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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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Apr 2015

Housing and Homelessness

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…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2015

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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Apr 2015

Housing and Homelessness

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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Mar 2015

Housing and Homelessness

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…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Mar 2015

Housing and Homelessness

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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Mar 2015

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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Mar 2015

Housing and Homelessness

Dispute Over Cuomo’s Use of Bank Settlement Funds

Advocates want $492 million from firms including Bank of America (being “exorcised” of toxic loans by Rev. Billy Talen, above) spent on housing programs. The governor has other uses in…

ByJarrett Murphy 3Comments

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Mar 2015

Opinion

NYC Housing Advocates and the Global Struggle

A local activist writes that the local housing crisis is part of a global trend fomented by multinational companies. Until they’re resisted, the de Blasio administration’s housing plan is unlikely…

ByRob Robinson 8Comments

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Mar 2015

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Advocate’s Plea: Don’t Blur Line Between Shelters and Supportive Housing

A supportive housing advocate—who hopes to convince Gov. Cuomo to build more of it—says more attention must be paid to the differences between temporary homeless shelters and permanent supportive housing.

ByLaura Mascuch 0Comments

Action Stalls on Bill to Provide Lawyers in Housing Court

Why Your Next Landlord Might Be Afraid of You

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

5 Challenges to De Blasio’s Promise of Inclusive Planning

Budget Deal Done, Rent Battles Loom

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

Key Tool for Low-Income Housing Needs Lawmakers’ Support

Dispute Over Cuomo’s Use of Bank Settlement Funds

NYC Housing Advocates and the Global Struggle

Advocate’s Plea: Don’t Blur Line Between Shelters and Supportive Housing

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