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Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Report says Boston's suburbs are turning into majority renter communities

Suburbs near Boston are experiencing a surge in renters, reflecting the city's growing unaffordability.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

City Council greenlights major Atlantic Avenue rezoning * Brooklyn Paper

A major rezoning plan in central Brooklyn aims to replace industrial buildings with residential towers, providing thousands of new housing units, including affordable options.
Mission District
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Will the Creation of a Historic District in San Francisco Hold Back New Housing?

Historic preservation debates highlight the conflict between honoring the past and addressing urgent housing needs in San Francisco.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Renovated office building near Old State House hits the market, could be used for apartments

Mayor Michelle Wu aims to create 1,000 housing units in Boston by 2026, leveraging adaptive reuse strategies.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Report says Boston's suburbs are turning into majority renter communities

Suburbs near Boston are experiencing a surge in renters, reflecting the city's growing unaffordability.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago

City Council greenlights major Atlantic Avenue rezoning * Brooklyn Paper

A major rezoning plan in central Brooklyn aims to replace industrial buildings with residential towers, providing thousands of new housing units, including affordable options.
Mission District
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

Will the Creation of a Historic District in San Francisco Hold Back New Housing?

Historic preservation debates highlight the conflict between honoring the past and addressing urgent housing needs in San Francisco.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Renovated office building near Old State House hits the market, could be used for apartments

Mayor Michelle Wu aims to create 1,000 housing units in Boston by 2026, leveraging adaptive reuse strategies.
#croydon-council
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago
London politics

Hundreds of 'slum-like' homes still infested with damp and mould despite London council coming out of special measures

fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 day ago
London politics

Hundreds of 'slum-like' homes still infested with damp and mould despite London council coming out of special measures

fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Florida Condo Owners Hit With Skyrocketing HOA Fees Find Relief as Gov. DeSantis Signs New Bill Into Law

"This bill comes from a lot of listening to owners talk about how they know their building needs to be safe but pleading that the process be fair and workable," state Sen. Jennifer Bradley (R-Fleming Island) said during bill debate.
Miami food
#real-estate
#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Major Brooklyn Rezoning Plan Approved by City Council

The NYC Council approved a major rezoning plan to add affordable housing units in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
NYC politics
fromEpicenter NYC
2 weeks ago

Basement apartments get a legal path in NYC - but only in these 15 neighborhoods - Epicenter NYC

New York State is enabling homeowners to legally rent basement apartments in select districts to improve housing and safety during hurricane season.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 weeks ago

Major Brooklyn Rezoning Plan Approved by City Council

The NYC Council approved a major rezoning plan to add affordable housing units in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
NYC politics
fromEpicenter NYC
2 weeks ago

Basement apartments get a legal path in NYC - but only in these 15 neighborhoods - Epicenter NYC

New York State is enabling homeowners to legally rent basement apartments in select districts to improve housing and safety during hurricane season.
#homelessness
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: City Study on Pregnant People in Shelter Raises Serious Concerns

The proposed study on pregnant people seeking shelter raises serious ethical issues by withholding housing support based on random assignment.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Parenting

This expectant mom's living in an outdoor shelter as YWCA Hamilton waits on federal funds to build housing | CBC News

fromKqed
1 week ago
Mission District

Santa Clara County Opens New Mental Health Housing in San Jose | KQED

NYC parents
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: City Study on Pregnant People in Shelter Raises Serious Concerns

The proposed study on pregnant people seeking shelter raises serious ethical issues by withholding housing support based on random assignment.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Parenting

This expectant mom's living in an outdoor shelter as YWCA Hamilton waits on federal funds to build housing | CBC News

fromKqed
1 week ago
Mission District

Santa Clara County Opens New Mental Health Housing in San Jose | KQED

fromwww.times-series.co.uk
5 days ago

Housing repairs service 'must go further' amid concerns over delays

What would happen previously, when you had a report of water pouring through a ceiling, the plumbing job that was booked-in for another tenant had to be cancelled and that resource diverted. That tenant may have had their job cancelled a few times for that reason so the P2 Team has worked really well since it's been in place starting from May last year.
Renovation
#local-government
#affordable-housing
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

4,600 new homes slated for Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue as NYC Council votes on rezoning

The NYC Council plans to vote on a rezoning plan to build 4,600 new homes in Brooklyn, aiming to increase affordable housing.
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

4,600 new homes slated for Brooklyn's Atlantic Avenue as NYC Council votes on rezoning

The NYC Council plans to vote on a rezoning plan to build 4,600 new homes in Brooklyn, aiming to increase affordable housing.
#affordable-homes
#social-issues
#government-policy
fromtherealdeal.com
6 days ago

Fashion model's unauthorized roommate fends off eviction again

The eviction case surrounding model Aubrey Hill highlights the manipulation of the legal system by subletter Tasheem Jenkins, who defied eviction multiple times without legal representation.
NYC real estate
fromHomebuilding
6 days ago

Planning permission in minutes? Meet the AI tool that's changing the game to speed up approvals

"The UK Planning System relies on paper-based processes, and AI can help to read and then extract the key information from it, to help both residents and planning officers. The productivity benefits will allow for a faster and cheaper service."
UK news
#community-development
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Housing remains the top issue for Mass. - and voters are willing to change their neighborhoods to get it, poll says

Housing affordability and availability are the top concerns for Massachusetts voters, with strong support for increased housing development.
Boston real estate
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Housing remains the top issue for Mass. - and voters are willing to change their neighborhoods to get it, poll says

Housing affordability and availability are the top concerns for Massachusetts voters, with strong support for increased housing development.
#financial-advice
fromAdvocate.com
1 week ago

LGBTQ+ elders are more likely to live in poverty. Here's how we can change that

This fear is felt even more strongly by LGBTQ+ elders, about 40 percent of whom are living below the federal poverty line.
SF LGBT
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

I get $1,056 from Social Security, but rent is $1,600 and am looking for options

If you only have Social Security as income, you may struggle financially, and saving for retirement is crucial to avoid reliance on these benefits.
Retirement
#legislation
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Walters: Why did the California Senate shunt a cost-cutting housing bill?

California's housing production costs are significantly higher due to state policies and lengthy regulations.
Recent legislative efforts to ease housing development faced strong opposition from environmental groups.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Wiener's Legislation to Upzone Near Transit Clears the Senate (Barely) - Streetsblog California

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Pets

'Blanket ban' on pets in tenancy agreements needs to be eliminated as study finds just 7 per cent of landlords allow dogs

California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Walters: Why did the California Senate shunt a cost-cutting housing bill?

California's housing production costs are significantly higher due to state policies and lengthy regulations.
Recent legislative efforts to ease housing development faced strong opposition from environmental groups.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago
SF politics

Wiener's Legislation to Upzone Near Transit Clears the Senate (Barely) - Streetsblog California

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
Pets

'Blanket ban' on pets in tenancy agreements needs to be eliminated as study finds just 7 per cent of landlords allow dogs

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

A slap in the face': Grenfell officials still working in housing eight years after fire

Survivors of the Grenfell fire condemn the continued employment of officials involved in the tragedy, calling it a profound injustice.
London politics
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 week ago

Landlord put 'lives at risk' in cockroach-infested HMO

Feriz Mehmood admitted to serious HMO breaches, endangering tenants' lives, and was fined over £16,000 for neglecting safety protocols and maintenance.
London politics
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Apartments are allowed to be dangerously hot in Toronto. City still studying options | CBC News

Gordon, like many tenants across Toronto, is bracing for yet another hotter-than-usual summer, while the city continues looking into implementing a maximum indoor temperature standard for apartments.
Toronto
#tenant-rights
#brooklyn-marine-terminal
fromCbsnews
1 week ago
NYC real estate

Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment plan faces some community opposition ahead of key vote

The Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment plan includes new housing units and aims to revitalize the area while addressing long-standing neglect.
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago
NYC politics

Locals Want to Nix Luxury Towers in Marine Terminal Update

The upgrade to Brooklyn Marine Terminal includes affordable housing and modernization, but faces community concerns over transparency and engagement.
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment plan faces some community opposition ahead of key vote

The Brooklyn Marine Terminal redevelopment plan includes new housing units and aims to revitalize the area while addressing long-standing neglect.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Locals Want to Nix Luxury Towers in Marine Terminal Update

The upgrade to Brooklyn Marine Terminal includes affordable housing and modernization, but faces community concerns over transparency and engagement.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

This Is the Most Affordable U.S. City to Live Comfortably-and Here's Exactly How Much You Need to Earn

Homeowners in 10 of the nation's largest cities need to earn at least $191,000 annually to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle.
NYC real estate
#health
NYC parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Protests after death of baby boy who lived in mouldy and damp' north London flat

Mould and damp conditions in housing may have contributed to the death of 15-week-old Akram Mohammed.
fromMission Local
1 week ago

The unkindest cut: SF Mayor moves to cut money for code enforcement in crumbling hotels

"San Francisco budgets this way. It is not very convenient."
NYC politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No 10 blocked nature concessions in planning bill amid Labour rebellion, sources say

Fifteen Labour MPs rebelled against the government on Monday night to back an amendment by Labour's Chris Hinchliff to the planning and infrastructure bill that would have imposed new environmental obligations.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Hundreds of east London homes 'went without basic fire safety checks', claims whistleblower

Housing firm allegedly neglected fire safety checks for years, risking residents' lives, as revealed by a whistleblower.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

London residents win 550,000 compensation in cladding defects case

We have had to live in unsafe homes for many years and are relieved that we can now start putting this behind us.
London politics
#urban-planning
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Revealed: The 10 best student cities in France

The city of Toulouse has ascended to the top of the rankings for best towns for students, thanks to its excellent housing, cultural, and social amenities.
France politics
#politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Judge orders Trump admin to release hundreds of millions in NYC housing, transit funds

A federal judge mandated the release of housing funds withheld from NYC due to controversial conditions set by the Trump administration.
fromianVisits
2 weeks ago
London politics

The London Buzz - 4th June 2025

London sees diverse issues from construction woes to protests against austerity measures.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 weeks ago

Judge orders Trump admin to release hundreds of millions in NYC housing, transit funds

A federal judge mandated the release of housing funds withheld from NYC due to controversial conditions set by the Trump administration.
#climate-change
#affordable-living
#veterans
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

The Top 10 Best Places for Veterans To Live in 2025 Include 2 Beach Towns and 1 Major City

fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
SF real estate

The Top 10 Best Places for Veterans To Live in 2025 Include 2 Beach Towns and 1 Major City

fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 weeks ago

Santa Clara residents say Agrihood apartments making them sick - San Jose Spotlight

"I thought I was going to die," Sammy said, while wheezing. "I couldn't walk two steps without feeling like I couldn't breathe. It was scary."
Mission District
fromianVisits
3 weeks ago

The London Buzz - 29th May 2025

A Watford fare dodger must fork out more than £1,000 after admitting to 48 offences, shedding light on the challenges of fare evasion in public transport.
London food
#infrastructure
NYC politics
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

Local officials celebrate increased SALT tax deduction in Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

The proposed SALT deduction increase aims to significantly benefit middle-class homeowners by raising the cap from $10,000 to $40,000.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

LA Mayor Karen Bass claims she's pulling out all the stops to rebuild Pacific Palisades, but residents say she's 'full of crap'

"Karen Bass is full of crap," said Sarah Trepanier, highlighting frustrations over the slow recovery of the Pacific Palisades after recent wildfires, despite the mayor's optimistic claims.
Los Angeles
NYC real estate
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

These landlords promised to house dozens of once homeless New Yorkers. Now they're evicting them.

Supportive housing providers are issuing eviction warrants for nearly 300 vulnerable tenants this year, indicating systemic failures in tenant support.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Mortgage Bankers Association removes DEI pages from website

The Mortgage Bankers Association has removed several webpages related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, confirming a review of its policies under President Trump's executive orders.
Black Lives Matter
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

'I Live on the Edge of Las Vegas-Here's What Life in the Mojave Desert Is Really Like'

I actually really love where I live. I'm still perfectly close to everything that I need, while still having that privacy.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Every time I took a shower I thought, Is he watching me?' the terrifying rise of secret cameras

Marney felt watched in her new home, suspecting hidden cameras despite her landlord's good reputation. Eventually, she realized she could no longer ignore her instincts.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Inside the London tower block where broken lifts have left residents with crippling anxiety'

Harper, a resident living on the 24th floor, expressed frustration about paying £2,500 a month for a two-bedroom flat without a working lift, stating that it almost takes him at least ten minutes to walk to his home when the lifts are out of order.
London politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SJ District 3 councilmember candidates share visions for future of downtown ahead of runoff election

"As a mother and an employer in this district, I think a lot about long-term, about decisions today having impacts on our families," Chavez-Lopez said.
NYC politics
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