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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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Sep 2025

Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

The Repairs Crisis in NYC’s Project Based Rental Assistance Program

Private managers of some federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are failing to remedy health and safety issues in their buildings. Many tenants are scared to speak up,…

ByPatrick Spauster 3Comments

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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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Aug 2025

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA Resources

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? Aug. 1, 2025

Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed here.

ByPatrick Spauster

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jun 2025

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion Politics

Opinion: What NYC’s Next Mayor Must Do On Housing In The First 100 Days

“It’s clear that this system can’t be salvaged with iterative tweaks. It needs political courage and bold reforms that will reboot the housing market.”

ByAllia Mohamed 0Comments

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Jun 2025

Featured Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness In Depth Land Use and Development

Trump’s Proposed Budget Would be ‘Disastrous’ for NYC Housing Agencies

An analysis of Trump’s proposed federal budget says it could cut housing programs in New York City by up to 42 percent, with the biggest impact on low income renters,…

ByPatrick Spauster 5Comments

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Apr 2025

Comunidades de habla hispana Housing and Homelessness Immigration NYCHA

El HUD firmó acuerdo de intercambio de datos con autoridades de inmigración. ¿Qué significa para NYC?

Según los defensores de vivienda que hablaron con City Limits, el memorando es un esfuerzo más de la administración Trump para arremeter contra los inmigrantes y no constituye una base…

ByDaniel Parra 3Comments

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Mar 2025

Government Housing and Homelessness

Some NYC Buildings Go Years Without Consistent Heat, Comptroller Says

In a new report, Comptroller Brad Lander found that in some buildings with chronic heat issues, the city’s housing agency failed to escalate violations.

ByPatrick Spauster 2Comments

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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

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