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Democrats whine about Con Ed hikes caused by their own dumb policies
July 23, 2023
Better sit down before you open your next Con Ed bill: Rates are set to soar, starting next month — and double over the next two years
Build, baby, build: Hochul goes around the obstructive Legislature to push more housing construction
July 23, 2023
Governor Hochul announced several executive actions to promote housing growth as part of her ongoing commitment to addressing New York’s housing crisis, largely driven by a severe housing shortage.
These pols failed to do what they require of landlords
July 23, 2023
City government imposes a dizzying array of requirements on landlords, as some of its own leaders have found out — the hard way.
Property tax reform never happens: NYC’s real estate levy system must be repaired
July 23, 2023
No longtime observer of New York politics is shocked that one critical issue was never even part of the conversation: the reform of New York City’s broken property tax system.
Podcast: NYC Rent Stabilization? Real Solutions by Real Owners!
July 19, 2023
SPONY members discuss NYC rent stabilization
The Housing Session That Wasn't
July 16, 2023
End of NY legislative session becomes nightmare for real estate
NYCHA says it needs nearly $80 billion for repairs
July 16, 2023
New York City’s public housing agency needs more than $78 billion to make much-needed repairs to its dilapidated housing stock, according to a new 20-year assessment released Wednesday
New York Rent Control: Could the End be Near?
July 15, 2023
New York Rent Control: Could the End be Near?
Rent/​Landlord Control Challenged in NYC
July 15, 2023
New York City’s strict rent control law also restricts the ability of landlords to exit the market. Tommy Berry details a challenge the Supreme Court may take up in the next term.
Supreme Court pressed to take up case challenging 'draconian' New York City rent control law
July 15, 2023
Lawsuit aims to end 50 years of rent-controlled apartments in NYC