Housing
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.”
New York City Council
‘City of Yes’ is a legacy victory for Eric Adams – and he risked pissing off his voter base to do it
Even his critics begrudgingly gave him credit for getting a contentious policy passed.
Policy
NYC Council moves on compromise ‘City of Yes’ plan. Here’s what’s in and what’s out
The housing proposal comes with a $5 billion infusion from the city and state.
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.
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.
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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.
Editor's Note
Editor’s note: I’d move my kids out of town too with the cost of living in NYC
Families are leaving in droves thanks to skyrocketing costs for housing and child care.
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.
Housing
Report: Living conditions in private, low-income housing are 'horrendous'
Community Service Society’s analysis also found that when NYCHA conditions are bad, they are “very bad.”
Real Estate
Broker fee bill to draw hundreds of real estate pros, advocates to City Hall
The bill would shift the hefty fee from tenants to whomever hires the broker.
Housing
Inside the Adams administration’s Albany housing strategy
After mixed results in previous sessions, the mayor came away with everything he wanted for housing in the latest state budget. Here’s how they got their act together.
Albany Agenda
Progressives launch campaign to get upstate cities to opt in to ‘good cause’ law
The state budget’s “good cause” eviction protections only apply automatically to tenants in New York City, but other cities can choose to opt in to the regulations.
