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TRANSIT ORIENTED HOUSING
Feb. 2, 2023
How Hochul Plans to Build Hundreds of Thousands of Homes Near Train Stations
Here are the real estate policies to watch in Hochul’s budget
Feb. 2, 2023
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday unveiled a $227 billion state budget plan aimed at ramping up housing production through zoning changes and tax incentives. BY KATHRYN BRENZEL, The Real Deal New York Real Estate News
Queens Lawmaker Proposes 7-Year Delay on Local Law 97 Implementation
Feb. 2, 2023
Some more environmentally conscious lawmakers may believe Local Law 97 couldn’t be implemented fast enough, but Queens Councilmember Vickie Paladino is trying to slam the brakes. By Mark Hallum, Commercial Observer
Section 8 Bill Introduced in Senate
Jan. 31, 2023
The bipartisan legislation seeks to revitalize HUD’s Section 8 Voucher program. By Maria Spencer, National Apartment Association
Weekly Newsletter 1/29/23
Jan. 29, 2023
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The Sociopath Next Door
Jan. 29, 2023
New York’s city council wants to bar the use of criminal background checks by landlords. By Seth Barron, City Journal
The data prove it: New York progs should spare the little guy their housing ‘help’
Jan. 27, 2023
A news study shows that 75% of responding landlords, who manage rent-stabilized housing units in the city, have been forced to delay. By Post Editorial Board, New York Post
White House unveils tenant protections, but ignores progressive wish list
Jan. 25, 2023
The White House is directing federal agencies to explore ways to crack down on unfair leasing practices and limit exorbitant rent hikes... BY: KATY O'DONNELL, Politico
NYCHA rent collection plummets to 65% — a record low for agency
Jan. 24, 2023
Cash-strapped NYCHA’s rent collection is crashing to a record low. By Jasmine Sheena, New York Post
Weekly Newsletter 1/22/23
Jan. 22, 2023
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