Housing
Policy
Progressive NYC Council Members call for action on deed theft
After Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested protesting last week, his colleagues are joining his call to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Editor's Note
Opinion
Editor’s note: When an arrest can help
Council Member Chi Ossé got roughed up by the cops this week, boosting awareness of deed theft – and his own profile.
Heard Around Town
Politics
Chi Ossé arrested after protesting deed theft
After the New York City Council member was forced to the ground and handcuffed by several officers, he called for state and city action to prevent real estate speculators from preying on his constituents.
Real Estate
Policy
‘Mr. Mayor, I would choose you as an adversary any day of the week.’ Some Council members are readying for latest rental voucher fight
Advocates and some City Council members say expanding CityFHEPS housing assistance is key to preventing homelessness. Budget watchdogs warn it’s unsustainable.
Policy
Policy
Could the Sunnyside Yard project, once rejected by AOC and local elected officials, be revived?
Mayor Zohran Mamdani pitched the massive project to President Donald Trump this week, and he said he got a positive reception. Back in Queens, however, the reactions were mixed.
Opinion
Opinion
Opinion: Give New York developers a reason to build
Here’s how to motivate builders into creating more affordable housing.
Real Estate
Policy
Council-weakening housing proposals survive the Board of Elections
Voters will likely consider the proposals, which aim to streamline the process for building affordable housing, in November.
Trailblazers
Power Lists
The 2025 Trailblazers in Building & Real Estate
The key leaders reshaping and redeveloping New York.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
How real estate is grappling with the specter of Zohran
New York City developers and landlords are moving through the phases of grief about frozen rents.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Policy
Freeze the rent of … how many apartments exactly?
Breaking down New York City’s housing stock.
2025 New York City Mayoral Election
Politics
Eleonora Srugo wants to ‘Sell the City’ on Eric Adams
The real estate agent and Netflix reality star launched a new independent expenditure committee backing the mayor this week.
Policy
Policy
Charter Revision Commission: NYC should have even-year elections, member deference should no longer reign
The 13-member panel is expected to put forth five proposals Monday for voters to consider in November.
Policy
Policy
Is NYC’s housing engine finally restarting? New residential permit filings jump in second quarter
Building permits are up 43% year-over-year as the new 485-x tax break takes effect. Most projects are capped at 99 units – just below the wage trigger in the new program.
New York City
Politics
Tenant, real estate groups team up against rent hike for some voucher recipients
Advocacy groups are launching a coalition and letter-writing campaign to oppose the Adams administration’s proposal.
Housing
Politics
New statewide tenant group hopes to counter real estate lobby
Organizers working with the Housing Justice for All coalition are launching the New York State Tenant Bloc, a 501(c)(4) organization to support pro-tenant candidates.
Real Estate
Politics
‘New Yorkers don’t care.’ Is the real estate pledge dead in NYC politics?
Not so long ago, Democrats were rushing to swear off landlord and developer campaign donations. A new YIMBY era seems to have made that pledge less relevant.
Policy
Policy
Chi Ossé’s broker fee bill set to pass City Council
“Sometimes good intentions do not get the results that you’re looking for,” said Mayor Eric Adams, declining to say whether he’d sign or veto the bill if passed.
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Kenny Burgos is ready to represent the city’s property owners
A Q&A with Kenny Burgos, head of the New York Apartment Association and former Assembly member.
Real Estate
Policy