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ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

Report: New Middle-Class Housing Program Possible

But a second-generation Mitchell-Lama program would have to reconcile some problematic rhetoric around class and resolve some of the flaws that have stripped affordability from tens of thousands of units…

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Action Stalls on Bill to Provide Lawyers in Housing Court

A bill to create a right to counsel for many tenants in housing court has the support of most Council members and appears aligned with the mayor’s and speaker’s agendas.…

ByKate Pastor 0Comments

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ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

Why Your Next Landlord Might Be Afraid of You

Are you concerned about fire escapes? Nitpicky about common areas? Not particularly good-smelling? If so, you might get trouble from any property owner or manager who’s read “99 Signs You…

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Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

NYCHA Had a Good Day: Millions from State, Billions from Feds

The state came through with $100 million for capital work. The feds are sending $3 billion for Sandy repairs and resiliency work. Now, if the authority can find another $18…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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5 Challenges to De Blasio’s Promise of Inclusive Planning

Mayor de Blasio promises to follow up on campaign promises and bring planning closer to the community. But he’ll face obstacles delivering on those vows.

ByGerard Flynn 2Comments

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Budget Deal Done, Rent Battles Loom

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…

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Are Co-Op Owners Entitled to ‘Windfall’ Profits?

Mitchell-Lama co-op owners bought their units when the buildings were subsidized for affordability. Now some debate whether it’s right sell those apartments for lucrative market prices.

ByNorman Oder 5Comments

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Opinion

Key Tool for Low-Income Housing Needs Lawmakers’ Support

The New York State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is underfunded, oversubscribed and full of potential to help address the housing crisis.

ByJudi Kende 0Comments

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