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New York City
fromCurbed
21 hours ago

'I'm Obviously Going to Be Painted As the Heel'

Rents for nearly a million New York apartments need to increase to maintain habitable conditions, according to Kenny Burgos.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week ago

The Daily Dirt: Applying tax the rich to rent stabilization

An income-tax surcharge on high-earning rent-stabilized tenants could generate revenue while incentivizing them to move to better housing, freeing apartments for those with greater need.
#affordable-housing
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Atlantic Avenue Tower Launches Affordable Housing Lottery

Prosper Brooklyn offers 65 affordable rent-stabilized apartments in Crown Heights, with 52 units for households earning 40-60% AMI and upscale amenities including a movie theater and sauna.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
7 months ago

Affordable Housing Lottery Opens for Fort Greene Tower

Affordable housing lottery opens for 49 units in a new 23-story Fulton Street tower with amenities and income restrictions.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
7 months ago

Affordable housing lottery opens at Williamsburg Wharf waterfront tower * Brooklyn Paper

Affordable housing lottery for rent-stabilized apartments at Williamsburg Wharf A1, catering to families earning 80% of AMI.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Atlantic Avenue Tower Launches Affordable Housing Lottery

Prosper Brooklyn offers 65 affordable rent-stabilized apartments in Crown Heights, with 52 units for households earning 40-60% AMI and upscale amenities including a movie theater and sauna.
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#housing-policy
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Departing senator gets failing grade from real estate industry

Brian Kavanagh's tenure as housing committee chair ends with the 2019 rent stabilization law creating widespread bankruptcies, bank failures, and deteriorating housing conditions despite intended tenant protections.
fromCity Limits
7 months ago
New York City

Cuomo's Plan to Means-Test Rent Stabilized Apartments, And What Else Happened This Week In Housing

NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
11 months ago

Rent-stabilized shortfalls may grow "exponentially," new data shows

The Furman Center warns of increasing financial pressures on rent-stabilized housing, especially in the Bronx, after the HSTPA of 2019.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Departing senator gets failing grade from real estate industry

Brian Kavanagh's tenure as housing committee chair ends with the 2019 rent stabilization law creating widespread bankruptcies, bank failures, and deteriorating housing conditions despite intended tenant protections.
fromCity Limits
7 months ago
New York City

Cuomo's Plan to Means-Test Rent Stabilized Apartments, And What Else Happened This Week In Housing

NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
11 months ago

Rent-stabilized shortfalls may grow "exponentially," new data shows

The Furman Center warns of increasing financial pressures on rent-stabilized housing, especially in the Bronx, after the HSTPA of 2019.
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#rent-freeze
fromFox News
1 month ago
New York City

Is Mamdani's socialist push for rent controls about to wreck the New York City housing market?

fromFox News
1 month ago
New York City

Is Mamdani's socialist push for rent controls about to wreck the New York City housing market?

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#zohran-mamdani
fromAol
7 months ago
NYC politics

Criticism over socialist NYC candidate Mamdani's rent-stabilized apartment mounts after ethics complaint

fromAol
7 months ago
NYC politics

Criticism over socialist NYC candidate Mamdani's rent-stabilized apartment mounts after ethics complaint

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New York City
fromtherealdeal.com
1 month ago

What to do about illegal subletters

Subletting spare rooms in rent-stabilized apartments reduces housing availability, enriches leaseholders at landlords' expense, and suggests landlords should share revenue and screen renters.
#nyc-housing
fromCurbed
1 month ago
New York City

How Can I Tell If the Apartment I Want Is Rent-Stabilized?

New York lacks a comprehensive public database of rent-stabilized apartments, making verification difficult and exposing renters to illegal overcharges.
fromCity Limits
9 months ago
NYC politics

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? June 6, 2025

The Trump administration's budget could severely cut NYC housing programs, adversely affecting low-income renters.
Advocates are pushing for social housing to promote community land trusts and nonprofit ownership.
New law will require landlords to disclose rent-stabilization status in properties to assist tenants.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
9 months ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? June 6, 2025

The Trump administration's budget could severely cut NYC housing programs, adversely affecting low-income renters.
Advocates are pushing for social housing to promote community land trusts and nonprofit ownership.
New law will require landlords to disclose rent-stabilization status in properties to assist tenants.
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Real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Disabled Tenant in 'Trapped' in Fourth Floor Walk-Up Due to City Rent Freeze Transfer Policy: Lawsuit

A disability rent-freeze (DRIE) was denied transfer after a tenant moved, leaving her with unaffordable monthly rent.
New York City
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I used ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity to research a gnarly NYC rent situation. Here's what I learned.

AI tools can help tenants identify potential rent-stabilization protections by analyzing rent-history documents and citing relevant housing regulations and court decisions.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

NYC's small landlords say they won't survive Mamdani plan to freeze rent

Small New York landlords of pre-1974 rent-stabilized buildings face mounting financial strain as costs rise, rents stagnate, and new tenant-friendly policies increase pressure.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Providence mulls 4% rent cap as national rent control debate boils

Providence city council proposed a rent stabilization ordinance capping most annual rent increases at 4%, potentially discouraging new housing construction.
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New York Knicks
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Mamdani and Hochul mark two weeks as partners in government

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul launched a shared affordability agenda including state-funded universal childcare for two-year-olds, despite disagreements over taxes and bus fares.
#rent-guidelines-board
fromQNS
9 months ago
NYC politics

Gianaris, Rosenthal introduce legislation to reshape NYC Rent Guidelines Board, describe system as 'broken' - QNS

NYC politics
fromQNS
9 months ago

Gianaris, Rosenthal introduce legislation to reshape NYC Rent Guidelines Board, describe system as 'broken' - QNS

Sen. Gianaris and Assembly Member Rosenthal propose reforms to the Rent Guidelines Board to prevent excessive rent increases on stabilized apartments.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
10 months ago

5th Straight Rent Increase Is Likely for a Million N.Y.C. Apartments

The Rent Guidelines Board is likely to approve rent increases for one-year leases for the fifth consecutive year.
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New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

As Rent Transparency Act begins, Brooklyn startup helps renters uncover hidden rent-stabilized apartments amNewYork

New York City's Rent Transparency Act requires landlords of rent-stabilized buildings to post notices, improving tenants' ability to understand rights and contest illegal actions.
New York Knicks
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Mamdani to move into Gracie Mansion; whether he'll keep rent-stabilized apartment in Queens is unclear

Zohran Mamdani and his wife will move into Gracie Mansion when he becomes mayor, citing safety and to concentrate on his rent-freeze affordability agenda.
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NYC real estate
fromThefp
4 months ago

Why New York City Has 50,000 'Ghost Apartments'

Rent-stabilization rules enacted in 2019 have left tens of thousands of apartments vacant because allowed rents often don't cover renovation and maintenance costs.
New York Knicks
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Mamdani transition: Will Albany be a roadblock or a partner in fulfilling Mayor-elect's affordability agenda? | amNewYork

Zohran Mamdani’s affordability agenda — rent freezes, fare-free buses, and universal childcare — depends on Albany’s approval and state funding amid expressed skepticism.
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fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Rent Guidelines Board scales back proposed two-year lease hike, but rent-stabilized tenants still face increases | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

Experts warn of deteriorating rent-stabilized housing stock as NYC Rent Guidelines Board weighs hikes | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

Rent Guideline Board slightly scales back proposed rent hikes

Rent Guidelines Board re-votes to lower proposed rent increases for NYC rent-stabilized apartments.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

NYC Rent Guidelines Board scales back proposed two-year lease hike, but rent-stabilized tenants still face increases | amNewYork

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board has lowered the proposed rent increase for two-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments in a rare revote.
fromwww.amny.com
10 months ago
NYC real estate

Experts warn of deteriorating rent-stabilized housing stock as NYC Rent Guidelines Board weighs hikes | amNewYork

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US politics
fromThe Mercury News
4 months ago

Recall of Fairfax council members failing in early returns

With about 2,800 votes counted, recall bids to remove Mayor Lisel Blash and Vice Mayor Stephanie Hellman were failing; both do not plan to seek re-election in 2027.
US politics
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Running unopposed, Michelle Wu secures second term as her national profile grows

Michelle Wu secured a second term as Boston mayor, running unopposed, maintaining high approval, advancing transit fare-free policies and pursuing rent-stabilization efforts.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Zohran Mamdani can't explain how policies will fund $10B in 'freebies' during NYC mayoral debate

Zohran Mamdani had little to say when asked during Thursday night's mayoral debate how he would cover the cost of his $10 billion in freebies for his socialist agenda - as Gov. Kathy Hochul has insisted she will not raise taxes. "Look, a lot of people have called even my campaign a non-starter when we first again and now I stand before you proud to be the Democratic nominee who got the most votes in city primary history," Mamdani said, dodging the question.
New York City
New York Islanders
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

Mamdani's rent freeze is more likely than ever. Now what?

Landlords propose expense-reducing policies (public insurance, tax abatements) to ease distress in rent-stabilized buildings anticipating a Mamdani rent freeze.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

The Daily Dirt: Mayoral forum superlatives

Mayoral candidates addressed property tax reform, housing policy, rent stabilization, and ballot zoning measures while tailoring messages for an industry-heavy audience.
fromtherealdeal.com
5 months ago

The prices just keep coming down: Rent-stabilized broker's epic rant

If you don't have the paperwork from 15 years ago when you deregulated a unit, when the rent was $900, and now you're charging $6,000 He didn't need to finish the sentence, because rent-stabilized owners know exactly what he's talking about: the risk of having to pay a tenant years' worth of overcharges because they can't document renovations that removed a unit from stabilization, back when that was allowed.
Real estate
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New York City
fromCity Limits
6 months ago

Opinion: NYC Needs More Than Tenant Protections-It Needs a Balanced Approach to Housing

Balance tenant protections with policies that support responsible small landlords to avoid driving owners out and consolidating housing under large corporate or bank ownership.
New York City
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 months ago

MSNBC Panelists Get Heated On Mamdani and His Rent-Stabilized Apartment: This Is All Nonsense!'

Zohran Mamdani, a mayoral frontrunner, lives in a rent-stabilized apartment while earning a high income, prompting debates about affordability and hypocrisy.
#housing-crisis
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago
NYC politics

Rent freeze on the ballot: NYC faces critical decision on housing affordability as Rent Guidelines Board prepares to vote | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
9 months ago

Rent freeze on the ballot: NYC faces critical decision on housing affordability as Rent Guidelines Board prepares to vote | amNewYork

New Yorkers are considering a rent freeze as a potential solution to a housing and affordability crisis.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Tax lien sales by NYC threaten to worsen the affordable housing crisis

Older rent-stabilized units in NYC are facing a financial crisis due to insufficient rental income and rising expenses.
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NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
9 months ago

Fashion model's unauthorized roommate fends off eviction again

Tasheem Jenkins has successfully avoided eviction from a rent-stabilized apartment, highlighting potential flaws in the eviction system.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

Kushner settles lawsuit over Heights deal

Kushner Cos. settled a lawsuit alleging deception in a multifamily buildings purchase, impacting their investment strategy.
NYC real estate
fromForbes
9 months ago

Six Years After HSTPA, NYC Owners Face Escalating Costs, Falling Values

HSTPA has led to severe financial challenges for owners of rent-stabilized buildings, including disinvestment and increased vacancies.
NYC real estate
fromBloomberglaw
9 months ago

NY Sheds Landlords' Rent Stabilization Law Challenge Appeal

New York's rent stabilization law upholds penalties for landlords who fail to provide required information.
The Second Circuit Court's decision supports municipalities' rights to address housing emergencies.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
9 months ago

Public Rent History Will Help Tenants Fight Overcharges

New law mandates posting signs in rent-stabilized buildings to inform tenants of their rights and rental history.
NYC real estate
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
9 months ago

Information is power': New law empowers rent-stabilized tenants to fight overcharges Brooklyn Paper

The Tenants Transparency Act helps tenants combat illegal rent hikes and improves awareness of rent-stabilized units.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Exclusive | Thousands of rent-stabilized apartments face foreclosure in NYC tenant 'bloodbath'

Rent-stabilized apartments in NYC face foreclosure threats due to mortgage defaults by landlords, leading to scarcity of affordable housing.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
10 months ago

Death loop: Inside New York's Kafkaesque hardship program for landlords

The state offers limited, frustrating support for landlords facing financial difficulties with rent-stabilized buildings.
NYC politics
fromIndypendent
10 months ago

NYC Tenants Face Hefty Rent Hikes After RGB Votes on Preliminary Recommendations

New Yorkers protested rent increases, demanding a freeze as the Rent Guidelines Board voted to raise rents on stabilized apartments.
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