Housing

A rent freeze is possible, but the details are murky

A bill in the state Legislature would offer rent relief for struggling tenants, but landlords would be affected too.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Housing

Who would pay for a rent suspension?

Gianaris and Niou want to cancel rent for tenants hit by coronavirus.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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State Senator Alessandra Biaggi was one of the lawmakers to call for a halt in evictions.

New York City

Lawmakers and advocates call on the state to halt evictions

Many argue that evictions during this public health crisis could lead to more people contracting the coronavirus.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

News & Politics

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Mayor Bill de Blasio riding the subway, his homelessness plan has been broadly criticized.

Housing

Will de Blasio’s subway homelessness plan be a train wreck?

Homeless advocates, outreach workers and cops say the mayor’s approach doesn’t address root causes.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

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Despite spending billions of dollars New York City seems incapable of addressing the humanitarian crisis that is its homeless problem.

Housing

How New York’s programs and policies are keeping the homeless on the street

Despite damning reports, calls to action and billions spent, New York is perpetuating the crisis.

By BOB HENNELLY

Policy

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Housing

How landlords could still raise rents despite new tenant protections

A little-known practice is generating buzz among advocates and industry members.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Housing

Some real estate brokers aren’t following new rent regulations

Multiple tenants have reported that brokers are still trying to charge them considerable fees.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Policy

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NYC tenants will no longer have to pay broker's fees.

Housing

Broker’s fees have been eliminated, thanks to new rent reforms

While renters rejoice, the real estate industry fears the worst.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

Policy

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New York City

Developers won’t like Scott Stringer’s new housing plan

The New York City comptroller wants to require affordable units in all new developments and eliminate 421a.

By AMANDA LUZ HENNING SANTIAGO

News & Politics

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States are legalizing turning garages into apartments.

Commentary

New York’s affordable housing solution is hidden in the garage

The state should legalize turning garages into apartments.

By ALEC SCHIERENBECK

Opinion

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