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Hundreds of thousands of households across the state already owe back rent as a result of the pandemic, and face eviction when protections expire on Jan. 15. The Good Cause…

ByDavid Brand

ByDaniel Parra 71Comments

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Dec 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

New York May Redistribute 20,000 Unclaimed Rent Relief Checks, Top Official Says

The Office of Temporary and Disability Administration (OTDA) has sent out more than 26,000 notices informing property owners that they will miss out on money they qualify for because they…

ByDavid Brand 29Comments

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Dec 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: It’s Time for NYC to Pass The Fair Chance for Housing Act

“Criminal records pose lifetime barriers, especially in the search for housing, where background checks are prevalent and landlords have nearly unfettered discretion to deny people with conviction records.”

ByBritny McKenzie 3Comments

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Dec 2021

Housing and Homelessness

Five Years After Fatal Radiator Explosion, Bronx Tenants Continue Fight for Safer Housing

The tragedy galvanized residents of 710-720 Hunts Point Ave., where the incident took place, to demand safer conditions. A half decade later, they’re still fighting for fixes. “We’ll never forget…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

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Nov 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice News

Every NYC Tenant Has Access to Housing Court Lawyer, as Eviction Protections Near End

All tenants in New York City Housing Court now have a right to legal assistance, with lower-income renters eligible for full representation from nonprofit attorneys through an initiative funded with…

ByDavid Brand 15Comments

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Nov 2021

Economy Government Health Housing and Homelessness

New York’s COVID Rent Relief Fund Is Almost Out of Money

Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the state had applied for a $996 million reallotment from the Treasury Department and that officials will shut down the Emergency Rental Assistance Program…

ByDavid Brand 9Comments

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Nov 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

Letitia James Backs ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Bill in Run for New York Governor

The bill would give tenants the right to a lease renewal in most cases and curb unlimited rent hikes in non-stabilized apartments. Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is running for…

ByDavid Brand 10Comments

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Nov 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

Pioneering Tenant Group Champions Rights of NYC’s 35K Supportive Housing Residents

The city’s sprawling, patchwork supportive housing network is designed to provide homes and services for people who have experienced homelessness. But too often the model leads to unnecessary restrictions, inconsistencies…

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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Oct 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

NYC Expands Program to Deny Construction Permits Based on Tenant Harassment History

The Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) Program has forced owners of certain properties to prove they have not harassed tenants before they can receive DOB permits.

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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Oct 2021

Government Health Housing and Homelessness

More Than 1,600 NY Landlords Apply for COVID Rent Relief on New Fund’s First Day

Applications for the new $125 million Landlord Rental Assistance Program (LRAP) opened Thursday, as state officials seek to reimburse property owners who were unable to apply for compensation through the…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

As NY’s Eviction Moratorium Nears its End, Will Albany Pass ‘Good Cause’ Bill?

New York May Redistribute 20,000 Unclaimed Rent Relief Checks, Top Official Says

Opinion: It’s Time for NYC to Pass The Fair Chance for Housing Act

Five Years After Fatal Radiator Explosion, Bronx Tenants Continue Fight for Safer Housing

Every NYC Tenant Has Access to Housing Court Lawyer, as Eviction Protections Near End

New York’s COVID Rent Relief Fund Is Almost Out of Money

Letitia James Backs ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Bill in Run for New York Governor

Pioneering Tenant Group Champions Rights of NYC’s 35K Supportive Housing Residents

NYC Expands Program to Deny Construction Permits Based on Tenant Harassment History

More Than 1,600 NY Landlords Apply for COVID Rent Relief on New Fund’s First Day

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