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NYC LGBT
fromBronx Times
3 months ago

South Bronx migrant shelter opens amid ongoing community controversy - Bronx Times

The new migrant shelter in the Bronx has partially opened amid community controversy and operational challenges.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Bayview's Alice Griffith housing was built in 2017. It's already falling apart. Why?

A ceiling collapse during a community art show highlights ongoing safety concerns at Alice Griffith housing complex.
NYC LGBT
fromBronx Times
3 months ago

South Bronx migrant shelter opens amid ongoing community controversy - Bronx Times

The new migrant shelter in the Bronx has partially opened amid community controversy and operational challenges.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 week ago

Bayview's Alice Griffith housing was built in 2017. It's already falling apart. Why?

A ceiling collapse during a community art show highlights ongoing safety concerns at Alice Griffith housing complex.
#reproductive-rights
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Brooklyn Pols Propose $5 Million to Fight Deed Theft

Brooklyn lawmakers advocate for $5 million to combat deed theft and aid victims, especially among vulnerable Black and Brown homeowners.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Residents 'trapped in flats' for week after lifts at iconic East London towerblock breaks down

Peter Yu expressed deep concerns for his safety and health, stating: “What if there is a fire? What if I have a heart attack? Who will come and get me? Lives are at stake here.”
London politics
#new-york-city
#local-government
London politics
fromianVisits
3 months ago

The London Buzz - 24th February 2025

Community activism persists in local infrastructure issues.
Cyclists face increased danger from bikejackings in Regent's Park.
Lambeth Council may sell homes to manage finances.
Swimmers at Hampstead Heath encounter price hike.
London politics
fromianVisits
3 months ago

The London Buzz - 24th February 2025

Community activism persists in local infrastructure issues.
Cyclists face increased danger from bikejackings in Regent's Park.
Lambeth Council may sell homes to manage finances.
Swimmers at Hampstead Heath encounter price hike.
#tenant-rights
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Some NYC Buildings Go Years Without Consistent Heat, Comptroller Says

New York City's housing agency has failed to effectively address chronic heat issues in numerous apartment buildings, despite increased complaints and violations.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 months ago

Berkeley Residents Form City's 1st Tenants Union Under New Renters Rights | KQED

Residents of 1332 Shattuck Ave. have formed Berkeley's first tenant association, empowered by new rights from Measure BB to address longstanding issues with their landlord.
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Public Press
2 months ago

Landlord-Tenant Spat Persists in Tenderloin Building Where Resolution Seemed Possible

San Francisco's largest landlord has withdrawn rent reduction offers for tenants on strike, moving forward with evictions amidst ongoing negotiations.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Prospect Heights Tenants Rally at Housing Court to Get Landlord to Make Repairs

Tenants at 552 Dean Street are fighting for repairs and against rent increases after years of neglect from their landlord.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says

Tenants at a supportive housing facility in Los Angeles are suing over extreme neglect, citing severe disrepair and unsafe living conditions.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Some NYC Buildings Go Years Without Consistent Heat, Comptroller Says

New York City's housing agency has failed to effectively address chronic heat issues in numerous apartment buildings, despite increased complaints and violations.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 months ago

Berkeley Residents Form City's 1st Tenants Union Under New Renters Rights | KQED

Residents of 1332 Shattuck Ave. have formed Berkeley's first tenant association, empowered by new rights from Measure BB to address longstanding issues with their landlord.
San Francisco
fromSan Francisco Public Press
2 months ago

Landlord-Tenant Spat Persists in Tenderloin Building Where Resolution Seemed Possible

San Francisco's largest landlord has withdrawn rent reduction offers for tenants on strike, moving forward with evictions amidst ongoing negotiations.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
1 month ago

Prospect Heights Tenants Rally at Housing Court to Get Landlord to Make Repairs

Tenants at 552 Dean Street are fighting for repairs and against rent increases after years of neglect from their landlord.
Renovation
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

In multimillion-dollar building, formerly homeless people face 'dismal' conditions, suit says

Tenants at a supportive housing facility in Los Angeles are suing over extreme neglect, citing severe disrepair and unsafe living conditions.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Mom suffers horrific allergic reaction to moldy home so damp mushrooms grew on the furniture

At one stage, Hayes was taken to hospital after her lips swelled up to twice their normal size after she went into anaphylactic shock.
NYC parents
#health-and-safety
#peabody-housing-association
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

I can't wash in my own home': West London mum forced to use neighbour's toilet for 10 years as housing repairs ignored

fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

I can't wash in my own home': West London mum forced to use neighbour's toilet for 10 years as housing repairs ignored

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Rainham house 'operating as HMO without permission'

According to Havering Council, an enforcement notice has been issued to 107 South End Road amid suspicions it is being used as a house in multiple occupation (HMO) without permission.
Boston real estate
#pest-infestation
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Action needed: social housing providers must be made accountable for the treatment of their tenants | Steve Bundred

Peabody's negligence exemplifies the lack of accountability in social housing, hindering tenant welfare and safety.
Housing associations continue to ignore tenant complaints, revealing systemic issues in the management of social housing.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Burned! Residents of ritzy NY condo, the Apthorp, cope with months-long gas outage - with dinky hot plates

Upper West Side condo residents are frustrated over months without gas and inadequate electric cookers.
#community-concerns
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

How To Fix Thin Walls: Soundproofing, Insulation Tips, and More

"If you've ever lived in a home where you can hear your neighbor sneezing through the wall-or worse, arguing at 2 a.m.-you know the frustration of thin walls."
Renovation
#community-advocacy
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Meet Your Tenant Leader: Brenda Temple, Oceanside Apartments

The importance of stable housing is emphasized by NYCHA tenants' struggles and advocacy for better living conditions.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Meet Your Tenant Leader: Brenda Temple, Oceanside Apartments

The importance of stable housing is emphasized by NYCHA tenants' struggles and advocacy for better living conditions.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

City Council adds downtown to its priority list

Many residents expressed concerns during a recent survey about the city’s plans to build low-income housing on downtown parking lots, fearing it would harm local businesses.
Mission District
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 months ago

'A drug carnival': Residents above 16th St. alleyways say they're afraid to leave home

The neighborhood's street culture has deteriorated significantly, leading to heightened concerns for residents.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
2 months ago

Council tenants left sweltering after new windows installed INSIDE OUT

"I can't believe it... They should be named and shamed. It's embarrassing. It's incompetent, to say the least."
London politics
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Giants Sell Stake In Team to Private Equity Firm

The tragedy of the DUI crash in Napa highlights the devastating impact of impaired driving, particularly on innocent children whose lives were cut short.
San Francisco
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Eoin O'Malley: Water charges or not, we have a problem - and it's stalling the flow of housing delivery

In a bold move, the Department of Housing is proposing a €500 charge targeting households that significantly exceed average water usage, advocating for responsibility in resource management.
UK politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Disabled ex-Army doctor left without heating and hot water in West London housing association flat

A disabled ex-Army doctor faces severe health risks due to inadequate heating and hot water in his West London flat.
Retirement
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Grieving mother slams HSE for leaving disability adapted home idle - 'This was supposed to be my son's legacy'

The HSE has been criticized for leaving a ready and adapted home unused for a year after a mother's loss.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Fat Tuesday Topline: San Mateo County Sheriff Faces Her Fate in Special Election Vote Today

Mardi Gras events in the Bay Area celebrate New Orleans culture with parades and live music, while local issues also dominate headlines.
Renovation
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

27 Expensive And Annoying Home Maintenance Mistakes

Trust can lead to costly regrets when buying a house without thorough inspections and disclosures.
SF politics
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Berkeley residents form city's first tenants union with power to bargain with landlords

Residents formed a tenants association to address persistent issues in their building, leveraging newly expanded renters' rights from Measure BB.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Ireland should scrap trespassing laws to allow Traveller and Roma to culturally appropriate accommodation, says watchdog

The Irish government refuses to review laws criminalizing Travellers for living on land, ignoring a prior recommendation for legal change.
Social justice
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Fair housing nonprofit sues Scott Turner, HUD over 'DEI' orders

Trump's DEI executive orders are being challenged as violations of civil rights and free speech by multiple plaintiffs including the National Urban League.
#london-news
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Josh Kraft mayoral campaign begins with emphasis on housing affordability

Josh Kraft is campaigning to unseat Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, emphasizing housing issues as a primary focus.
#hackney-council
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