John McCarten
Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Staten Island Councilmember Debi Rose embrace on the Council floor.
There were 44 votes in favor of the rezoning plan and two votes, by Staten Island Republican Councilmembers Steve Matteo and Joseph Borelli, against the plan.
For residents in illegal basement apartments, seeking legal recourse against landlords that don’t make repairs might mean an inspection that requires you to vacate the apartment.
‘To compete in this environment, the city must offer an attractive affordable housing alternative, define the neighborhoods where it is available, and implement individual deals on a timely fashion.’
The increases, which will affect leases signed after October 1, came despite calls for a rent freeze from housing and tenant advocacy groups, and amid demands from property owners for more generous hikes.
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