This week's housing updates in NYC highlight increasing calls for budget adjustments from the NYC Council, aiming for more support for affordable housing and maintenance at NYCHA. Meanwhile, HUD and DHS's new partnership raises concerns about the tracking of undocumented immigrants in subsidized housing. Additionally, the Livable New York Act proposes using taxes on the wealthy to potentially fund 100,000 affordable housing units and move buildings from fossil fuels to greener energy across the city over ten years. The article also mentions recent successes in enforcing housing regulations through a property seizure initiative.
The NYC Council's response to Mayor Adams' budget emphasizes the need for increased funding for housing preservation and hiring additional staff to address maintenance.
The recent partnership between HUD and DHS aims to enhance tracking of undocumented immigrants in subsidized housing, sparking concerns on its implications for NYC.
The Livable New York Act proposes a tax on the wealthy to fund affordable housing and facilitate the transition from fossil fuels over the next decade.
NYC's Third Party Transfer program successfully seized its first violation-riddled property in seven years, highlighting enforcement of housing regulations.
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