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

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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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Former commissioner of the city Department of Veterans' Services Loree Sutton.

Housing

NYC got homeless vets off the streets. Can it replicate the feat?

A major federal initiative, plenty of city resources and coordination were key in the city’s success.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

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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

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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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Mayor Bill de Blasio released a plan to end street homelessness in five years.

Housing

Is de Blasio passing the buck on street homelessness?

The next mayor will decide whether de Blasio’s new plan will succeed or fail.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

Policy

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New York City has been sending homeless people around the country, and now the cities they move to are pushing back.

Housing

Relocation of homeless not biggest concern with New York City program

A better payment process is vital for the program housing the city’s homeless, critics say.

By KAY DERVISHI

Policy

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