Department of Housing Preservation and Development Archives

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The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA) will give community land trusts and other community groups first dibs at buying distressed properties. Supporters expect it to pass with support from…

ByPatrick Spauster 10Comments

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Oct 2025

Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness Resources

It’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. Here’s What NYC Tenants Should Know

“Education around lead, and especially lead paint hazards, is something that still is really necessary,” said housing advocate Brandon Kielbasa. “People think of it as something that’s been dealt with…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Oct 2025

Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

City-Issued Violations at NYCHA Developments Are Now Public, Following Legal Settlement

NYCHA residents can now look up housing code violations for their buildings online, something tenants in privately-owned properties have long been able to do. The new data comes a week after…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 4Comments

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Oct 2025

Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA Resources

‘No Heat’ Complaints in NYC Apartments Hit New Highs Last Year. Here’s How to Get Help

During the most recent fiscal year, more New Yorkers reported not having heat in their apartments than any time on record. Here’s how to get help if your landlord won’t…

ByPatrick Spauster 2Comments

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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 3Comments

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Feb 2025

Government Housing and Homelessness

Need Help Applying to Affordable Housing Lotteries? Ask a ‘Housing Ambassador’

The revitalized “Ready to Rent” program partners with community based organizations to offer one-on-one assistance to New Yorkers vying for affordable apartments through the city’s competitive housing lotteries.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 7Comments

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Oct 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Housing Violations in NYC Jumped 24% This Year. We Mapped Them By Neighborhood.

New York City is responding to more reports of housing code violations that threaten the health and safety of New Yorkers, but not every repair is an easy fix. Violations…

ByPatrick Spauster 5Comments

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Oct 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

City Dragging Its Feet to Implement Vacant Apartment Reporting Bill, Lawmakers Say

The legislation, passed last year, requires the city to establish a new 311 option for tenants to report and request inspection of empty units creating hazards in their buildings. It…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 4Comments

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Sep 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness

New Laws Aim to Support NYC Tenants Displaced by Fire

“Displacement following a fire or a structural emergency in your home is one of the most disruptive experiences a family can have,” said Bronx Councilmember Pierina Ana Sanchez, who sponsored…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Aug 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar Resources

NYC Housing Calendar, Aug. 19-26

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

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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