City & State New York

Housing

Policy

Federal eviction order prompts calls for further state action

The Trump administration paused evictions until the end of the year, but it won’t cover all New Yorkers.

By Annie McDonough
September 3, 2020

Housing

Policy

NYC’s plan to move homeless people back into shelters

Despite Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement, it’s unclear what the city will do to help homeless New Yorkers.

By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
August 19, 2020

Opinion

Build community, instead of fear, on the Upper West Side

Affluent neighborhoods should help solve homelessness.

By Pablo Zevallos
August 13, 2020

Opinion

What is the current state of eviction protections in New York?

A patchwork of guidance can be hard to understand for renters and landlords as housing courts reopen.

By Rebecca C. Lewis
July 28, 2020

Opinion

Keep New York’s housing courts closed

To protect Black lives, extend the halt on all evictions.

By Veronica Cook and Robert Sanderman
July 7, 2020

Housing

Policy

Rent strike begins, but rent or mortgage relief remains uncertain

Federal aid is likely needed to make rent or mortgage cancelation feasible.

By Rebecca C. Lewis
May 1, 2020

Housing

Policy

A rent freeze is possible, but the details are murky

A bill in the state Legislature would offer rent relief for struggling tenants, but landlords would be affected too.

By Rebecca C. Lewis
March 31, 2020

Housing

Policy

Who would pay for a rent suspension?

Gianaris and Niou want to cancel rent for tenants hit by coronavirus.

By Zach Williams
March 25, 2020

New York State

Politics

Lawmakers and advocates call on the state to halt evictions

Many argue that evictions during this public health crisis could lead to more people contracting the coronavirus.

By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
March 13, 2020

Homelessness

Policy

Will de Blasio’s subway homelessness plan be a train wreck?

Homeless advocates, outreach workers and cops say the mayor’s approach doesn’t address root causes.

By Kay Dervishi
March 10, 2020

Homelessness

Policy

How New York’s programs and policies are keeping the homeless on the street

Despite damning reports, calls to action and billions spent, New York is perpetuating the crisis.

By Bob Hennelly
March 9, 2020

Housing

Policy

How landlords could still raise rents despite new tenant protections

A little-known practice is generating buzz among advocates and industry members.

By Rebecca C. Lewis
February 25, 2020

Housing

Policy

Some real estate brokers aren’t following new rent regulations

Multiple tenants have reported that brokers are still trying to charge them considerable fees.

By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
February 10, 2020

Housing

Policy

Broker’s fees have been eliminated, thanks to new rent reforms

While renters rejoice, the real estate industry fears the worst.

By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
February 6, 2020

New York City

Politics

Developers won’t like Scott Stringer’s new housing plan

The New York City comptroller wants to require affordable units in all new developments and eliminate 421a.

By Amanda Luz Henning Santiago
January 31, 2020

Housing

Opinion

New York’s affordable housing solution is hidden in the garage

The state should legalize turning garages into apartments.

By Alec Schierenbeck
January 15, 2020

New York City

Policy

Relocation of homeless not biggest concern with New York City program

A better payment process is vital for the program housing the city’s homeless, critics say.

By Kay Dervishi
December 10, 2019

New York City

Opinion

Could New York City’s Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning rule be overturned?

If a lawsuit against Marin County, California succeeds in the Supreme Court, the New York policy could be vulnerable.

By Scott Lemieux
October 18, 2019

New York City

Policy

Will the New York City Council cap real estate broker rental fees?

City Councilman Keith Powers introduced a bill to cap at one month’s rent the amount renters pay in broker fees, but the real estate industry is lobbying aggressively against it and the outcome remains uncertain.

By Ethan Stark-Miller
July 23, 2019

Federal eviction order prompts calls for further state action

The Trump administration paused evictions until the end of the year, but it won’t cover all New Yorkers.

NYC’s plan to move homeless people back into shelters

Despite Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement, it’s unclear what the city will do to help homeless New Yorkers.

Build community, instead of fear, on the Upper West Side

Affluent neighborhoods should help solve homelessness.

More housing is the answer to less transit

Upzone commercial areas to allow more housing in them.

What is the current state of eviction protections in New York?

A patchwork of guidance can be hard to understand for renters and landlords as housing courts reopen.

Keep New York’s housing courts closed

To protect Black lives, extend the halt on all evictions.

Rent strike begins, but rent or mortgage relief remains uncertain

Federal aid is likely needed to make rent or mortgage cancelation feasible.

A rent freeze is possible, but the details are murky

A bill in the state Legislature would offer rent relief for struggling tenants, but landlords would be affected too.

Who would pay for a rent suspension?

Gianaris and Niou want to cancel rent for tenants hit by coronavirus.

Lawmakers and advocates call on the state to halt evictions

Many argue that evictions during this public health crisis could lead to more people contracting the coronavirus.

Will de Blasio’s subway homelessness plan be a train wreck?

Homeless advocates, outreach workers and cops say the mayor’s approach doesn’t address root causes.

How New York’s programs and policies are keeping the homeless on the street

Despite damning reports, calls to action and billions spent, New York is perpetuating the crisis.

How landlords could still raise rents despite new tenant protections

A little-known practice is generating buzz among advocates and industry members.

Some real estate brokers aren’t following new rent regulations

Multiple tenants have reported that brokers are still trying to charge them considerable fees.

Broker’s fees have been eliminated, thanks to new rent reforms

While renters rejoice, the real estate industry fears the worst.

Developers won’t like Scott Stringer’s new housing plan

The New York City comptroller wants to require affordable units in all new developments and eliminate 421a.

New York’s affordable housing solution is hidden in the garage

The state should legalize turning garages into apartments.

Relocation of homeless not biggest concern with New York City program

A better payment process is vital for the program housing the city’s homeless, critics say.

Could New York City’s Mandatory Inclusionary Zoning rule be overturned?

If a lawsuit against Marin County, California succeeds in the Supreme Court, the New York policy could be vulnerable.

Will the New York City Council cap real estate broker rental fees?

City Councilman Keith Powers introduced a bill to cap at one month’s rent the amount renters pay in broker fees, but the real estate industry is lobbying aggressively against it and the outcome remains uncertain.