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Gov. Hochul’s plan to ramp up construction across the state has emerged as a sticking point in delayed budget talks—making now the time, some lawmakers say, to push for the…

ByEmma Whitford 1Comment

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Apr 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Opinion Politics

Opinion: It’s Time to Tax the Rich and Make Housing Justice a Reality in New York

“New York can address our perennial housing crisis, but only if we tax the rich and prioritize the public interest over private gain.”

ByRodrigo Camarena 1Comment

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Apr 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness

Nonprofit Shares Atlantic Ave. Rezoning Deal Docs, A Year After Developers Should Have

The contracts underlying the rezonings suggest that both the affordable housing nonprofits and Brooklyn Councilmember Crystal Hudson could have acted earlier to ensure that the key information came out.

ByNorman Oder 0Comments

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Apr 2023

Economy Housing and Homelessness In Depth Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: Bringing Affordable Housing to NY’s Market More Quickly, and Less Expensively

“A detriment to building sufficient affordable housing is the long and laborious path projects must go through to reach completion.”

ByMichael Lappin 2Comments

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Apr 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

Developer Overcharged Brooklyn Tenants While Getting 421-a Tax Break, Lawsuit Claims

“We think we’ve identified over 1,500 421-a buildings that are out of compliance with the rent stabilization laws,” said Aaron Carr, executive director at watchdog group Housing Rights Initiative. “Whether…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Mar 2023

Opinion

Opinion: New York’s Suburbs Need Social Housing

“The suburbs need to do their part in providing housing. But relying on the same old market tactics that created this crisis in the first place won’t solve the problem…

ByKatelin Penner 0Comments

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Mar 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Mapping Tenant Vulnerability: New Data Tool Compares NY’s Legislative Districts

A new data tool by the School of Industrial and Labor Relations at Cornell University breaks down a trove of housing-related data for each of the state’s Senate and Assembly…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Mar 2023

Government Health Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: Forced Hospitalization is the Wrong Approach to Mental Health

“This policy, while likely formed with good intent, is short-sighted and places more strain on a system that is close to breaking. It also shifts focus and continues to villainize…

ByJoshua Budhu 2Comments

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Mar 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA Opinion Politics

Opinion: Building Again at NYCHA

It is time for New York to meet its public housing needs. It has the land. The technical ability to restore and replace NYCHA’s housing stock to meet tenant needs…

ByCharles Lauster 2Comments

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Mar 2023

Housing and Homelessness

What’s Happening This Week in NYC Housing? March 16-22

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

ByRyan Pullido 2Comments

As NY Budget Drags On, Pressure Builds to Negotiate Tenant Protections

Nonprofit Shares Atlantic Ave. Rezoning Deal Docs, A Year After Developers Should Have

Opinion: Bringing Affordable Housing to NY’s Market More Quickly, and Less Expensively

Developer Overcharged Brooklyn Tenants While Getting 421-a Tax Break, Lawsuit Claims

Mapping Tenant Vulnerability: New Data Tool Compares NY’s Legislative Districts

Opinion: Forced Hospitalization is the Wrong Approach to Mental Health

Opinion: Building Again at NYCHA

What’s Happening This Week in NYC Housing? March 16-22

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