Housing

Policy

DOH and PPL identify fraud in previous home care program

The company said that there will be fewer opportunities for fraud following a controversial switch to a single fiscal intermediary.

Opinion

Opinion: The Kingsbridge Armory redevelopment is a historic opportunity for the Bronx

The future of the Kingsbridge Armory is moving in the right direction, but there is more work to be done to ensure that the redevelopment of this landmark works for all of the borough’s residents.

Housing

Opinion: A vote for more homes

This November, New Yorkers have a rare chance to reshape the rules that have let NIMBYs stall housing production for decades.

Opinion

Opinion: A rent freeze is good politics and good policy

A rent freeze on rent-stabilized housing stock would provide a budget-neutral tool to prevent homelessness and strengthen tenants’ purchasing power as consumers.

Housing

Connecting housing vouchers with New Yorkers in need of homes

Anthos|Home co-founder and CEO Laura Lazarus on finding creative housing solutions with existing resources.

News & Politics

Mamdani primary win showcases political power of tenants

The Tenant Bloc, launched earlier this year, backed mayoral candidates like Zohran Mamdani who called for a rent freeze. Now, it's looking ahead to 2026.

Opinion

Opinion: NYC deserves more tenant champions serving on the City Council

REBNY and the LeFrak Organization are spending big to drown out the voices of working-class voters.

Policy

Court of Appeals upholds Kingston’s rent control policies

The decision from New York’s highest court will likely embolden other upstate cities that want to adopt rent control but have been scared off by lawsuits from landlord groups.

Opinion

Opinion: Algorithms are inflating our rent. It’s time to stop them.

We need to pass a state law prohibiting landlords from using algorithmic price-setting software like RealPage.

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Campaigns & Elections

Airbnb starts spending to support vocal critic Jumaane Williams

Why? Because he is “deeply committed to preserving the affordability of our city.”

Housing

NY’s top court hears arguments on upstate rent control

The outcome of the case could determine whether cities like Kingston and Poughkeepsie can follow New York City’s lead and adopt rent stabilization measures.

Opinion

Opinion: An innovative proposal to fund housing development at the Western Yards

Replicating the successful Hudson Yards Infrastructure Corporation model could allow for 4,000 new homes to be built on the site.

Events

State levels playing field for home buyers, creates pathways for affordable housing

New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner Ruth Anne Visnauskas discussed efforts underway to help New Yorkers at City & State’s 2025 Affordable Housing Summit.

Policy

Four-year pilot program for housing vouchers included in final state budget

The governor and Legislature had previously agreed to a two-year pilot for the Housing Access Voucher Program, but the final budget includes a four-year pilot program.

Events

Shaping the future of New York’s state’s affordable housing

City & State’s upcoming 2025 Affordable Housing Forum features keynote speaker RuthAnne Visnauskas of New York State Homes and Community Renewal and three panel discussions.

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UPSTREAM2025 leads discussion on growing NYC affordable housing and ending homelessness

The annual event, now in its third year, gathered public officials and experts to explore groundbreaking policies that will lead to solutions to the city’s affordable housing crisis.

Policy

Hochul wants condos in exchange for HAVP

The governor agreed to a two-year pilot for a popular rental voucher program, but not without getting something in return.