Housing
Opinion
Opinion: A revolving loan fund could help solve New York’s housing crisis
To drive down the cost of housing, we need a dramatic increase in supply – which means we need to make it cheaper to take out loans to fund new housing construction.
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NYC Homeowners Call for Change to New Short-Term Rental Law
The regulation intended to increase affordable housing and lower rents has made housing unaffordable for vulnerable NYC homeowners, and the New York City Council has introduced a bill to fix it.
Albany Agenda
Here’s what’s on the agenda for the 2025 state legislative session
From education to criminal justice, lawmakers have a lot to debate next year in Albany.
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.”
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.
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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.
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