Rents are rising, apartment development starts drop and construction jobs decline, new statistics show. By Greg David Mar 14 4:59am EDT With the state legislature
Tag: Affordable housing
The Rent Is Still Too High
Housing prices are spiraling alongside homelessness. To solve this crisis, we need to recognize housing as a human right. By Farrah Hassen | February 21, 2024 The
Looking for an NYC Apartment? Good Luck.
Rental vacancy rate plunges to 1.4%, key Census report says, as low-income New Yorkers struggle the most. By Greg David Feb 8 5:30pm EST The
The Importance of Home
For generations, poor people have relied on each other to keep a roof over their heads. But in the world’s wealthiest country, we need more.
WTC Housing Activists Hail Hochul’s Heightened Goals for Affordability
Governor announces more income-restricted units and set-aside for locals there on 9/11 — while acknowledging impact of ‘100% affordable’ agitators. Gabriel Poblete, The City This
City Council Vows to Override Mayor Adams Veto of Housing Voucher Bills
Katie Honan, The City This article was originally published on Jun 23 1:42pm EDT by THE CITY Mayor Eric Adams on Friday blocked four City
City Housing Officials Call Apartment Vacancies a ‘Distraction’ Amid Demands for More Oversight
Sam Rabiyah, The City This article was originally published on Jun 6 6:49pm EDT by THE CITY City housing officials firmly objected at a hearing
460 Main Street Opening, Fresh Update, Roosevelt Island
Opening 460 Main Street on Roosevelt Island is a big deal. It increases affordable housing here with new construction for the first time. Quietly. A
Dreaming: Edward Logue’s Roosevelt Island, Then and Now
Edward Logue’s Roosevelt Island doesn’t match exactly with what we see today, but it’s in the ballpark.. But who was Ed Logue? You’ve probably heard
Roosevelt Landings Sale Tops $1.1 Billion
Roosevelt Landings sale tops $1.1 billion as L+M Fund Management takes over the lease for the largest of the original WIRE buildings. With RIOC’s approval,