“Despite its success, the creation of supportive housing has fallen far short of the need—in large part because of fierce resistance by local residents.”
Government
‘Staff Purges’ at NY HUD Offices Will Disrupt Housing Programs, Local Lawmakers Warn
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Hundreds of thousands of New York residents rely on HUD housing programs that could be impacted by Trump’s federal layoffs, a group of elected officials warned this week, including NYCHA tenants as well as Section 8 voucher holders.
Bronx
Central Mail Room Opens at New Migrant Shelter in the South Bronx
Daniel Parra |
As of March 4, there were approximately 1,500 individuals staying at the 2,200-bed facility, which the city opened in February as it closes down other migrant shelter sites.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: The 100 Gold Street Land Grab
Oksana Mironova, Samuel Stein and Iziah Thompson |
“At a base level, the next mayor has to use the city’s leverage in transactions involving public resources—especially land—to maximize public benefit, including deep and permanent housing affordability.”
Government
NYC Housing Calendar, March 10-17
Jeanmarie Evelly |
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.
Housing and Homelessness
What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? March 7, 2025
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed here.
Government
Following Resignations, Mayor Taps HPD Head as Deputy Mayor for Housing
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Adolfo Carrión, Jr., current commissioner at the Department of Housing, Preservation and Development, will serve as the new deputy mayor for housing, economic development, and workforce—replacing Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned last month amid turmoil over the mayor’s dealings with President Donald Trump.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Crippling Student Loan Debt Threatens the Work of New York’s Public Service Lawyers
Lisa Ohta and Twyla Carter |
“Attorneys serving the public interest are saddled not only with the constant stress of a demanding and under-appreciated profession, but also with the anxiety of whether they’ll be able to afford rising rent prices, inflation-impacted groceries, and hefty student loan payments each month.”
Economy
Factura de electricidad sigue subiendo. ¿Podría el proyecto de ley NY Heat Act bajar costos?
Mariana Simões |
Los proponentes del proyecto de ley NY Heat Act dicen que es una solución al aumento de la factura de electricidad de los neoyorquinos. El proyecto de ley frenaría la expansión de las infraestructuras de gas y evitaría que los clientes de las empresas de suministro paguen las elevadas facturas.
Housing and Homelessness
Alcaldía pondrá fin a las estancias de 28 días en hoteles para familias inmigrantes con niños
Daniel Parra |
El Hotel Vouchering Program (programa de vouchers para hoteles) ha proporcionado estancias de 28 días en hoteles a 7.875 familias migrantes con niños desde julio de 2023, según la alcaldía. El programa finalizará este mes, mientras la ciudad reduce refugios por la reducción del número de inmigrantes.
Government
Some NYC Buildings Go Years Without Consistent Heat, Comptroller Says
Patrick Spauster |
In a new report, Comptroller Brad Lander found that in some buildings with chronic heat issues, the city’s housing agency failed to escalate violations.
