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Single-family apartments in the Williamsburg neighborhood in New York (USA)
Roommates + Landlords
What is a rent-impairing violation for a NYC apartment?
By Celia Young |January 3, 2025 - 1:30PM
Aerial view of NYC looking downtown
Sell
2025 NYC real estate forecast: Buyers and sellers tango, renters hold their breath

… a significant setback for a buyer in their search for a new home if they are not approved she said … What to expect if … on supply which is more problematic for lowerincome home buyers Jonathan Miller noted in his Dec 20th newsletter … bonuses This might mean purchasing or renting a larger home or in a building with more amenities Or it might mean …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 2, 2025 - 12:30PM
Supporters of the FARE Act gather at a rally at the steps of City Hall before the Nov. 13th vote, where the act passed with 42 council members in favor.
The Search
REBNY sues to block new NYC broker fee law
By Celia Young |December 17, 2024 - 10:45AM
Chi Ossé at the rally at the steps of City Hall before the Nov. 13th vote on the broker fee bill.
The Search
NYC broker fee bill becomes law without Adams’s signature
By Celia Young |December 16, 2024 - 3:00PM
Manhattan looking south toward the Freedom Tower
The Market
For the second month in a row, NYC median rents rise
By Jennifer White Karp |December 12, 2024 - 9:30AM
A street view of apartment buildings with the Empire State Building in the background at the High Line
The Market
New law requires NY landlords to notify tenants of bed bugs within 72 hours
By Celia Young |November 26, 2024 - 2:30PM
New York City Council Member Sandy Nurse speaks at the Nov. 12th hearing.
Neighborhood Intel
City Council debates bills requiring AC in apartments, allowing more short-term rentals, and expanding anti-harassment protections
By Celia Young |November 19, 2024 - 2:30PM
A rendering of the six-story building at the corner of White Plains Road and Penfield Street. 
Affordable Housing
Senior housing lottery launches for 50 rent-stabilized apartments in Wakefield
By Celia Young |November 19, 2024 - 12:30PM
Chi Ossé on the steps of the New York City Council ahead of an afternoon vote on his FARE Act.
The Search
Broker fee bill passes with strong support in NYC Council vote
By Celia Young |November 13, 2024 - 3:30PM
A ray of sunlight hits the red brick facade with blue windows of apartment buildings in New York
The Search
CityFHEPS housing voucher program ‘plagued with problems,’ audit says
By Celia Young |November 6, 2024 - 12:30PM