Jeanmarie Evelly, Author at City Limits

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COPA Makes a Comeback, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

The legislation would give pre-qualified nonprofits an early shot at bidding on certain distressed apartment buildings, what supporters say would ensure those units stay affordable.

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NYCHA Tenants Can Sit Down With City Officials at 3 Forums Kicking Off Next Week

The events will be a chance for public housing residents—some of whom felt left out by Mamdani’s earlier ‘Rental Ripoff’ hearings—to provide direct feedback and share concerns with city leaders.

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NYC Housing Calendar, May 12-18

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events and public hearings, plus affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

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NYC Housing Calendar, May 5-11

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events and public hearings, plus affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

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The Mayor Wants You at This Year’s Rent Board Hearings, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Mamdani’s Office of Mass Engagement will be knocking on doors this spring, urging New Yorkers to testify at upcoming Rent Guideline Board hearings. The board will vote in June on…

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State Bill Would Help More of NYC’s Affordable Housing Go Solar

New York City’s only solar incentive is a property tax abatement that most nonprofit and affordable housing providers can’t use. A proposal in Albany would provide them with direct payments…

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‘Hear Our Voices’ Podcast: Former Council Speaker Quinn on Mamdani’s Rental Voucher Reversal

“The best way for people to move out of shelter is to have a voucher,” said Christine Quinn, head of the family shelter provider WIN. “It also is economically better…

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NYC Housing Calendar, April 28-May 4

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events and public hearings, plus affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

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Four More NYCHA Developments to Get Open Space Upgrades Under Green Grant Program

Green Space Connections looks to engage tenants and center their input in making better use of open space on housing authority campuses. The initiative previously funded new playgrounds, fitness areas…

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