent …

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

… because you assemblyman ZohranKMamdani are occupying her rent controlled apartment He went on to point out that … a month for an apartment in Astoria Cuomo for his part rents an Upper East Side apartment for $8000 a month Cuomo … prospective renters about the status of the apartmentand newcomers may not know to ask Brick Underground has detailed …

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

… Esteban Giron a tenant organizer with Crown Heights Tenants Union However the 54 vote was met with boos and jeers from … ever walks away happy It should make us reflect on how RGB boards votes Mohamed said Applying the same rate to every …

By Celia Young |July 1, 2025 - 9:30AM
How the Democratic candidates for mayor would fix NYC's housing crisis

… housing in the city including where it gets built and how to make it affordable for everyday New Yorkers In just two … hiring more staff at the citys housing agencies   … Zellnor MyrieState Senator Zellnor Myrie wants to build around … FHEPS … You Might Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline … Live … Neighbors … Affordable Housing … developer … new …

By Celia Young |June 13, 2025 - 9:30AM
New York state budget greenlights more condo conversions, new housing vouchers, but no down payment assistance

… Some New York City renters could gain a path to buying their apartments … housing voucher programthat could have major impacts on NYC housing in the coming years The budget includes some big …

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

… If youre an owner who has fallen behind on your bills for property taxes water sewer or for emergency repairs or … lien sale operates … The sale process involves the City of New York pooling eligible liens and transferring ownership … communities A report by the Coalition for Affordable Homes found nearly twothirds of the lien sales sold in the …

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

… legions of renters A new law the Fairness in Apartment Rentals FARE Act would require landlords to pay the broker … in April fines for the FARE Act are lower than most broker fees A broker can be fined $500 to $2000 for violating the … said If youre meeting this person through StreetEasy or Zillow or whatever make sure you understand what that …

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