#rent-stabilization-policy
#rent-stabilization-policy

fromHoodline

11 hours ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.

Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

fromCity Journal

6 days ago

New York's Destructive War on Developers

Renovations at 70 Middagh Street faced challenges due to changes in rent stabilization laws affecting market rate charges.

fromHoodline

11 hours ago

Reynoso Lays Out Brooklyn Plan For Housing And Health

Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso announced significant investments in affordable housing, schools, and maternal health to enhance community well-being.

Brooklyn

A place 'where everyone belongs': Brooklyn borough president touts housing, health care gains, highlights vision of equity in State of the Borough * Brooklyn Paper

fromCity Journal

6 days ago

New York's Destructive War on Developers

Renovations at 70 Middagh Street faced challenges due to changes in rent stabilization laws affecting market rate charges.

Mayor Mamdani Goes to Housing Court, And What Else Happened This Week

Mayor Mamdani aims to support tenants facing eviction but has not committed to specific funding or promises.

Toronto startup

fromwww.cbc.ca

18 hours ago

Toronto tenants launch new citywide union amid ongoing rent crisis and affordability concerns | CBC News

Toronto renters are launching a citywide tenants union to improve living conditions and address rising rental costs.

NYC unveils insurance plan for rent-stabilized housing, but some small landlords worry relief could come too late | amNewYork

City-backed insurance program aims to reduce property and liability premiums for affordable housing, potentially benefiting 100,000 homes by 2030.

#new-york-city

Upper West Side

No Visitors, No Packages, and Please Don't Do Laundry!

fromwww.businessinsider.com

7 hours ago

Trump says Zohran Mamdani is 'destroying' NYC with proposed tax on the wealthy

Trump criticized Mayor Mamdani's proposed tax on ultra-wealthy New Yorkers, claiming it would harm the city.

NYC real estate

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City

Death by a thousand cuts: real estate reacts to governor's pied-a-terre tax proposal

Mamdani shrugs off Trump attack that he will ruin' NYC, defends tax on luxury second homes | amNewYork

New York City proposes a tax on non-primary residences over $5 million to generate revenue amid a budget gap.

'We're taxing the rich': NYC Mayor Mamdani touts new $500M-a-year tax on luxury second homes

New York City proposes a tax on luxury second homes to generate $500 million annually for city services.

Upper West Side

No Visitors, No Packages, and Please Don't Do Laundry!

New Yorkers are preparing for a potential doorman and porter strike, leading to various contingency plans for building management and resident responsibilities.

fromwww.businessinsider.com

7 hours ago

Trump says Zohran Mamdani is 'destroying' NYC with proposed tax on the wealthy

Trump criticized Mayor Mamdani's proposed tax on ultra-wealthy New Yorkers, claiming it would harm the city.

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.

Death by a thousand cuts: real estate reacts to governor's pied-a-terre tax proposal

A proposed tax on second homes over $5 million aims to raise $500 million for NYC's budget but may harm the housing market.

Mamdani shrugs off Trump attack that he will ruin' NYC, defends tax on luxury second homes | amNewYork

New York City proposes a tax on non-primary residences over $5 million to generate revenue amid a budget gap.

'We're taxing the rich': NYC Mayor Mamdani touts new $500M-a-year tax on luxury second homes

New York City proposes a tax on luxury second homes to generate $500 million annually for city services.

more#new-york-city

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.

#homelessness

NYC parents

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

fromHarvard Gazette

Public health

How 3 mayors are combating homelessness - Harvard Gazette

NYC parents

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

NYC real estate

The New Yorkers who can't get housing vouchers as Mamdani fights program expansion

NYC parents

NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They're Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process.

Legislators aim to simplify the intake process for homeless families seeking shelter in New York City.

Public health

fromHarvard Gazette

How 3 mayors are combating homelessness - Harvard Gazette

Homelessness in the U.S. has increased by 18%, affecting public safety and health, prompting mayors to seek collaborative solutions.

NYC parents

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.

The New Yorkers who can't get housing vouchers as Mamdani fights program expansion

Ciro Sollazzi faces eviction and fears homelessness after losing his job and falling behind on rent.

more#homelessness

fromSlate Magazine

I Did My Aunt and Uncle a Huge Favor. Now I'm Being Treated Like an Evil Landlord.

I inherited my house while I was still in college. I had no clue what to do as a homeowner so I invited my 'aunt and uncle' to live with me after they got priced out of their apartment.

Law

Social justice

fromNEPYORK

New York Lawmakers and Advocates Rally in Jackson Heights to Advance Landmark Bill to Ban Caste Discrimination - NEPYORK

New York lawmakers are advancing a bill to prohibit caste-based discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations.

#real-estate

5 days ago

SF real estate

New York joins states seeking to regulating private listing networks

from24/7 Wall St.

13 hours ago

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.

Real estate

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

SF real estate

5 days ago

New York joins states seeking to regulating private listing networks

The bill mandates public marketing of listings while allowing exceptions for seller privacy and safety concerns with informed consent.

from24/7 Wall St.

13 hours ago

'Accidental Landlords' Hit Near-Record Levels -- 1 Stock to Buy, 1 to Avoid

Many sellers are becoming 'accidental landlords' as home prices remain high and mortgage rates stay near 6%.

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.

more#real-estate

fromNews 12 - Long Island

fromWashington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News

Tenants raise concerns about East Flatbush apartment building's new landlord

Tenants in East Flatbush face severe living conditions, including structural issues and pest infestations, while struggling with unclear landlord ownership.

Washington DC

6 days ago

How to navigate shifting tenant expectations

Tenant expectations are evolving, emphasizing sustainability, affordability, technology, and community amenities, necessitating adaptation by property managers for long-term success.

Mamdani announces city-backed insurance option as rent freeze looms

Mayor Mamdani introduces a publicly-backed insurance option to support struggling landlords with lower premiums for rent-stabilized and affordable housing.

East Bay real estate

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.

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.

Mamdani announces city-backed insurance option as rent freeze looms

Mayor Mamdani introduces a publicly-backed insurance option to support struggling landlords with lower premiums for rent-stabilized and affordable housing.

East Bay real estate

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.

fromNews 12 - Long Island

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.

more#housing

NYC parents

Elevator outage leaves East Flatbush tenants climbing steps and crossing rooftops

A broken elevator in a six-story apartment building has severely impacted residents' daily lives, especially for the elderly.

Law

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.

12 hours ago

Op-Ed | How public-private partnerships can fast-track subway accessibility | amNewYork

Public-private partnerships are enhancing subway accessibility for New Yorkers with disabilities, improving efficiency and reducing costs for infrastructure projects.

#affordable-housing

Brooklyn

Affordable housing lottery opens for seniors in Brownsville * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.

NYC program freezes rent at affordable rates and stops it from future increases

NYC's Rent Freeze Program freezes rent for elderly and disabled tenants, preventing future increases while the city provides property tax credits to landlords for the difference.

While Affordable Housing Tenants Pay Extra for Amenities, Some Market Rate Renters Get Them For Free

Affordable housing tenants in NYC are excluded from luxury building amenities while market-rate tenants enjoy them for free.

New York City

The New 'Poor Door': Amenity Fees Are Too High for Affordable Housing Tenants

Brooklyn

Affordable housing lottery opens for seniors in Brownsville * Brooklyn Paper

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Seniors in Brownsville

Affordable housing lottery opens for 142 senior apartments in Brownsville, with 47 units designated as truly affordable.

NYC program freezes rent at affordable rates and stops it from future increases

NYC's Rent Freeze Program freezes rent for elderly and disabled tenants, preventing future increases while the city provides property tax credits to landlords for the difference.

While Affordable Housing Tenants Pay Extra for Amenities, Some Market Rate Renters Get Them For Free

Affordable housing tenants in NYC are excluded from luxury building amenities while market-rate tenants enjoy them for free.

New York City

The New 'Poor Door': Amenity Fees Are Too High for Affordable Housing Tenants

more#affordable-housing

Opinion: Rethinking Immigrant Integration in NYC

Building low-cost bridges for immigrants leads to recognized credentials and stable work, enhancing their contributions to the economy.

fromFortune

The housing crisis has become HR's problem. Helping workers buy homes near the office is employers' newest RTO play | Fortune

Employer-assisted housing programs are emerging to help workers with homebuying costs amid rising housing challenges.

Washington DC

'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.

Thousands of NYC tenants face May deadline as emergency housing vouchers wind down

Over 5,000 low-income NYC households face a deadline as federal housing vouchers run out, prompting NYCHA to seek alternative housing solutions.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

Call to boost awareness of renters' new rights

Low awareness of new renters' rights in London may undermine reforms set to take effect in May.

#housing-policy

Real estate

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

from48 hills

NYC real estate

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

NYC politics

Mamdani wants to take buildings from bad NYC landlords. This bill could make it happen.

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.

from48 hills

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.

Mamdani wants to take buildings from bad NYC landlords. This bill could make it happen.

New legislation would allow New York City to seize apartment buildings from negligent landlords with severe code violations and unpaid taxes, transferring them to responsible owners.

more#housing-policy

fromwww.businessinsider.com

'NYC is cooked': Business leaders and Wall Streeters erupt over proposed luxury second-home tax

A proposed tax on second homes over $5 million in NYC faces backlash from wealthy homeowners and investors.

Pied-a-Terre-orize the Rich

New York proposes a 'pied-à-terre tax' targeting luxury second homes valued at $5 million or more to tax wealthy out-of-towners.

fromFortune

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls out Ken Griffin's $238 million penthouse on Tax Day | Fortune

New York City introduces a pied-à-terre tax on luxury properties owned by non-residents to generate revenue for public services.

fromNewsday

NYC pied-a-terre tax: What to know about Hochul's proposal for second homes worth $5 million or more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a pied-à-terre tax on luxury homes to generate at least $500 million annually for the city.

fromHell Gate

Pied-a-Terre-orize the Rich

New York proposes a 'pied-à-terre tax' targeting luxury second homes valued at $5 million or more to tax wealthy out-of-towners.

fromFortune

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls out Ken Griffin's $238 million penthouse on Tax Day | Fortune

New York City introduces a pied-à-terre tax on luxury properties owned by non-residents to generate revenue for public services.

fromNewsday

NYC pied-a-terre tax: What to know about Hochul's proposal for second homes worth $5 million or more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a pied-à-terre tax on luxury homes to generate at least $500 million annually for the city.

more#pied-a-terre-tax

New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-a-terres

New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar second homes to stabilize city finances and generate revenue.

fromReal Estate News & Insights | realtor.com

A Pied-a-Terre Power Play Is Happening in New York, With Mamdani and Hochul Floating Tax on Rich, Second Homeowners

New York Governor proposes a tax on second homes over $5 million to raise revenue from wealthy residents.

Hochul floats tax on NYC second homes worth $5M or more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes new taxes on second homes worth $5 million or more to address fiscal challenges and equity in taxation.

Help for rent-stabilized landlords appears unlikely as Mamdani's board kicks off

Data on rent increases in New York reveals conflicting interpretations between tenant advocates and landlord groups regarding financial realities.

fromNOTUS

Where New York's Lawmakers Split From Their Constituents: Home Ownership

New York has the lowest homeownership rate in the U.S., yet most of its congressional delegation owns homes.

fromAP News

New York governor pitches a new tax on pricey pied-a-terres

New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar second homes to stabilize city finances and generate revenue.

fromReal Estate News & Insights | realtor.com

A Pied-a-Terre Power Play Is Happening in New York, With Mamdani and Hochul Floating Tax on Rich, Second Homeowners

New York Governor proposes a tax on second homes over $5 million to raise revenue from wealthy residents.

Hochul floats tax on NYC second homes worth $5M or more

New York Governor Kathy Hochul proposes new taxes on second homes worth $5 million or more to address fiscal challenges and equity in taxation.

Help for rent-stabilized landlords appears unlikely as Mamdani's board kicks off

Data on rent increases in New York reveals conflicting interpretations between tenant advocates and landlord groups regarding financial realities.

fromNOTUS

Where New York's Lawmakers Split From Their Constituents: Home Ownership

New York has the lowest homeownership rate in the U.S., yet most of its congressional delegation owns homes.

more#new-york

#rent-guidelines-board

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.

'Rent Freeze' Is The Elephant In The Room as Rent Guidelines Board Kicks Off, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Landlord net income increased, but less than last year, prompting calls for a rent freeze amid housing affordability concerns.

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.

more#rent-guidelines-board

'Rent Freeze' Is The Elephant In The Room as Rent Guidelines Board Kicks Off, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Landlord net income increased, but less than last year, prompting calls for a rent freeze amid housing affordability concerns.

Law

Court ruling on law prohibiting income discrimination against prospective tenants could shut many low-income New Yorkers out of housing, advocates say

An appeals court struck down a state law prohibiting landlords from discriminating against Section 8 voucher holders, ruling the law violates landlords' Fourth Amendment rights against warrantless property searches required under the federal program.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on New York's bad landlords'. He has to find them

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues, ensuring accessibility without paywalls, and supports community engagement through initiatives like rental hearings.

fromPBS News

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants face challenges identifying landlords due to corporate ownership structures, complicating accountability and enforcement of housing laws.

#tenant-rights

fromSFGATE

New York City

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

NYC real estate

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

New York City

Mamdani Sits Down With Tenants at Bronx 'Rental Ripoff' Hearing, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

New York City

Renters Pack the First 'Ripoff' Hearing in Downtown Brooklyn

New York City

What's to Come at 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings?

NYC real estate

Tenants Decry Bad Landlords at First Ever 'Rental Ripoff' Hearing In Brooklyn

fromSFGATE

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched hearings for renters to voice complaints directly to housing officials, addressing issues like mold and landlord accountability.

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.

Mamdani Sits Down With Tenants at Bronx 'Rental Ripoff' Hearing, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Mayor Mamdani launched 'Rental Ripoff' hearings across New York City boroughs to address tenant complaints about landlord negligence, unaffordable fees, and housing conditions while extending inclusion to NYCHA residents.

Renters Pack the First 'Ripoff' Hearing in Downtown Brooklyn

New York City held its first Rental Ripoff Hearing to collect tenant complaints about housing conditions and landlord practices, with four additional borough hearings planned through April to inform city housing policy recommendations.

What's to Come at 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings?

Met Council on Housing's Tenants' Rights Hotline provides guidance to tenants facing housing issues, connecting them with resources and referrals to navigate complex tenant rights and government agencies.

NYC real estate

Tenants Decry Bad Landlords at First Ever 'Rental Ripoff' Hearing In Brooklyn

NYC Housing Calendar, April 13-20

Upcoming public hearings and affordable housing lotteries in NYC are scheduled for mid-April.

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.

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 politics

The Daily Dirt: Applying tax the rich to rent stabilization

New York City

What to do about illegal subletters

New York City

Judge approves sale of 5,100 contested rent-stabilized NYC apartments

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.

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 politics

The Daily Dirt: Applying tax the rich to rent stabilization

New York City

What to do about illegal subletters

New York City

Judge approves sale of 5,100 contested rent-stabilized NYC apartments

more#rent-stabilization

US news

fromThe Washington Post

NYC's small landlords say they won't survive Mamdani plan to freeze rent

Small New York landlords of pre-1974 rent-stabilized buildings face mounting financial strain as costs rise, rents stagnate, and new tenant-friendly policies increase pressure.

'I'm Obviously Going to Be Painted As the Heel'

Rents for nearly a million New York apartments need to increase to maintain habitable conditions, according to Kenny Burgos.

fromWRAL.com

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants in a Bronx building express grievances about poor living conditions at a city forum aimed at holding landlords accountable.

fromQNS

'Housing is a right, so we must fight': Queens tenants demand rent rollbacks at hearing hosted by Mayor Mamdani - QNS

Over 200 NYC tenants testified at Rental Ripoff hearings about unsafe housing conditions, demanding rent rollbacks, landlord oversight, and public housing investments.

NYC rent board finds landlord earnings rose as it considers Mamdani's rent freeze

Mayor Mamdani's rent freeze pledge gains support as landlord revenues rise, but disparities exist among different property types and boroughs.

New York City

Is Mamdani's socialist push for rent controls about to wreck the New York City housing market?

NYC rent board finds landlord earnings rose as it considers Mamdani's rent freeze

Mayor Mamdani's rent freeze pledge gains support as landlord revenues rise, but disparities exist among different property types and boroughs.

#affordable-housing-crisis

New York City

Is Mamdani's socialist push for rent controls about to wreck the New York City housing market?

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.

NYC real estate

Op-Ed | Operational costs are threatening NY's affordable housing stock | amNewYork

NYC real estate

Mounting eviction cases show even NYC's 'affordable' housing is getting too expensive

Op-Ed | Operational costs are threatening NY's affordable housing stock | amNewYork

Operating costs for New York's affordable housing have surged 40% since 2017, with insurance costs rising 110%, threatening the stability of existing affordable housing stock and risking loss of thousands of homes.

more#affordable-housing-crisis

NYC real estate

Mounting eviction cases show even NYC's 'affordable' housing is getting too expensive

City Could Take Property From Negligent Landlords

The Third Party Transfer program, paused since 2019 for disproportionately affecting Black and Brown homeowners, may be reformed through the SAFER Act to target only the worst offenders while providing greater protections.

fromBusiness Insider

NYC's outgoing planner says Mamdani's proposed rent freeze must avoid 'pushing buildings into distress'

In his four years as director of the New York City Department of Planning, Dan Garodnick oversaw one of the most sweeping changes to the city's zoning rules in decades. The policy, called City of Yes, initiated a collection of revisions to boost housing, including updates that allow new apartment projects to add bulk used for affordable housing, homes to convert basements or add backyard cottages as accessory dwellings, and more office buildings to be converted into residential space.

New York City

Opinion | In a housing crisis, New Yorkers deserve clear Co-op application rules amNewYork

Co-op purchase processes need clear, enforceable timelines and transparency to protect buyers, sellers, buildings, and prevent unequal treatment in a housing crisis.