Lying to get a rental, environmental racism, & more

By Jennifer White Karp | October 24, 2022 - 10:30AM

Two renters edit their bank statements and pay stubs in order to qualify for a rental apartment (Curbed)

The right-to-counsel program fails to provide much-needed legal representation to thousands of NYC tenants with cases in housing court (Hell Gate)

Lower East Side and Chinatown residents cite environmental racism in their lawsuit to stop new tower developments (The City)

A family leaves behind a restrictive Jackson Heights co-op for a East Elmhurst rental (The New York Times)

Bed-Stuy residents rally to stop the sale of the former Dangler Mansion site at 441 Willoughby Ave. (Brownstoner)

Who is responsible when a leak in a vacant co-op apartment damages a neighboring unit? (The New York Times)

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Jennifer steers Brick Underground’s editorial coverage of New York City residential real estate and writes articles on market trends and strategies for buyers, sellers, and renters. Jennifer’s 15-year career in New York City real estate journalism includes stints as a writer and editor at The Real Deal and its spinoff publication, Luxury Listings NYC.

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