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#housing
from48 hills
5 days ago
LA real estate

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

SF politics
fromMission Local
2 hours ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
from48 hills
5 days ago
LA real estate

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

NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 hours ago

Zohran Mamdani Is Wavering on One of His Most Important Campaign Promises

The proposed Department of Community Safety aims to redefine security and challenge police power through a socialist framework.
fromThe Walrus
2 hours ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

I never expected to own a home. I wasn't born into generational wealth. I grew up poor. There was-and is-no big family inheritance coming my way. Not property. Not cash. Not stocks or bonds or whatever financial instrument one might trade or sell or leverage to join the landed class.
Canada news
#new-york-city
New York City
fromStrongtowns
1 hour ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
NYC politics
fromFlipboard
7 hours ago

NY: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani 100 days In Office Celebration Presser 4. | Flipboard

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to open city-run grocery stores in each borough to provide affordable food for working families.
New York City
fromThe Nation
4 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.
Design
fromArchDaily
5 hours ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

San Pedro residents fight plans to put an addiction recovery center in their neighborhood

Residents support sobriety treatment but oppose a proposed recovery facility in San Pedro due to its proximity to schools and past negative experiences.
fromNBC New York
14 hours ago

Fire rips through empty building in Chelsea

Firefighters operated from tower ladders to knock down the fire and conduct searches from the exterior due to unsafe interior conditions, said Deputy Chief Anthony Arpaia.
London
#housing-market
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

20 major housing markets with enough inventory to create homebuyer deals later this year

Most regional housing markets have rising listings but remain below pre-pandemic inventory levels, affecting home price growth differently across regions.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

What 10 years of data reveals about 2026 housing market signals

Housing cycles follow a recognizable sequence of demand, pricing behavior, and buyer response, leading to market resets and recovery.
Real estate
fromFast Company
2 days ago

20 major housing markets with enough inventory to create homebuyer deals later this year

Most regional housing markets have rising listings but remain below pre-pandemic inventory levels, affecting home price growth differently across regions.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn News: Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Bay Ridge and Park Slope feature notable real estate listings, including affordable housing options and stylish renovations.
Environment
fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

The fossil fuel illusion, and New York's chance to move beyond it

Dependence on fossil fuels makes nations vulnerable; transitioning to renewable energy is essential for economic and political stability.
Public health
fromsfist.com
2 days 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.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
#homelessness
fromCity Limits
2 days ago
NYC parents

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

NYC parents
fromCity Limits
2 days 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.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

San Francisco names new leader at Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing

Mike Levine appointed as new executive director of San Francisco's Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing amid rising homelessness and budget challenges.
US politics
fromKqed
6 days ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
#affordable-housing
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a 'Made in USA' law that nobody can figure out how to follow | Fortune

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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.
NYC real estate
fromEpicenter NYC
3 days 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.
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a 'Made in USA' law that nobody can figure out how to follow | Fortune

#san-francisco
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
3 days 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.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
14 hours ago

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days 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.
Mission District
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

Why I'm Running for District 8 Supervisor - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco fosters community and resilience, providing support for individuals seeking new beginnings and collective strength to overcome challenges.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
3 days 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.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
14 hours ago

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days 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.
Mission District
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

Why I'm Running for District 8 Supervisor - San Francisco Bay Times

San Francisco fosters community and resilience, providing support for individuals seeking new beginnings and collective strength to overcome challenges.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

SF Has a New Homelessness 'Czar,' and He Comes to the Job From Massachusetts

Mike Levine has been appointed as the new director of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in San Francisco.
#housing-crisis
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
6 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.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
6 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 politics
fromFox News
8 hours ago

NYC mayor touts 'socialist' wins in first 100 days alongside Bernie Sanders

Mamdani's first 100 days focused on government intervention, securing funding for child care, and proposing publicly owned grocery stores.
New York City
fromGothamist
13 hours ago

At 100 days, Mamdani leans into 'pothole politics' and child care push

Mayor Zohran Mamdani emphasizes delivering on both big promises and everyday fixes to rebuild trust in city government.
SF politics
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 day ago

President Mandelman Plans to Remain in Public Service After His Term Ends - San Francisco Bay Times

Rafael Mandelman endorses Manny Yekutiel for District 8 Supervisor while considering a future run for State Assembly.
#housing-development
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

#housing-affordability
from48 hills
2 months ago
Real estate

New study shows that deregulation is not the answer to the affordable housing crisis - 48 hills

Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Mahan: The key to lower cost housing in California is building at a lower cost

California's housing affordability crisis stems from high construction costs and limited supply, requiring reduced fees, streamlined approvals, and faster bureaucratic processes to enable affordable home construction.
from48 hills
2 months ago
Real estate

New study shows that deregulation is not the answer to the affordable housing crisis - 48 hills

Public health
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: Excise Taxes Can Help Fund Needed Addiction Treatment in NY

New York's alcohol sales generate $12 billion annually but do not address related health issues.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 days 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.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
5 days ago

California steps up reform to join the single-stair bandwagon

California proposes legislation to allow mid-rise apartment buildings with a single staircase to increase housing supply and affordability.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Op-ed: San Jose must act as "Slavery Towers" workers wait for protection - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's failure to enforce worker protections has led to ongoing issues of labor trafficking and wage theft in construction.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromKqed
5 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.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
8 hours ago

Push Grows To Move Parking Enforcement From NYPD To DOT - Streetsblog New York City

Local community boards are pushing for the Department of Transportation to regain authority over parking enforcement from the NYPD due to inadequate enforcement.
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
9 hours ago

Monday's Headlines: A Century of Days Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani's 100th day in office included commitments to waste containerization and a city-owned grocery store, while addressing misconceptions about his governance style.
Mission District
fromCalifornia Post
18 hours ago

Californians erupt over plans for huge expansion of mosque: 'Not happening here!'

Local residents strongly oppose the expansion of a mosque that would increase its capacity five-fold, citing concerns over traffic, noise, and zoning regulations.
Real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days 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.
fromThe Nation
3 days 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
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Sunnyvale joins other cities in approving ICE-free zones - San Jose Spotlight

Sunnyvale City Council prohibits ICE from using city property for civil enforcement, aiming to protect immigrant communities.
New York City
fromNew York Post
13 hours ago

NYC's first city-owned grocery store under lefty Mayor Mamdani to open in East Harlem: report

Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to open East Harlem's first city-owned grocery store by 2029 to lower food costs for residents.
Mission District
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Commentary: On the blight side, a stroll around City Hall provokes the question: Can't we do better?

The Frank Putnam Flint fountain symbolizes neglect and failed leadership in Los Angeles, raising concerns about city maintenance and public space care.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 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.
New York City
fromGothamist
21 hours ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
NYC politics
fromFox News
14 hours ago

NYC mayor cites $180K racial wealth gap to justify taxes, police cuts

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan addresses racial wealth disparities through diversity initiatives, tax increases, and police position cuts.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Silicon Valley lawmaker secures millions for veteran housing - San Jose Spotlight

I'm absolutely committed to our veterans and getting more funding for this center. I have such respect for those who wear the uniform.
Mission District
California
fromStreetsblog
3 weeks ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
fromPadailypost
3 days ago

Health care sales tax campaign under investigation

The FPPC wants to know if county government funds were used on Measure A campaign mailers, following complaints from the Silicon Valley Taxpayers Association and Libertarian Party of Santa Clara County.
SF politics
New York City
fromCbsnews
13 hours ago

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces site of first New York City-run grocery store

New York City will open its first city-run grocery store at La Marqueta to improve access to affordable food for all residents.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 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.
#federal-housing-reform
California
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

California
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.
fromKqed
3 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days 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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

I love this place': Jimmy's Corner supporters rally for commercial rent stabilization bills | amNewYork

Jimmy's Corner, a beloved Times Square dive bar, faces eviction, prompting owner Adam Glenn to rally for legislation to protect small businesses.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

SoMA residents file complaint with state, accusing SF of pushing unhoused resources to their area

Residents of SoMa are demanding state intervention due to the concentration of public health and unhoused services in their neighborhood.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 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.
California
fromThe Atlantic
1 month 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.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Palo Alto prepares to go big on housing around San Antonio Road - San Jose Spotlight

San Antonio area is undergoing transformation with new mid-rise housing projects and relaxed building standards to encourage denser development.
New York City
fromCurbed
4 days ago

Meet the Office of Curb Management

The newly created Office of Curb Management aims to improve safety and manage competing demands on New York's curbs.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help

Build-to-rent single-family homes are rapidly expanding, with 7% of new single-family houses now built for rent rather than sale, offering an alternative to both apartment living and homeownership.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
5 days ago

Cupertino council declines to reconsider housing project - San Jose Spotlight

Cupertino officials rejected a request to reconsider an affordable housing project amid a lawsuit claiming rushed approvals and environmental review bypass.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Dead reckoning: nobody does the real math on affordable housing

No state or federal government tracks total public subsidy per affordable housing unit across all funding sources, creating a critical data gap for policy evaluation.
SF politics
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Scott Wiener Passed Laws Making It Easier to Build in California. Can He Do the Same in Congress? | KQED

Wiener is a highly effective California lawmaker known for passing controversial legislation, particularly in housing development.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Mahan: The key to lower cost housing in California is building at a lower cost

At the very root of our affordability crisis is the high cost of housing. High rents and expensive homes are driving families and high-wage jobs out of California. Our housing crisis makes it harder to hire teachers, child care workers and law enforcement officers; and it is closely linked to our crisis of street homelessness.
California
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

California transit agency land could support 240,000 homes

California transit agencies own 2,875 parcels totaling 7,827 acres that could accommodate nearly 240,000 housing units to address the state's housing shortage.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How a state bar filing could derail a California upzoning plan

Opponents of California upzoning are using state bar complaints to challenge pro-housing advocacy, prompting First Amendment and regulatory disputes.
Environment
fromcal.streetsblog.org
2 months ago

Op/Ed: Why Affordable Housing Doesn't Offset Vehicle Miles Traveled - Streetsblog California

Using affordable housing as CEQA VMT mitigation often increases total VMT because it adds households and travel rather than displacing market-rate housing.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

California weighs single-stair multifamily to ignite housing supply

California's emerging housing fracas over a single stairwell may become a lightning rod, affecting both building codes and capital investment in more multifamily projects in more places. California's Fire Marshal is reportedly in the final stages of a report due this month on whether the state will allow singlestair multifamily buildings above three stories, and on when and how they may be permitted.
California
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

With New Laws In Place, Lawmakers Look At Solutions For Housing Shortage | KQED

Federal immigration arrests in San Diego and Imperial counties surged nearly 1,500% May–October year-over-year, prompting local concern and surpassing Los Angeles arrests by September.
Real estate
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Why the "Abundance" and "Stuck" Crowd Are Off the Mark

Private equity ownership, not local NIMBYism or regulations alone, drives housing shortages, rising rents, higher sale prices, and reduced maintenance.
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