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How Hochul Plans to Build Hundreds of Thousands of Homes Near Train Stations
Feb. 3, 2023
The governor's proposal for “transit-oriented development” has so far gotten a mixed reception from suburban legislators, who killed a similar plan last year. By Sam Mellins, Focus New York
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
2023 STATE REAL ESTATE POLICIES TO WATCH
Feb. 2, 2023
Here are the real estate policies to watch in Hochul’s budget
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
PODCAST: Cea Weaver: How to solve New York's housing crisis
Jan. 19, 2023
The link below is shared so that our members can better understand the arguments the tenant lobbyists are making regarding Good Cause Eviction. By Spectrum News 1
White House prepares new tenant protections, alarming housing industry
Jan. 18, 2023
Democrats want the administration to enact new restrictions on rent hikes and punish landlords they accuse of price-gouging. By KATY O'DONNELL, Politico
Ask Sam: Can I use my rent-stabilized apartment as an Airbnb?
Jan. 11, 2023
A new NYC law requires hosts to register their short-term rentals. Stabilized tenants have limits on what they can charge guests. BY HIMMELSTEIN MCCONNELL GRIBBEN & JOSEPH LLP, Brick Underground
Governor Hochul Announces Statewide Strategy to Address New York’s Housing Crisis and Build 800,000 New Homes
Jan. 10, 2023
New York Housing Compact Will Set Local Housing Targets, Include Local Participation to Achieve Housing Growth in Every Community
Legislative housing chairs weigh in on Hochul’s NY Housing Compact
Jan. 10, 2023
Perhaps the biggest proposal to come out of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s second State of the State address was a plan to create 800,000 new homes over the next decade across the state. By Tim William, Spectrum News 1