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New York warns insurers to stop discriminating against renters with housing aid
June 30, 2024
New York state’s insurance regulator is warning companies that they can’t deny coverage to property owners because they rent to low-income tenants or residents with government housing subsidies.
City Moves to Resurrect Tax Breaks for Renovations, But Housing Stakeholders Are Split
June 30, 2024
The city’s lawmakers and housing agency seem poised to reintroduce and pass a more affordability-focused J-51 tax program to help fix up apartments—but some housing stakeholders are lukewarm on the prospect.
Tenant groups tell distressed landlords to use government programs. One is barely working
June 30, 2024
State’s hardship program receives just 11 applications in five years
2024 New York state Senate and Assembly primary election results
June 30, 2024
Incumbents on all sides of the Democratic Party are on the defensive from competitive challengers.
New York’s Housing Hell
June 30, 2024
Instead of punishing landlords with inefficiency and uncertainty, housing courts should provide for a fair, predictable, and timely eviction process.
With Unpaid Property Taxes And Bills Nearing $2B, NYC Looks For New Way To Collect
June 23, 2024
The New York City Council is slated to introduce a new way to collect unpaid property and water bills totaling more than $1.8B, replacing a system that relied on tax liens.
City will start inspecting buildings proactively after 2 collapses
June 23, 2024
City will start inspecting buildings proactively after 2 collapses
Trifecta of NYC utility hikes could bring double-digit increases: What to know
June 23, 2024
https://gothamist.com/news/trifecta-of-nyc-utility-hikes-could-bring-double-digit-increases-what-to-know
Rent Board Approves Larger Hike For Stabilized Units As Costs Squeeze Landlords, Tenants
June 23, 2024
https://www.bisnow.com/new-york/news/multifamily/rent-guidelines-board-oks-another-rent-hike-as-costs-squeeze-landlords-and-tenants-124740
Reform NYC’s charter to allow open primaries — and rescue City Hall from the hard left
June 23, 2024
Reform NYC’s charter to allow open primaries — and rescue City Hall from the hard left