Largest rate hike in decades, competing with investor buyers, & more

By Emily Myers | June 16, 2022 - 10:30AM

The Federal Reserve raises interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point—its biggest move since 1994—in an effort to tackle inflation (The New York Times)

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander joins housing advocates calling for a more equitable property tax as the 421-a tax program sunsets (press release)

Investors buy a record share of the residential buildings in New York in the first quarter, up 50 percent compared to last year (Redfin)

Several NYC developments face investigations for using fake architect credentials (NY Post)

A lack of guidance on sidewalk restaurant sheds means many are racking up violations, becoming eyesores, and harboring rats (The City)

The BQE is still crumbling—and there's still no plan to fix it (The New York Times)

Emily Myers

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Emily Myers is a real estate writer and podcast host. As the former host of the Brick Underground podcast, she earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Emily studied journalism at the University of the Arts, London, earned an MA Honors degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh and lived for a decade in California.

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