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fromVanity Fair
1 day ago

New York Business Leaders Shocked to Find Out They Actually Like Zohran Mamdani

Business leaders who feared Mamdani found him amiable, attentive, and open to private-sector roles after private meetings.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Legal basement conversions are coming to NYC. Here's where you might find them.

NYC launched an ADU application allowing homeowners to convert basements, backyards, attics into rentable units, with applications concentrated in Queens and Staten Island.
fromGothamist
4 days ago

NYC tenants filed hundreds of complaints about forced broker fees since they were banned

Prior to June, New York City renters were often charged a hefty fee, equal to a month's rent or more, to a broker before signing a lease on a new apartment, even if they found the unit by themselves without any help. That changed after enforcement of the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses, or FARE, Act began June 11. The new measure requires whoever hires the broker to pay their fee and to disclose all upfront costs.
New York City
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New York City
fromAol
2 weeks ago

NYC cracked down on Airbnbs 2 years ago - why experts say the ban hasn't had the impact lawmakers intended

Cracking down on illegal short-term rentals in NYC did not increase housing supply or meaningfully lower rents; vacancy remains historically low.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Sleeping in the Kitchen, Age Gap Roommates, and Slanted Floors: How 6 New Yorkers Are Making it Work

Since 1960, New York has been in a state of housing emergency, meaning a vacancy rate of 5% or less; today the vacancy rate is 1.4%, which, in turn, has driven up housing costs higher than ever. According to Apartments.com, the average rent for an available studio apartment is around $3,270 per month. In 2021, 53% of households in the city were spending over 30% of their income on rent.
NYC real estate
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NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

NYC Housing Calendar, June 9-16

Upcoming public hearings on housing and land use highlight important community involvement in NYC decision-making.
Affordable housing lotteries are closing soon, requiring prompt action from applicants.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

NYC Housing Calendar, June 9-16

Upcoming public hearings on housing and land use highlight important community involvement in NYC decision-making.
Affordable housing lotteries are closing soon, requiring prompt action from applicants.
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NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 months ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? June 6, 2025

The Trump administration's budget could severely cut NYC housing programs, adversely affecting low-income renters.
Advocates are pushing for social housing to promote community land trusts and nonprofit ownership.
New law will require landlords to disclose rent-stabilization status in properties to assist tenants.
fromCity Limits
6 months ago

NYC Housing Calendar, April 14-18

This week, the NYC Housing Calendar outlines important hearings and clinics, including discussions on NYCHA security and tenant protections, emphasizing community engagement.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 months ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing?

NYC Council urges more funding for housing preservation and staff to maintain city's housing stock amid budget discussions.
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