New York State
Politics
Ideas for a new New York
Experts, advocates and lawmakers on the ambitious policies that could remake New York after the pandemic.
Housing
Policy
Lawmakers call on NYCHA to fix its ventilation issues
It could help prevent spikes in coronavirus cases as people spend more time indoors this winter.
Housing
Policy
SoHo rezoning not a safe bet with Manhattan BP candidates
While most expressed at least theoretical support, missing details prevent them from fully committing.
Housing
Policy
NYC could ban criminal background checks on potential tenants
The real estate lobby is opposed.
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.
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.
Opinion
Opinion
Build community, instead of fear, on the Upper West Side
Affluent neighborhoods should help solve homelessness.
Opinion
Opinion
More housing is the answer to less transit
Upzone commercial areas to allow more housing in them.
Housing
Policy
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.
Opinion
Opinion
Keep New York’s housing courts closed
To protect Black lives, extend the halt on all evictions.
Housing
Policy
Rent strike begins, but rent or mortgage relief remains uncertain
Federal aid is likely needed to make rent or mortgage cancelation feasible.
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.
Housing
Policy
Who would pay for a rent suspension?
Gianaris and Niou want to cancel rent for tenants hit by coronavirus.
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.
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.
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.
Housing
Policy
How landlords could still raise rents despite new tenant protections
A little-known practice is generating buzz among advocates and industry members.
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.
Housing
Policy
Broker’s fees have been eliminated, thanks to new rent reforms
While renters rejoice, the real estate industry fears the worst.
New York City
Politics