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City Limits combed through city government and non-profit documents and spoke to experts to get their take on what renters can do if they’re struggling, or facing the threat of…

ByNicole Richards 6Comments

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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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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

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Apr 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

NYCHA Residents Rally in Last-Minute Push for Rent Relief Funds From Albany

The rally comes after state lawmakers released budget proposals that include up to $389 million for public housing and Section 8 residents who were left out from the state’s pandemic-era…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

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Mar 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

State Lawmakers Pitch Budget Funds to Help NYCHA with Mounting Rent Debt

In a budget resolution unveiled last week, the State Senate earmarked $389 million for public housing and Section 8 tenants statewide who applied for, but were left out from, New York’s …

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

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Dec 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

NYCHA Blames Dreary Financial Outlook on $454 Million in Unpaid Pandemic Rent

More than 73,000 NYCHA households are behind on rent, what officials say will force the public housing authority to draw from operating reserves and make other cuts in the year…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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Jan 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

1,300 Households Apply for Reopened Rent Relief Portal as NY’s Eviction Freeze Nears End

New Yorkers who owe back rent can once again apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) after judge ordered the state to reopen applications, citing what could be a…

ByDavid Brand 20Comments

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Jan 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

Cuomo’s 2021 Agenda Should Focus on Looming Evictions Crisis, Housing Advocates Say

In his Monday speech, Cuomo spoke vaguely about providing resources to tenants and small landlords. He made specific reference only to his proposal to outlaw fees on overdue rent—which does…

ByJarrett Murphy 7Comments

What You Need to Know If You’re Struggling to Pay Rent in NYC

NYCHA Still Reeling With Rent Debts From COVID-19

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

NYCHA Residents Rally in Last-Minute Push for Rent Relief Funds From Albany

State Lawmakers Pitch Budget Funds to Help NYCHA with Mounting Rent Debt

NYCHA Blames Dreary Financial Outlook on $454 Million in Unpaid Pandemic Rent

1,300 Households Apply for Reopened Rent Relief Portal as NY’s Eviction Freeze Nears End

Cuomo’s 2021 Agenda Should Focus on Looming Evictions Crisis, Housing Advocates Say

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