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The city will resume selling the debt of property owners who owe taxes or water, sewer and emergency repair charges—the first lien sale since the pandemic struck. But recent reforms…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 12Comments

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Mar 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Government Housing and Homelessness

As Other Climate Legislation Stalls, Bill to Update State’s Solar Tax Credit Moves Forward

Legislation to change an outdated solar tax credit law has widespread support, and could make it into this year’s state budget, advocates say.

ByMariana Simões 4Comments

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Feb 2025

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: It’s Time For a Late Checkout on NYC’s Airbnb Ban

“In New York, the hosts most impacted by Local Law 18 aren’t wealthy property magnates. They’re working families who rely on the supplemental income from short-term rentals to make mortgage…

ByAdam Kovacevich 10Comments

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Dec 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Resources

What New Yorkers Should Know About Flood Insurance, & Where to Get it

Thinking about protecting your home from flooding in the new year? These resources can help you get insurance coverage.

ByMariana Simões 2Comments

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Nov 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Crown Heights Homeowners Say They’re Bearing the Brunt of Mayor Adams’ War on Rats

Two years into the mayor’s anti-rodent siege, rat infestations persist, but one consequence of the policy change has emerged: a major uptick in homeowner fines. “The summonses started escalating,” said…

ByDana Edwards 7Comments

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Oct 2024

Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar NYCHA

NYC Housing Calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4

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

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Jul 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar NYCHA Resources Transportation

NYC Housing Calendar, July 15-22

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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Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

Updated Tax Credit Would Help Low-Income Homeowners Afford Solar Panels, Environmentalists Say

Installing residential solar panels requires a hefty upfront investment. In 2023, it cost on average over $36,000 per property before incentives, according to the New York State Energy Research and…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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Mar 2024

Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar Justice Resources

NYC Housing Calendar, March 4-11

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

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Sep 2023

Economy Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

A Real Estate Trust Bought Dozens of Brooklyn Brownstones. Now It Wants Out.

A real estate trust bought single-family homes in gentrifying Brooklyn neighborhoods, renovated, and rented them out at a premium. With the trust now looking to offload the assets, tenants are…

ByPatrick Spauster 3Comments

NYC’s Tax Lien Sale is Back. Here’s What You Need to Know.