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Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 hours ago

Bruce Blakeman slams 'elitist' Mamdani at site of controversial NYC homeless shelter

Bruce Blakeman criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani for neglecting outer borough needs and opposes the planned homeless shelter in Bensonhurst.
#affordable-housing
fromSFGATE
3 days ago
LA real estate

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 day ago

Brooklyn News: A Prospect Heights Housing Lottery

Affordable housing lottery opens for a new development in Prospect Heights with 258 apartments and various amenities.
Mission District
fromMission Local
4 days ago

Sam Devdhara is making money at the bottom of S.F.'s housing market

Sam Devdhara successfully renovates distressed SRO hotels in San Francisco, leveraging city and nonprofit support to create affordable housing.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

L.A. Redrew Its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee Map Into Smaller Neighborhood Zones. Here's What's Next

Los Angeles has updated its Affordable Housing Linkage Fee maps, affecting project fees and requirements based on new neighborhood-based zones.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

Starting At $788 For A Studio, Affordable Apartments Break Ground In Brooklyn

A new affordable housing development in Cypress Hills will provide 213 units, including supportive housing and community space, near transit access.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Hundreds of affordable housing units funded by new L.A. County agency

L.A. County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency approved over $100 million for affordable housing, aiming to simplify funding and expedite construction.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Greenwich Village advocates raise concerns about massive planned affordable housing development | amNewYork

Community advocates oppose a 31-story affordable housing project due to concerns over the developer's history as a problematic landlord.
#housing-policy
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Campbell council closes housing development loophole - San Jose Spotlight

Campbell residents partially succeeded in closing a loophole allowing multifamily developments on occupied lots, but existing projects remain approved.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 week ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
East Bay real estate
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Campbell council closes housing development loophole - San Jose Spotlight

Campbell residents partially succeeded in closing a loophole allowing multifamily developments on occupied lots, but existing projects remain approved.
NYC real estate
from48 hills
1 week ago

The best and worst of CA housing policy, on display at UCLA conference - 48 hills

The Yimby narrative on housing is challenged by evidence showing economic inequality, not regulation, drives high housing prices.
#homeownership
fromSFGATE
2 days ago
LA real estate

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

fromFortune
4 days ago
NYC real estate

The housing affordability crisis isn't just crushing millennials-it's squeezing out buyers in their 50s and older too | Fortune

LA real estate
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Just Approved: Patience, timing, and strategy: A dream realized against the odds

A determined buyer successfully navigated the CalHFA Dream program to secure a home with minimal out-of-pocket costs.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
NYC real estate
fromFortune
4 days ago

The housing affordability crisis isn't just crushing millennials-it's squeezing out buyers in their 50s and older too | Fortune

The average age of first-time homebuyers remains in the mid-30s, with declining home ownership affecting all age groups equally.
Renovation
fromThesanjoseblog
10 hours ago

San Jose Breaks Ground on First Type 1A Fire-Resistant ADU

Builtech Construction's new ADU in San Jose sets a benchmark for fire safety using advanced Insulated Concrete Form technology.
#housing-crisis
New York City
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

N.Y.C. Homeowners Can Now Apply for Up to $395,000 to Add a Dwelling Unit

New York City homeowners can apply for the Plus One ADU program, offering financial assistance to add accessory dwelling units.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Housing Affordability Crisis: Architectural and Policy Responses from Spain, France, Australia, and the United States

Global housing crisis stems from both insufficient building supply and affordability barriers, with 2.8 billion people lacking stable shelter due to underproduction and economic inaccessibility, while speculation increasingly treats housing as investment rather than human right.
New York City
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

N.Y.C. Homeowners Can Now Apply for Up to $395,000 to Add a Dwelling Unit

New York City homeowners can apply for the Plus One ADU program, offering financial assistance to add accessory dwelling units.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
LA real estate
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

Housing Affordability Crisis: Architectural and Policy Responses from Spain, France, Australia, and the United States

Global housing crisis stems from both insufficient building supply and affordability barriers, with 2.8 billion people lacking stable shelter due to underproduction and economic inaccessibility, while speculation increasingly treats housing as investment rather than human right.
#budget-cuts
fromKqed
3 days ago
SF politics

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

from48 hills
2 days ago
SF politics

The brutal Lurie budget: Cuts for everyone except the cops and the very rich - 48 hills

SF politics
fromKqed
3 days ago

With Cost of Living Rising, Cuts to Housing Programs Put San Francisco on Edge | KQED

Proposed budget cuts threaten essential services for low- and middle-income families, risking increased homelessness and job loss in San Francisco.
SF politics
from48 hills
2 days ago

The brutal Lurie budget: Cuts for everyone except the cops and the very rich - 48 hills

Mayor Lurie's budget cuts disproportionately affect low-income communities and communities of color, with significant reductions in essential services.
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

The housing trend reinventing the California suburbs

Megan Keithly's experience reflects a growing trend where new homeowners prioritize living near working farms, engaging in activities like making homemade diaper cream from local ingredients.
Agriculture
Boston real estate
fromKqed
3 days ago

'They're Bleeding Us Dry': Rent Hikes, Evictions in California Mobile Home Parks | KQED

Residents face significant rent increases and feel powerless against management's decisions.
Social justice
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Op-Ed | No More 24' puts New Yorkers like me at risk | amNewYork

Protesters demand the No More 24 Act to end 24-hour workdays for home care workers, fearing it jeopardizes care for individuals with disabilities.
#clergy-abuse
fromKqed
3 days ago
California

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

fromKqed
3 days ago
California

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California
fromKqed
3 days ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing cases against the Diocese of Oakland.
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

Tenants in California Mobile Harm Parks Grapple with Rent Hikes and Evictions | KQED

California's first clergy abuse case verdict since 2019 may impact ongoing litigation against the Diocese of Oakland.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
2 days ago

Dozens of trees were red-tagged for removal in West Oakland. Now the plan is on hold

Residents near West Oakland BART station oppose the removal of trees for a housing development, leading to a review halt of the developer's permit application.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

The U.S. Is Poised For Its First-Ever Population Decline And All It Took Was Making It A Bad Place To Live - Above the Law

The U.S. may experience its first annual population decline due to low growth rates and decreasing fertility.
fromMission Local
3 days ago

Has San Francisco made West SoMa into a crime containment zone?

Molina's job is to keep sidewalks clear of people sitting or lying down on the pavement. If he sees people using drugs in the open, he tells them to move along.
SOMA, SF
#chi-osse
NYC politics
fromFox News
3 days ago

NYC councilman and Mamdani ally Chi Osse arrested during eviction protest, video shows

Chi Ossé was arrested while protesting a woman's eviction in Brooklyn, highlighting issues of Black displacement and deed theft.
fromTheGrio
4 days ago
Brooklyn

NYC council member Chi Osse arrested during Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, highlighting concerns over deed theft and housing issues in New York City.
NYC politics
fromFox News
3 days ago

NYC councilman and Mamdani ally Chi Osse arrested during eviction protest, video shows

Chi Ossé was arrested while protesting a woman's eviction in Brooklyn, highlighting issues of Black displacement and deed theft.
Brooklyn
fromTheGrio
4 days ago

NYC council member Chi Osse arrested during Brooklyn anti-eviction protest

Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, highlighting concerns over deed theft and housing issues in New York City.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Fairway or driveway? The furious debate over building houses on golf courses

Protesters oppose a housing development on Enderby Golf Course, emphasizing the need to preserve green spaces and affordable housing.
Boston
fromSFGATE
3 days ago

Boston Council Proposes Eliminating Residential Parking Minimums Citywide

Ending residential parking minimums in Boston could increase housing viability and reshape urban development.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

AI isn't to blame for the housing crisis

Artificial intelligence is shifting from a political target to a focus of federal regulation and innovation, particularly in the housing sector.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Fed grant to cut San Jose's homeless housing costs - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose aims to offset homeless shelter costs through Medi-Cal reimbursements with a new federal grant for compliance assistance.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

The starter home is dying. Better.com's CEO says AI is the only thing that can save it | Fortune

The shortage of starter homes in America is primarily due to mortgage industry practices that favor larger loans over affordable housing.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
21 hours ago

Housing demand shockingly positive even as the Iran war continues

Housing demand rebounded last week despite higher mortgage rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions, indicating a positive trend in the housing market.
SF real estate
fromFortune
3 days ago

The starter home is dying. Better.com's CEO says AI is the only thing that can save it | Fortune

The shortage of starter homes in America is primarily due to mortgage industry practices that favor larger loans over affordable housing.
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
21 hours ago

Housing demand shockingly positive even as the Iran war continues

Housing demand rebounded last week despite higher mortgage rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions, indicating a positive trend in the housing market.
Public health
from48 hills
6 days ago

SF backs away from harm reduction and Housing First - 48 hills

San Francisco's approach to drug use and homelessness has sparked debate over the effectiveness of forceful intervention versus harm reduction strategies.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
9 hours ago

Sunnyvale slow to help homeless people living in RVs - San Jose Spotlight

"I have lived experience living in a car and being homeless. Safe parking is really probably your best benefit." - Drew Siegler, advocate.
East Bay real estate
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
11 hours ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Real Listings: A Brooklyn Heights Wood Frame

Popular real estate listings in Brooklyn this week include a range of properties from affordable co-ops to luxury row houses.
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

City To Close Second Homeless Facility in Midtown East

Mainchance's CEO, Brady Crain, expressed concern that the absence of their facility would leave a significant gap in the city's safety net for the homeless, particularly in the busy Midtown East neighborhood.
Brooklyn
New York City
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: A Better Plan for 1727 Amsterdam Ave.

New York City Council's decision to demolish a health center in Harlem raises concerns about equity and community involvement in urban planning.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Op-Ed | CityFHEPS can save lives if the city lets it | amNewYork

Housing is a basic necessity and right, yet many face unsafe conditions and lack of support in New York's shelter system.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
6 days ago

The GPS for equity: Building the industry's first true navigation infrastructure

The mortgage industry must shift focus from speed to helping borrowers navigate complex financial decisions.
#housing-affordability
East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

L.A. voters see housing affordability and homelessness as serious issues but lack confidence in government solutions.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Lots' of potential: Menin says City Council will launch advisory group to cut red tape, develop small vacant sites for new housing | amNewYork

City Council creates an Advisory Group on Housing Affordability to develop housing on 3,000 vacant lots, potentially generating 35,000 new units.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

L.A. voters doubt government can improve housing affordability, poll finds

L.A. voters see housing affordability and homelessness as serious issues but lack confidence in government solutions.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Most Empty Rent-Stabilized Apartments Don't Need a Lot to be Habitable

Landlords are warehousing thousands of rent-stabilized apartments despite low vacancy rates, citing high costs that may not reflect actual repair needs.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
3 days ago

How NYC Is Scaling Its Climate Agenda

New York City is expanding climate investments in public housing while green infrastructure projects remain unfinished and concentrated in Brooklyn.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Don't Let a Proven Housing Preservation Tool Slip Through the Cracks

New York City must reform the J-51 program to preserve affordable housing and address the housing crisis effectively.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

Low-income Marin City residents sound alarm over $266M project with concerns of being forced out

Low-income residents of Golden Gate Village fear displacement due to a $266 million renovation project despite assurances of relocation during construction.
New York City
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Thousands More NYCHA Apartments to Get Heat Pumps and Electric Stoves, As Mamdani Sets New Sustainability Targets

Mayor Mamdani commits to sustainable upgrades in NYCHA housing, including energy-efficient systems and electric vehicle charging over the next five years.
SF politics
fromStreetsblog California
6 days ago

Bill to Exempt L.A. from Housing Density Near-Transit Bill Heads to the Senate Housing Committee Tomorrow - Streetsblog California

Senate Bill 1361 aims to exempt L.A. Metro from state density mandates near transit stops, amid local opposition to previous legislation.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

America's housing shortage stems from more than overregulation

America's housing shortage is a long-term issue, with permits significantly below historical averages and a homeowner vacancy rate at a record low.
#tax-policy
NYC real estate
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

New York wants to tax empty second homes. Here's what happened in cities that tried it.

Mayor Mamdani proposes a tax on multimillion-dollar pieds-a-terre owned by non-residents to raise revenue for New York City.
NYC real estate
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | NYC's proposed pied-a-terre won't fix the problem | amNewYork

Taxing the rich may not effectively address complex financial issues facing constituents and could harm the city's economy.
California
fromStreetsblog California
1 week ago

Legislation Moving to Make It Easier to Build High-Rises Near Transit in CA's Seven Largest Cities - Streetsblog California

Assembly Bill 2074 aims to facilitate high-rise housing near transit hubs in California's largest cities by streamlining approval processes.
Mission District
fromKqed
4 days ago

California Escalates Pressure on Half Moon Bay to Approve Farmworker Housing | KQED

Half Moon Bay faces pressure to approve a delayed affordable housing project for farmworkers after a mass shooting incident.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Mountain View shelves plan that could displace RV dwellers - San Jose Spotlight

Councilmember Lucas Ramirez raised concerns that the bike lanes were being used as a pretext for getting rid of the RVs, leading to the decision to shelve the project.
East Bay real estate
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 days ago

LA apartment owners on split court decision over relocation, evictions: Still not enough to justify investment

AAGLA's partial legal victory against Los Angeles ordinances offers some relief but highlights ongoing regulatory challenges for multifamily property owners.
Mission District
fromKqed
5 days ago

For $700 a Month, Sleeping Pods Make SF More Affordable, but at What Cost? | KQED

Brownstone offers affordable sleeping pods in San Francisco, providing flexible short-term housing without traditional lease requirements.
NYC real estate
fromAol
3 days ago

She Transformed a "Grimy" Brooklyn Apartment in Just 2 Weeks - The Kitchen Cost Under $300

Sarah Ingle transformed a neglected apartment in Clinton Hill into a meaningful home, embracing the challenge of renovation and personal growth.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

While Many NYCHA Residents Remain Skeptical of Private Management, This Red Hook Tenant Leader Sees An Opportunity

Red Hook West is moving forward with the PACT program to enhance public housing and tenant involvement.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
6 days ago

NYC Housing Calendar, April 20-27

Upcoming housing events and affordable housing lotteries in NYC are highlighted, with specific dates and income requirements for applications.
#housing-development
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

Boston real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Expert Analysis

Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago
Renovation

Friday Video: Guess Which Argument Can Get a NIMBY To Change Their Mind About New Housing - Streetsblog USA

Boston real estate
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Expert Analysis

Cities can unlock 100,000+ housing units by leveraging 50+ million square feet of unused development rights on municipal properties and transit facilities through strategic air-rights deployment and alternative ownership models beyond traditional ground leases.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

America has a housing affordability crisis. Building houses for rent can help

Build-to-rent single-family homes are rapidly expanding, with 7% of new single-family houses now built for rent rather than sale, offering an alternative to both apartment living and homeownership.
California
fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Eviction notice

Ancient, slow civilizations composed of dark matter engineered cosmic expansion to politely force luminous life to leave their regions.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Long-Term Benefit of Gentrifying Cities

Gentrification can increase economic opportunity for low-income residents, while poorly designed public-housing spending can worsen outcomes.
California
fromKqed
1 month ago

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Dead reckoning: nobody does the real math on affordable housing

No state or federal government tracks total public subsidy per affordable housing unit across all funding sources, creating a critical data gap for policy evaluation.
California
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The California Housing Revolution That Wasn't

California's zoning reforms failed to increase housing supply because laws simultaneously removed regulatory barriers while creating new ones through wage requirements, affordability mandates, and local autonomy protections.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

A simple reason it's getting harder to build rental housing

The cost rose a lot following the pandemic. And some of that was supply chain issues that really increased the costs, and then they didn't quite come back down. And now tariffs are also impacting some products. These costs are part of the reason the amount of new rental housing stock is shrinking.
Real estate
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Factory-Built Housing Hasn't Taken Off in California Yet, but This Year Might Be Different | KQED

Factory-built housing is poised to expand in California as regulatory barriers fall but construction costs and scaling remain major challenges.
Real estate
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

A Few Legal Tweaks Could Unlock A Mother Lode of Housing Near Transit - Streetsblog USA

The Build HUBS Act would enable communities to use TIFIA and RRIF funds to finance transit-oriented housing near transit, potentially unlocking up to 100,000 units.
Real estate
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

High-End Construction Really Does Help Everyone

Expanding market-rate and subsidized housing can lower citywide prices by creating cascading vacancies that let lower-income households move into cheaper units.
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