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After an appeals court ruled the mayor must implement a package of bills expanding eligibility for CityFHEPS housing vouchers, the Adams administration asked the court for permission to appeal the…

ByPatrick Spauster 6 minRead time

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Aug 2025

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Politics Resources

Adams’ Official Accused of Taking Bribes to Help Projects Jump the Line, and What Else Happened This Week In Housing

Manhattan prosecutors accused former Eric Adams aide Ingrid Lewis-Martin of using her influence to benefit landlords with business before the city in exchange for bribes and gifts.

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByPatrick Spauster 5 minRead time

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Aug 2025

Featured Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice

City Backtracks on CityFHEPs Voucher Incentive, Will Subject Rule Change to Public Review

After a judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing the city from immediately eliminating an incentive that pays landlords to hold vacant units for CityFHEPs voucher holders, the city decided…

ByPatrick Spauster 8 minRead time

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Aug 2025

Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA

NYCHA Looks to Expand its Footprint With Private Partnerships

The city’s public housing agency is calling for proposals from private partners to create new housing near NYCHA campuses.

ByPatrick Spauster 9 minRead time

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Aug 2025

2025 Elections Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA Politics Resources

Cuomo’s Plan to Means-Test Rent Stabilized Apartments, And What Else Happened This Week In Housing

Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed here.

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByPatrick Spauster 4 minRead time

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Aug 2025

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Transportation

Midtown South Rezoning Passes City Council With Ease

The councilmember-led rezoning passed through the land use process without much controversy. Is it a sign of changing attitudes on housing development?

ByPatrick Spauster 8 minRead time

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Aug 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA Resources

City Renews Fair Housing Commitments, Focusing on Climate and Affordability

New York City announced new goals to increase housing access in every neighborhood. “Everyone should be able to choose a home in the neighborhood that is best for them,” said…

ByPatrick Spauster 12 minRead time

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Aug 2025

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA Resources

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? Aug. 1, 2025

Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed here.

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByPatrick Spauster 5 minRead time

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Jul 2025

Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development

‘We Cracked The Code’: First Hotel-to-Housing Conversion Using State Program To Open in Queens

A pandemic-era program aimed to facilitate hotel and office to affordable housing conversions. After a slow start, and numerous financing and design challenges, its first project is opening in Queens.

ByPatrick Spauster 16 minRead time

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Jul 2025

2025 Elections Featured Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Land Use and Development Politics

The 12 Communities Where Mayor Adams’ Charter Commission Could ‘Fast Track’ Affordable Housing

Adams’ Charter Revision Commission has proposed measures to accelerate affordable housing production in the parts of the city that have produced the least, a move that has drawn criticism from…

ByPatrick Spauster 18 minRead time

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Adams’ Administration Delays CityFHEPS Expansion Again, Asks Court for Appeal

Adams’ Official Accused of Taking Bribes to Help Projects Jump the Line, and What Else Happened This Week In Housing

NYCHA Looks to Expand its Footprint With Private Partnerships

Cuomo’s Plan to Means-Test Rent Stabilized Apartments, And What Else Happened This Week In Housing

Midtown South Rezoning Passes City Council With Ease

City Renews Fair Housing Commitments, Focusing on Climate and Affordability

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? Aug. 1, 2025

‘We Cracked The Code’: First Hotel-to-Housing Conversion Using State Program To Open in Queens

The 12 Communities Where Mayor Adams’ Charter Commission Could ‘Fast Track’ Affordable Housing

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