Affordable Housing Archives

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Mamdani’s Housing Plan To Overhaul How City Responds to Tenants’ Heat Complaints, Other Code Violations

The Mamdani administration will announce a series of reforms Tuesday to improve how the city enforces building violations, part of its broader plan to build and preserve new housing across…

ByPatrick Spauster 0Comments

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May 2026

Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Politics Resources

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.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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May 2026

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: New York City Must Act to Preserve Its Rent-Stabilized Housing

“This is not a debate about rescuing landlords. It is about preventing avoidable deterioration in housing that remains essential to the city’s economic and social fabric.”

ByMichael Lappin 3Comments

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May 2026

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar Land Use and Development NYCHA Resources

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.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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May 2026

Climate and Environment Featured Government Housing and Homelessness

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…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Apr 2026

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: Don’t Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

“As the housing crisis drags on, New York City cannot afford to lose existing affordable housing to neglect or rely solely on costly new construction to close the gap. A…

ByRafael E. Cestero 0Comments

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Apr 2026

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar Land Use and Development NYCHA Politics Resources

NYC Housing Calendar, April 13-20

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

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Mar 2026

Featured Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Land Use and Development

While Affordable Housing Tenants Pay Extra for Amenities, Some Market Rate Renters Get Them For Free

While high prices lock some New York City affordable housing tenants out of their luxury building’s amenities—like game rooms, gyms, co-working spaces, and lounges—some of their market-rate neighbors are getting…

ByPatrick Spauster 1Comment

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Mar 2026

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Turning Headlines Into Housing at Sunnyside Yard

“Tying New York City’s housing solution to an infamously mercurial president already distracted by a war and midterm elections seems like a risky gamble. By focusing on two key areas…

ByJack Robbins

ByCali Williams 0Comments

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Mar 2026

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Resources

City to Offer Free Classes for Religious Orgs Interested in Developing Affordable Housing

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development’s workshops will help organizations learn more about the city’s planning and building processes—a response to an uptick in faith-based and mission driven groups…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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