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NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
1 week agoCity Council eyes return of controversial property-seizure program
New York City is reviving a controversial property seizure program for tax-delinquent buildings with dangerous conditions, redesigned to address previous concerns about disproportionate impact on homeowners of color.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
40 years agoProblems of Landlords and the Rights of Their Tenants
Property owners face significant challenges enforcing lease violations due to difficult eviction processes, while tenant overcrowding and maintenance issues complicate property management responsibilities.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
9 months agoManhattan borough prez candidate tied to rodent-infested Maryland complex with over 1,600 violations - while being a tenant advocate
Brad Hoylman-Sigal, a tenants' rights advocate, faces scrutiny due to his family's Maryland housing complex with 1,600 violations.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
10 months agoBuilding code fines disproportionately hit NYC's Black and Hispanic areas, audit finds
Communities of color in NYC face disproportionate fines for building violations due to reliance on anonymous complaints.
Audit reveals systemic inequities in enforcement practices by the Department of Buildings.
#fire-safety
NYC real estate
fromAol
10 months ago3 dead after fire sweeps through crowded home in Jamaica Estates on Easter
A fire in an overcrowded Queens home led to three fatalities and one critical injury, highlighting fire safety violations.
The absence of smoke detectors and blocked exits exacerbated the tragedy.
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