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Choice Scott in her kitchen with her children in their former supportive housing apartment in The Bronx, pictured here in February, when Scott had gone without gas since June of 2021.

Health and Environment

Bronx tenant and her two children in her apartment kitchen

City Limits’ Most-Read Housing Stories in 2022

Jeanmarie Evelly, Mariam Hydara and David Brand | December 28, 2022

It’s been an eventful year in New York City housing. Mayor Eric Adams launched a new plan for housing production and a controversial approach to street homelessness. At the same time, the city’s homeless shelter population reached historic highs this year, fueled in part by an increase in migrants from the southern border and by soaring rent costs, including the biggest price hike for rent-stabilized apartments in nearly a decade.

Government

NYC Housing Calendar, Dec. 21-28

Mariam Hydara | December 21, 2022

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

Government

Over Half of NYC’s Food Stamp Applicants Left Waiting as Staffing Shortage Deepens

David Brand and Mariam Hydara | December 19, 2022

The Human Resources Administration (HRA) is promptly processing just 46.3 percent of applications for SNAP benefits, commonly known as food stamps, the agency told councilmembers at a committee hearing on the impact and cause of the bureaucratic delays.

Government

¿Se debería permitir que los arrendatarios en NYC tengan en cuenta los antecedentes penales de sus inquilinos?

Jeanmarie Evelly, Mariam Hydara and David Brand | December 16, 2022

El Concejo de la ciudad de Nueva York celebró una audiencia el jueves para discutir la Ley de Oportunidad Justa para la Vivienda, que haría ilegal que arrendatarios y agentes inmobiliarios tengan en cuenta los antecedentes penales al considerar un inquilino. Los partidarios dicen que la vivienda estable es clave para prevenir la reincidencia, pero los críticos han criticado el proyecto de ley, alegando preocupaciones de seguridad.

Housing and Homelessness

NYC Housing Calendar, Dec. 15-22

Mariam Hydara | December 14, 2022

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

Government

Should NYC Landlords Be Allowed to Consider a Tenant’s Criminal Record?

Mariam Hydara, David Brand and Jeanmarie Evelly | December 8, 2022

The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday to discuss the Fair Chance for Housing Act, which would make it illegal for landlords and realtors to factor in criminal backgrounds when considering a tenant. Supporters say stable housing is key to preventing recidivism, but critics have slammed the bill, citing safety concerns.

Citywide

NYC Housing Calendar, Dec. 8-15

David Brand and Mariam Hydara | December 8, 2022

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

Housing and Homelessness

NYC Housing Calendar, Dec. 1-8

Mariam Hydara | November 30, 2022

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

Mapping the Future

NYC Housing Calendar, Nov. 23-30

Mariam Hydara | November 23, 2022

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

Housing and Homelessness

NYC Housing Calendar, Nov. 16-22

Mariam Hydara | November 16, 2022

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

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