Rental assistance program helps NYC tenants pay back $1 million in arrears, avoid eviction

… native Shaisha fell thousands of dollars behind on her rent last year after she was forced to make a tough choice paying rent or purchasing medication to manage her diabetes Her … with landlords who refer tenants that are behind on rent to housing nonprofits such as RiseBoro Community Partnership …

By Celia Young |June 5, 2025 - 11:30AM
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 under legislation … in getting their properties off the tax lien sale list Private investors can purchase these liens tack on high … in Central Brooklyn Southeastern Queens and the North Bronx You can also get help from the HOPP website Homeowner …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
Delayed Section 8 payments could worsen discrimination against tenants, NYC attorneys warn

… Thousands of lowincome tenants in New York City rely on federally funded … The New York City Housing Authoritywhich administers the largest Section 8 housing voucher program in the … chance that if this continues that they can be called into court Luft said If that happens theres also always the real …

By Celia Young |March 21, 2025 - 4:00PM
Brad Lander pitches homesharing and co-ownership for city workers to ease the housing crisis

… New York City Comptroller Brad Lander bought an apartment with his wife in the 1990s for … make affordable homeownership possible for all New Yorkers Lander is one of the many candidates running for NYC mayor … to do it Brick Underground caught up with Comptroller Brad Lander last week to talk about how hed tackle housing if he …

By Celia Young |February 24, 2025 - 3:30PM
My NYC landlord charges $75 if the rent is three days late. Is that OK?

… for your landlord to charge you any late fee unless your rent is more than five days late under state law Late fees are capped at $50 or 5 percent of your monthly rent whatever is less and can only be imposed after five days under the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act a landmark …

By Celia Young |February 19, 2025 - 3:30PM