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fromThe Nation
1 day ago

In Princeton, a Housing Plan Sparks a Neighborhood War

One resident of Princeton's Western Section told the room, 'Those of us who own historic homes are subsidizing the community' - and was met with applause.
East Bay real estate
#housing-policy
Real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

100 Days In, Mamdani's Housing Chief Says City Hall Will Stand Up for Tenants-And Work With Real Estate

The administration prioritizes tenant rights while engaging with the real estate industry to address the housing affordability crisis.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes

Private tenants will have first refusal to purchase their rented homes if the SNP wins the Holyrood election.
Real estate
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

100 Days In, Mamdani's Housing Chief Says City Hall Will Stand Up for Tenants-And Work With Real Estate

The administration prioritizes tenant rights while engaging with the real estate industry to address the housing affordability crisis.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

SNP pledges 'first refusal' for tenants to buy private rental homes

Private tenants will have first refusal to purchase their rented homes if the SNP wins the Holyrood election.
#homelessness
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
16 hours ago

Report Finds Homeless Students Miss More School, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Over half of students in the shelter system were chronically absent, highlighting the need for increased support from city and state authorities.
#affordable-housing
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Brooklyn News: A Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Affordable housing lottery in Brownsville offers studio apartments for $940, targeting families earning 40-60% of the Area Median Income.
NYC real estate
fromEpicenter NYC
1 day ago

Ending soon: Two affordable housing lotteries in Brooklyn - Epicenter NYC

New housing lotteries in Brownsville and Prospect Heights offer affordable apartments for various income levels.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Karen Bass seeks City Council approval for $360-million affordable housing, using 'mansion tax' funding

Los Angeles plans to allocate over $360 million for affordable housing projects, funding 80 initiatives to create and repair over 4,000 housing units.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Finding affordable housing is a significant challenge for various groups of renters in the U.S. economy.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Brooklyn News: A Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Affordable housing lottery in Brownsville offers studio apartments for $940, targeting families earning 40-60% of the Area Median Income.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
15 hours ago

For dozens displaced by West Berkeley apartment fire, it's been a week of loss and stress

Residents displaced by a fire in West Berkeley face deep loss, anxiety, and the challenge of rebuilding their lives amidst ongoing responsibilities.
Boston real estate
fromBrownstoner
19 hours ago

City Deems Fort Greene Manse Unworthy of Protection

The butter yellow Italianate house on South Oxford will be replaced by an apartment building after landmark status was denied due to extensive alterations.
London politics
fromianVisits
18 hours ago

Green light given for 3,300-home Edgware redevelopment

The redevelopment of Edgware town centre will proceed after the Mayor of London declined to intervene in the planning process.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor marks Day 100 with Bronx illegal-dumping cleanup after citywide vote

Zohran Mamdani's first 100 days as mayor focused on community engagement and addressing both major policies and local quality-of-life issues.
Public health
fromsfist.com
12 hours ago

SF Supervisor Says Drug-Free Supportive Housing Would Allow Relapses If They Don't Disrupt Others' Sobriety

Dorsey proposes drug-free supportive housing to reduce overdose deaths, despite skepticism from advocates about potential eviction policies.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
13 hours ago

Brooklyn Median Price Rises To $840K In Q1

Brooklyn apartment prices are rising despite a slowdown in market activity, with median sales prices reaching $840,000.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

The Oceanwide Plaza saga: Sean Burton's Cityview becomes backup for graffiti-covered eyesore

Oceanwide Plaza's $470 million offer faces challenges in bankruptcy court amid a competing all-cash offer from a foreign investment group.
fromwww.amny.com
20 hours ago

Man gunned down near public housing complex on Upper West Side: cops

Officers from the 24th Precinct and the NYPD's Public Service Area 6 rushed to the scene after receiving a 911 call about a man shot at the location.
Upper West Side
fromMission Local
21 hours ago

Photos: Bayview-Hunters Point in black-and-white

C.C. Chatman offered a personal touch to the community by inviting me to her home for a meal, saying, 'Tell me what you want to eat.' Her pork chops and sides rivaled anything from my hometown of New Orleans.
East Bay food
#new-york-city
fromAol
1 day ago
NYC real estate

Summer heat is coming; Does your NYC landlord have to provide AC?

fromCurbed
2 days ago
NYC real estate

How Do I Convince My Landlord to Let Me Store Stuff on My Landing?

New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Mamdani Pushes 140-Unit Project On East Harlem Lot

New York City plans to develop a parking lot into a 140-unit mixed-use building with at least 35 affordable apartments using tax incentives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Editorial | NYC true cost of living' report exposes a town without equity | amNewYork

62% of New Yorkers cannot meet the true cost of living, highlighting a significant economic crisis and racial disparities.
New York City
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

How Mamdani Presides Over a Fix-Everything Agenda

Zohran Mamdani's administration focuses on addressing both immediate city issues and deep-rooted racial inequities in New York.
NYC real estate
fromAol
1 day ago

Summer heat is coming; Does your NYC landlord have to provide AC?

NYC mandates landlords to provide air conditioning in rentals by summer 2030, ensuring tenant rights and safety during installation.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
2 days ago

How Do I Convince My Landlord to Let Me Store Stuff on My Landing?

Storing personal property on building landings is illegal and poses safety risks, according to fire codes and fire safety experts.
#san-francisco
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Supes Reject Appeal to Legalize North Beach Mansion Illegally Converted From Four Units

The SF Board of Supervisors rejected an appeal to legalize an illegally converted single-family home from four rent-controlled units.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Supes Reject Appeal to Legalize North Beach Mansion Illegally Converted From Four Units

The SF Board of Supervisors rejected an appeal to legalize an illegally converted single-family home from four rent-controlled units.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. supe Matt Dorsey says he'd have deserved being evicted for drug-use, as his legislation now proposes

New legislation in San Francisco aims to allow eviction from supportive housing solely for drug use, addressing high overdose rates in these facilities.
Law
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Vanguard Forfeits $1.5M in Manhattan DA Overbilling Deal

Vanguard Construction faces a three-year deferred prosecution agreement and forfeits $1.5 million due to a years-long overbilling scheme tied to city contracts.
Renovation
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Imagining a Future for Langston Hughes's Harlem Brownstone

Langston Hughes' brownstone in Harlem is undergoing a $450,000 restoration to preserve its historical significance and maintain its structural integrity.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

The Squamish Nation's Impossibly Simple Solution to Vancouver's Housing Crisis | The Walrus

Sen̓ák̓w development by the Squamish Nation represents a significant return of land and a unique housing solution in Vancouver.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

I Know Why My Son Moved Back Home. I'm Scared to Find Out Why He's Staying.

A conversation about living arrangements and financial contributions is necessary between the father and son.
Washington DC
fromCurbed
4 days ago

'The Housing Czar!'

Cea Weaver navigates new challenges in her role, facing public scrutiny and adjusting to her position as director of the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
13 hours ago

Virginia cities gain new tools to increase affordable housing supply

New housing legislation aims to improve affordability in Virginia with bipartisan support and local government involvement.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

More homes agreed on former Chelsea Barracks site

The changes will see 87 apartments built across three blocks as part of Phase Five of the development, instead of 20 townhouses developer Qatari Diar originally asked for.
London politics
Mission District
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Tribeca Residents Want To Swap Parking for A Plaza at Underused Barnett Newman Triangle - Streetsblog New York City

Barnett Newman Triangle needs transformation into a green pedestrian space to enhance community use and safety.
#housing-development
Boston real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Expert Analysis

Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
Boston real estate
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Expert Analysis

Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Greens launch local election campaign with focus on housing

Green Party leader Zack Polanski criticizes the government for failing to build affordable housing and calls for rent controls in London.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
3 days ago

How Skyrocketing Housing Costs and Policy Choices Reshaped the Bay Area | KQED

Investment income in Silicon Valley is highly concentrated among higher-income households, exacerbating the wealth gap and high cost of living.
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

The Daily Dirt: Meet the new head of City Planning

I understood at a very early age how much place matters and how impactful government services can be on one's life. The Mayor's Office of Equity and Racial Justice was really focused on working with agencies to think about how they're addressing inequity, whether it's through budget as a lever or personnel as a lever, procurement, policymaking. But land use is a lever as well.
NYC politics
SF politics
fromsfist.com
3 days ago

SoMa Residents Demand More Housing, Redistribution of Shelters to Other Neighborhoods

Residents allege the city treats western SoMa as a poverty containment zone, seeking to decertify Lurie's upzoning plan due to restrictive zoning practices.
NYC real estate
fromNew York City, NY Patch
1 day ago

These NYC Neighborhoods Will See The Highest Rent Increases, Report Finds

Maintenance costs in rent-stabilized buildings exceed rental income, leading to financial distress, particularly in pre-1974 buildings and those with high stabilized units.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Rebuilding permits in Altadena have picked up, but construction lags and financial woes loom

Recovery for fire survivors in Altadena is progressing, but many remain uncertain and have not yet started rebuilding.
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
1 day ago

The Tiny Home That Proves You Don't Have to Downsize Your Family to Downsize Your Life - Yanko Design

The Harmony measures 34 feet long and 8.5 feet wide, making it road-legal across North America without a special permit. Inside, the floor plan stretches to 423 square feet, thoughtfully designed for family living.
Real estate
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Divided San Jose council approves police housing preference - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose Police Department personnel will receive priority in a new housing program, despite criticism regarding fairness to other city workers.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Humpday Headlines: Oakland Apartment Fire Displaces Residents, Kills Cat

A cat died and multiple residents were displaced in a North Oakland apartment fire, with four units damaged but no injuries reported.
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 days ago

Where are Brooklyn's "recreation deserts," and what can be done to fix them? * Brooklyn Paper

"Brooklyn has always been a place where movement is part of daily life. But today, Brooklynites, like all New Yorkers, are moving less, feeling more isolated and dealing with elevated rates of chronic diseases."
Brooklyn
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Mamdani pledged affordable New York housing in his campaign. How is that going?

Mamdani's appeal against expanding housing vouchers contradicts his campaign pledge, angering advocates amid a homelessness crisis and budget deficit.
#rent-stabilization
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

FARE Act adding to landlord strangulation, one owner says

Tenants are moving more frequently and becoming pickier, making it harder for landlords to fill rent-stabilized apartments near market rates.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New Rent Guidelines Board reports fuel competing cases for and against a rent freeze | amNewYork

Rent increases for stabilized apartments have sparked conflict between tenant activists and landlords amid rising operating costs.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

FARE Act adding to landlord strangulation, one owner says

Tenants are moving more frequently and becoming pickier, making it harder for landlords to fill rent-stabilized apartments near market rates.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

New Rent Guidelines Board reports fuel competing cases for and against a rent freeze | amNewYork

Rent increases for stabilized apartments have sparked conflict between tenant activists and landlords amid rising operating costs.
#housing-market
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

States with the most-and least-housing market inventory heading into the core spring selling season

Monitoring active listings and months of supply is crucial for assessing home price momentum and market dynamics.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Stuck With Homes They Can't Sell, More Americans Are Becoming 'Accidental Landlords'

High mortgage rates and a cooler housing market lead homeowners to become 'accidental landlords' instead of selling at lower prices.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

America's housing market is shifting towards favoring buyers, with two-thirds of major markets now classified as balanced or buyer-friendly.
Real estate
fromFast Company
1 day ago

States with the most-and least-housing market inventory heading into the core spring selling season

Monitoring active listings and months of supply is crucial for assessing home price momentum and market dynamics.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

The housing market is fragmenting as local trends diverge

The housing market shows stability, but regional performance is diverging, affecting deal closures amid rising mortgage rates.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

Housing market crash unlikely despite war, high rates

Housing demand remains strong despite rising mortgage rates, with no historical precedent for price crashes without distressed sellers.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 days ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
Real estate
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Stuck With Homes They Can't Sell, More Americans Are Becoming 'Accidental Landlords'

High mortgage rates and a cooler housing market lead homeowners to become 'accidental landlords' instead of selling at lower prices.
#housing
from48 hills
3 days ago
LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
from48 hills
3 days ago
LA real estate

Supes reject illegal conversion that turned four rental units into one mansion - 48 hills

East Bay real estate
fromGothamist
4 days ago

Mamdani administration eyes new effort to steer sale of NYC rent-stabilized apartments

Mayor Mamdani aims to influence the sale of rent-stabilized apartments in East Harlem to protect tenants' rights and stabilize housing.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Doomed to fail: Why Rent Guidelines Board always gets it wrong

The Rent Guidelines Board's process is ineffective and cannot set appropriate rent increases for diverse tenants.
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Turn Monthly Rent and Mortgage Payments Into Value With Bilt

Bilt allows users to earn points on both rent and mortgage payments, which can be redeemed for travel, dining, and local business benefits, making housing costs more manageable.
Real estate
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

1,500 new homes on Greenwich peninsula set for green light

Galliard Homes reduced the amount of affordable housing in the project's housing stock from 35 per cent to just 10 per cent, citing increased construction costs and changing building regulations as key factors.
LA real estate
#new-york
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
New York City

Op-Ed | It's time to modernize SEQRA to ensure responsible development

Vacant office spaces in Midtown could be transformed into thousands of apartments, addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Manhattan's empty office towers are becoming apartments - just not the ones most locals can afford

New York leads the nation in converting office buildings to residential units, with over 16,000 apartments in the pipeline post-COVID-19.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | It's time to modernize SEQRA to ensure responsible development

Vacant office spaces in Midtown could be transformed into thousands of apartments, addressing housing shortages and environmental concerns.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Manhattan's empty office towers are becoming apartments - just not the ones most locals can afford

New York leads the nation in converting office buildings to residential units, with over 16,000 apartments in the pipeline post-COVID-19.
#real-estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Why real estate investors are done waiting

In competitive real estate markets, speed and certainty are prioritized over lower rates by investors seeking to secure deals quickly.
fromHoodline
3 days ago
NYC real estate

Rabsky Affiliate Proposes 197 Units In BedStuy

Rabsky Group plans to build two mid-rise rental buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant, adding 197 apartments under new tax incentives.
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago
NYC real estate

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Clinton Hill Brownstone

Popular real estate listings this week include properties in Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Greenpoint, with prices ranging from $1.85 million to $3.995 million.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 days ago

Why real estate investors are done waiting

In competitive real estate markets, speed and certainty are prioritized over lower rates by investors seeking to secure deals quickly.
Real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Last milking: How rough and dirty operators profit from failing buildings

Investors are buying rent-stabilized buildings despite losses, hoping for long-term gains, but face significant risks and challenges in the current market.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
3 days ago

Rabsky Affiliate Proposes 197 Units In BedStuy

Rabsky Group plans to build two mid-rise rental buildings in Bedford-Stuyvesant, adding 197 apartments under new tax incentives.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Clinton Hill Brownstone

Popular real estate listings this week include properties in Park Slope, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, and Greenpoint, with prices ranging from $1.85 million to $3.995 million.
#housing-crisis
from48 hills
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
NYC real estate
fromFortune
2 days ago

Housing is so expensive, even a $87 billion Wall Street bank is giving workers $6.5K in cash to get on the property ladder | Fortune

Many American workers have abandoned homeownership dreams due to a housing crisis, prompting BNY to offer financial assistance for first-time homebuyers.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
4 days ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
NYC real estate
fromFortune
2 days ago

Housing is so expensive, even a $87 billion Wall Street bank is giving workers $6.5K in cash to get on the property ladder | Fortune

Many American workers have abandoned homeownership dreams due to a housing crisis, prompting BNY to offer financial assistance for first-time homebuyers.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
3 days ago

Like playing monopoly: Time ticking in Altadena rebuild as market limps along

The Eaton fire significantly impacted homeowners, causing property value loss and insurance claim struggles, delaying recovery in Altadena's real estate market.
#racial-equity
New York City
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Mamdani Unveils NYC Racial Equity Plan And True Cost Measure

City Hall launched a racial equity blueprint and True Cost of Living measure, revealing affordability as a citywide emergency affecting millions.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

Can you afford to live in NYC? Mayor's new report says more than 60% can't

The city released its first racial equity plan and a true cost of living measure to address systemic inequities and affordability issues.
New York City
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Mamdani Unveils NYC Racial Equity Plan And True Cost Measure

City Hall launched a racial equity blueprint and True Cost of Living measure, revealing affordability as a citywide emergency affecting millions.
New York City
fromNews 12 - Default
4 days ago

Can you afford to live in NYC? Mayor's new report says more than 60% can't

The city released its first racial equity plan and a true cost of living measure to address systemic inequities and affordability issues.
California
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The California Housing Revolution That Wasn't

California's zoning reforms failed to increase housing supply because laws simultaneously removed regulatory barriers while creating new ones through wage requirements, affordability mandates, and local autonomy protections.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Housing groups push to ensure new tenant harassment penalties get in state budget | amNewYork

New legislation aims to impose criminal penalties for systemic harassment of rent-regulated tenants in New York City.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
1 day ago

MTA Sues East Harlem Landlord Over Second Ave Subway Access

The MTA is unable to proceed with Phase 2 of the Second Avenue Subway due to access issues with a property owner.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Detail-Rich Prospect Heights Brownstone Asks $4.295 Million

The two-family brownstone at 291 Sterling Place features original woodwork, stained glass, and Romanesque Revival details, showcasing historic architectural beauty.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

Presupposition is the mistake: Why housing marketing doesn't meet the bar

Marketing in housing fails to create demand, assuming people desire homeownership without addressing their actual preferences for flexibility and freedom.
NYC real estate
fromAol
3 days ago

A Former Tenant Bought Her Brooklyn Townhouse and Its Rare Freestanding Kitchen (There Are No Built-in Cabinets!)

Ariella Mandel transformed setbacks into homeownership after facing flooding and legal issues while renting a Brooklyn townhouse.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

City Council eyes return of controversial property-seizure program

New York City is reviving a controversial property seizure program for tax-delinquent buildings with dangerous conditions, redesigned to address previous concerns about disproportionate impact on homeowners of color.
fromGothamist
1 week ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Inside the East Village housing battle between communal tenants and their landlord

Tenants at 109 East 9th St. allege harassment and unsafe living conditions by their landlord, leading to a prolonged conflict since 2021.
fromPlanetizen
1 month ago

Report: Hundreds of Vacant NYC Public Housing Units 'Taken Over' by Squatters

The report, published Tuesday, calls for NYCHA to keep better tabs on its vacant homes, the majority of which are awaiting-often extensive, and legally required-remediation work after the prior tenant moved out and before they can be rented again.
NYC real estate
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Empty NYCHA Apartments Pose Safety Risks, Opportunities for Squatters: Report

Hundreds of squatters occupy vacant NYCHA apartments while over 6,800 units remain empty, creating safety risks and reducing public housing availability for 165,000 applicants on the waitlist.
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

We Can't Afford to Buy Homes in Our City. So My Friends and I Are Considering Something Radical.

My friends and I are early 30s professionals living in one of America's most expensive cities and making middle-class incomes. None of us can afford to buy or save for a home here. We all rent, but we're not broke. We save for kids and retirement and illness, but a home isn't in the cards. But recently, we think we might have found an unconventional loophole.
Real estate
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