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Aerial panoramic view of Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, USA, on a sunny day.
Affordable Housing
Federal rental aid safe for now as White House reverses course
By Celia Young |January 29, 2025 - 3:45PM
Hochul discusses her $252 billion budget for New York's 2026 fiscal year.
Live
Hochul proposes record $252 billion budget with funds for the City of Yes
By Celia Young |January 22, 2025 - 10:00AM
Mayor Eric Adams kicked off the city's budget negotiation process on Thursday, which will run until July.
Neighborhood Intel
Adams unveils $115 billion preliminary budget that makes housing a priority for NYC
By Celia Young |January 17, 2025 - 4:30PM
Governor Kathy Hochul addressed hundreds gathered at REBNY’s annual gala last evening at The Glasshouse in Hell’s Kitchen.
Live
Electeds mingle with real estate bigwigs at annual gala while other pols protest outside

… It was the biggest night of the year for the real estate industry Elected officials and developers mingled at the Real Estate Board of New Yorks ritzy annual gala …

By Celia Young |January 17, 2025 - 2:15PM
Hochul addresses a crowd of elected officials, union leaders, and other audience members at her State of the State address on Tuesday, Jan. 15th.
Rent
Hochul takes aim at institutional housing investors and rent-fixing software in State of the State

… because renters dont get to see rent data said Jonathan Miller president and CEO of real estate appraisal firm Miller Samuel The landlords have access to private information that …

By Celia Young |January 15, 2025 - 11:15AM
New York City Mayor Eric Adams addresses a crowd gathered at the historic Apollo Theater in Harlem on Thursday for his State of the City address.
Neighborhood Intel
Adams proposes more ‘family-sized’ apartments in State of the City address

… Mayor Eric Adams announced plans to create more apartments for New York Citys families and build 100000 new housing units in Manhattan over the next decade in his State of the City address on Thursday  His speech also celebrated City of …

By Celia Young |January 10, 2025 - 10:00AM
Supporters of the FARE Act gather at a rally at the steps of City Hall before the Nov. 13th vote, where the act passed with 42 council members in favor.
The Search
REBNY sues to block new NYC broker fee law
By Celia Young |December 17, 2024 - 10:45AM
Seven NYC mayoral hopefuls gathered at a forum on housing at Fordham University School of Law on Saturday, Dec. 7th. 
The Market
NYC mayoral hopefuls want a rent freeze, but tenants may have to wait until 2026
By Celia Young |December 10, 2024 - 5:00PM
View of Manhattan buildings
Affordable Housing
The FARE Act is not likely to result in steeply higher rents for new leases
By Jennifer White Karp |December 10, 2024 - 4:30PM
Urban cityscape of New York City showcasing diverse architecture under a clear blue sky.
The Market
What a second Trump presidency could mean for NYC renters
By Celia Young |December 6, 2024 - 11:30AM