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

… roughly 800 New Yorkers that Home 4 Good has helped avoid eviction since September 2024 The program partners with … getting them support early on well before theres even an eviction filing We have prevented the trauma of housing … rent are primarily public subsidies Halm saidfunds that renters across NYC could apply for themselves  But as Brick …

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 … a new statewide housing voucher programthat could have major impacts on NYC housing in the coming years The … New Yorkers or those at risk of homelessness But the budget does not include Governor Kathy Hochuls proposed $50 million …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
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