Housing

Special Reports

Rising costs from climate change is driving insurers out of New York

The state has experienced the same types of extreme weather events that have caused premiums and rates to spike in Florida and California.

Special Reports

New York cracks down on insurance discrimination

A Q&A with state Department of Financial Services Superintendent Adrienne Harris

Policy

Justin Brannan’s council district got a nifty little City of Yes carveout

Brannan voted for the landmark zoning reform deal, but backyard mini apartments aren’t allowed in the “Bay Ridge Special District.”

Heard Around Town

Mayoral candidates each support ‘City of Yes’ the most

Before a pivotal committee vote on the Adams administration’s marquee housing proposal, his rivals are all in – and want to do even more!

New York City Council

Chi Ossé bet big on the councilman-as-influencer strategy

The short-form selfie videos may not alone account for the success of his recent bill curbing broker fees, but they have ensured he gets ample credit for it.

Education

1 in 8 NYC public school kids was homeless last school year

That’s a record high of more than 146,000 kids, and the figure is partly driven by a surge of migrants to the city.

Policy

Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill set to pass City Council

“Sometimes good intentions do not get the results that you’re looking for,” said Mayor Eric Adams, declining to say whether he’d sign or veto the bill if passed.

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Policy

Dan Garodnick says there’s nothing to fear about City of Yes

The New York City Planning director has explained and explained and explained the housing proposal.

Policy

Updated

NYC Council to vote on bill to banish broker fees

Council Member Chi Ossé’s legislation has faced strong opposition from real estate groups.

Opinion

Opinion: Making homeownership affordable again through zoning

We need a zoning incentive that specifically encourages the development of affordable co-ops and condominiums, not just rental stock.

Housing

YIMBY moment: ‘City of Yes’ meets City Planning Commission

The commission is expected to give their blessing, marking the beginning of the real negotiations with the New York City Council.

Interviews & Profiles

Pitching Eric Adams’ City of Yes on affordable cooperative housing

An interview with the coalition pushing to include coops in the mayor’s housing proposal in Manhattan’s Midtown South.

Interviews & Profiles

Kenny Burgos is ready to represent the city’s property owners

A Q&A with Kenny Burgos, head of the New York Apartment Association and former Assembly member.

Policy

Which upstate cities are adopting ‘good cause’ eviction and rent control?

Progressives have successfully pushed a handful of municipalities outside New York City to adopt tenant-friendly housing policies in recent years.