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The housing authority says it has identified roughly 61,500 households with rent debt that may qualify for the new relief funds, who will be able to apply by filling out…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Sep 2024

Economy Government Health Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

NYCHA Still Reeling With Rent Debts From COVID-19

At a recent City Council hearing, NYCHA shared that more than 70,000 households still owe rent, due in large part to being put at the back of the line for…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

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Sep 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar Resources

NYC Housing Calendar, Sept. 16-23

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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May 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice NYCHA

NYCHA Tenants Sue Over Early Exclusion From State Pandemic Rent Relief

The class action lawsuit, filed Tuesday on behalf of New York City public housing tenants left out of the state’s rental assistance program during the height of the pandemic, alleges…

ByTatyana Turner

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Apr 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

Red Hook NYCHA Tenants Waiting Months For Gas Want Answers

After Superstorm Sandy-related reconstruction knocked out the gas line to several Red Hook West buildings in January, some tenants are seeking compensation for the disruption.

ByTatyana Turner 3Comments

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Mar 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

Vacancies Up, Rent Collection Down: Takeaways From NYCHA’s Budget Hearing

A hearing held by the City Council’s public housing committee Tuesday explored various aspects of NYCHA’s finances, as the authority struggles with declining rent revenue and an uptick in vacant…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

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Mar 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

Public Housing Residents Demand $5 Billion in State Funding

Tenants and advocates say the funding would repair 40,000 apartments and help cover outstanding rent arrears accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic.

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

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Nov 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice NYCHA

Legal Aid Launches Unit Dedicated to Representing NYCHA Tenants

The team, which will have two attorneys and three paralegals, plans to provide legal support for public housing matters, including for tenants who have already converted—or are in the process…

ByTatyana Turner 2Comments

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Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Politics

Tenants, Advocates Call for City Budget Funds to Alleviate NYCHA’s Growing Rent Debt

“You think about a $106 billion budget—we’re asking for $400 million with an M,” Councilmember Carmen De La Rosa said at Thursday’s rally. “NYCHA tenants deserve more and we’re going…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

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May 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Politics

NYCHA Expected to Get ‘Significant Majority’ of State Budget Rent Relief Funds

While the total won’t be clear until remaining applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) are processed, a majority of the $391 in aid will likely go to the…

ByTatyana Turner 2Comments

NYCHA to Distribute $185M to Aid Households That Owe Rent. Here’s What to Know

NYCHA Still Reeling With Rent Debts From COVID-19

NYC Housing Calendar, Sept. 16-23

NYCHA Tenants Sue Over Early Exclusion From State Pandemic Rent Relief

Red Hook NYCHA Tenants Waiting Months For Gas Want Answers

Vacancies Up, Rent Collection Down: Takeaways From NYCHA’s Budget Hearing

Public Housing Residents Demand $5 Billion in State Funding

Legal Aid Launches Unit Dedicated to Representing NYCHA Tenants

Tenants, Advocates Call for City Budget Funds to Alleviate NYCHA’s Growing Rent Debt

NYCHA Expected to Get ‘Significant Majority’ of State Budget Rent Relief Funds

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