Posted inHousing
Bronx Tenants Demand Repairs at Violation-Riddled Building
Residents at Fordham Towers say they have been without reliable elevator service for more than a year.
Housing
Posted inZoning
Botanic Garden Backers and Developers Face Off, Again, Over Shady Tower
Developers have cut their proposed apartment project in half in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, but that has not assuaged opponents who decried shadows that would skirt greenhouses.
Posted inHow to New York: Court
What Can a Convicted Felon in New York Do When They Get Released?
Can you vote, get financial aid, or travel out of state? Some of that depends on your supervised release and evolving laws. Here’s our guide on the basics.
Posted inImmigration
They Fled War in Ukraine to Make a Home in New York. Now, They Fear a Trump Presidency
Two years after arriving with just one suitcase, Inna Malamura has an apartment, speaks some English and has work authorization.
Posted inCity Planning Commission
City of Yes Housing Proposal Picks Up New Ahead of Crucial Hearing
Several community boards and four of five borough presidents have indicated their approval, but opposition to new zoning rules persists in neighborhoods long opposed to building more housing.
Posted inHousing
Council and Mayor Move to Revive Stalled Property Tax Debt Collections
More than $1.8 billion in real estate and water bill debt sits uncollected, three years after a program expired that sold liens to private investors. A new city bill adds protections for vulnerable owners and tenants.
Posted inHow to New York
What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot
There is no legal right for air conditioning in New York City as there is with heat in the winter. Still, you can push your landlord to fix your AC — or find a public cooling center.
Posted inHousing
City of No Way: Meet the Urban Planner Rallying New Yorkers Against Eric Adams’ Housing Agenda
Paul Graziano says he’s out to save the boroughs’ suburban-style neighborhoods and has a track record of locking out development. Now he’s determined to cut the mayor’s ‘City of Yes’ plan down to size.
Posted inRent
What to Know About New York’s Latest Attempt to End Forced Broker Fees for Renters
Who’s ing the legislation, and who’s against it? What happens next?
Posted inHousing
Regulated Apartments Vanish at Rising Rate, Rent Board Learns as It Readies Hike Vote
Final research from the board shows units were removed from rent stabilization via various loopholes, including renovations on vacated apartments.