Delayed Section 8 payments could worsen discrimination against tenants, NYC attorneys warn

… the cash Gothamist reported A NYCHA spokesperson said that the policy change was not significant and that the … unstable the payments are the less likely that unregulated apartments will accept these vouchers and it doesnt matter if they have to …

By Celia Young |March 21, 2025 - 4:00PM
NYC defends broker fee law against 'unpersuasive' REBNY lawsuit in court

… New York Citys legal counsel pushed back against a lawsuit challenging the citys new broker fee law in a court … nonprofit that helps lowincome New Yorkers find housingmoved to join the case in support of the FARE Act  … Together … Getting up to speed on the broker fee law … The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses FARE Act introduced by …

By Celia Young |February 28, 2025 - 3:30PM
NYC mayoral hopefuls want a rent freeze, but tenants may have to wait until 2026

… At least three candidates for New York City mayor have backed freezing the rent at the citys roughly one … are capped by the Rent Guidelines Board a ninemember board of mayoral appointees that voted to raise rents earlier this … to raise rents  Of the roughly 30 registered candidates for NYC mayor two hopefulsstate Senator Jessica Ramos and former …

By Celia Young |December 10, 2024 - 5:00PM