The mayor’s reforms would result in more income-targeted units but, critics say, will do little to address the fundamental flaws with the costly tax break.
The controversial tax abatement figures prominently in the allegations behind the arrest of the most powerful Republican in the state.
The leader of the New York Housing Conference weighs in on wins and losses in Albany and what’s next on 421-a and rent regulations.
For months now discussion of the details of rent-regulation renewal has been set aside until “after the budget.” Word that the framework of a budget deal is in place in Albany might finally clear the way for brass-talks talk. Or not.
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