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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

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Mar 2015

Housing and Homelessness

NYC’s Endangered Species: A Rent-Controlled Apartment

Myth: Rent-controlled tenants get an unbelievable deal. Reality: They can be hit with huge annual rent increases. That’s why advocates want the shrinking number of rent-controlled apartments added to Albany’s…

ByKen Thorbourne 134Comments

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Feb 2015

Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

Breakaway Dems Blame Funding Cuts for NYCHA’s Status as ‘Worst Landlord’

The Independent Democratic Conference is proposing to restore state support for public housing, fund backlogged capital projects and require market developers to fix NYCHA buildings.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Feb 2015

Housing and Homelessness

Some Resist De Blasio’s Housing Plans for Garden Sites

On a list of 100 parcels the administration has targeted for affordable housing development, community gardeners say 17 are “active, thriving” open spaces. Updated!

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Dec 2014

Opinion

Trust Fund Windfall Should Boost Supportive Housing

As the city nears a homeless shelter population of 60,000, it’s clear that a new generation of supportive housing is needed. And a federal trust fund is about to give…

ByRachel Fee 1Comment

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

NYC’s Endangered Species: A Rent-Controlled Apartment

Breakaway Dems Blame Funding Cuts for NYCHA’s Status as ‘Worst Landlord’

Some Resist De Blasio’s Housing Plans for Garden Sites

Trust Fund Windfall Should Boost Supportive Housing

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