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 … convert some newer large apartment buildings from rental to condo Its one of a handful of initiativesincluding a new … how the state budget impacts NYCs renters and wouldbebuyers Whats in the budget What does it mean for buyers and renters …

By Celia Young |May 22, 2025 - 10:30AM
Senior housing lottery launches for 73 rent-stabilized units in East Elmhurst

Housing lottery applications are open for 73 rentstabilized … in East Elmhurst Queens Households that earn up to $69900 are eligible to apply depending on the number of … lottery works Check out 6 steps for applying to NYCs affordable housing lottery For some advice from successful …

By Celia Young |March 13, 2025 - 12:30PM
Zohran Mamdani wants more union-built housing and to expand rent stabilization in NYC

… Yorkers a home to call their own … You announced a plan to bolster the Mayors Office to Protect Tenants How would you …

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

… the size Heres her story as told to senior writer Celia Young I moved here seven years ago to start school and Ive … really made an impact on my life My boyfriend and I are more intentional with everything we buy because we know well be here for a long time Were a lot …

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