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

… Brooklyn native Shaisha fell thousands of dollars behind on her rent … that they had because if it wasnt for them I dont know what I wouldve done Shaisha is one of roughly 800 New … 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

… housing voucher programthat could have major impacts on NYC housing in the coming years The budget includes some big … could buy their units to create a limited equity housing cooperative such as a Housing Development Fund Corporation within the same building For tenants that are living in those low income units if the building is …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
Brad Lander pitches homesharing and co-ownership for city workers to ease the housing crisis

… $125000 That move gave him the ability to build a life in NYC and inspires one of his housing priorities He wants to … you support a rent freeze for the citys rentstabilized apartments I would support a rent freeze if the data thats … using space heaters that can cause fires  Both NYCHA and HPD are in very serious need of a management overhaul Weve …

By Celia Young |February 24, 2025 - 3:30PM
How I won a two-bedroom apartment for $3,500 through NYC’s housing lottery

… moved to New York City to attend college and she began applying to NYCs housing lottery after she graduated Three years … senior writer Celia Young I moved here seven years ago to start school and Ive lived here ever since Ive lived all over … we rented space so this has become a nice spot to play music  Our band is called The Girls Upstairs Weve only …

By Celia Young |February 17, 2025 - 3:00PM