Mother, 7-year-old boy found dead in Brooklyn apartmentAuthorities discovered a woman and a boy dead in Brooklyn, launching an investigation to determine the circumstances of their deaths.
Woman Alleges NYCHA Apartment Making SickBrooklyn woman, Ana Martinez, suffers health problems due to hazardous living conditions in NYCHA's Tompkin Houses.
Teenager Shot in Crown HeightsA teenager was shot in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and police are searching for a male suspect who fled the scene.
Police investigating shooting that injured two at Brooklyn NYCHA complex | amNewYorkTwo men were injured in a shooting at a NYCHA housing complex in Brooklyn.
Colton: Section 8 Waiting List applications open for six days during JuneNew York City's Section 8 voucher program waiting list will reopen after nearly 15 years for a brief period in June.
1 Critically Injured in Fire at Langston Hughes NYCHA ComplexOne person was critically injured and eight others suffered minor injuries in a fire at the Langston Hughes NYCHA complex in Brooklyn.
Mother, 7-year-old boy found dead in Brooklyn apartmentAuthorities discovered a woman and a boy dead in Brooklyn, launching an investigation to determine the circumstances of their deaths.
Woman Alleges NYCHA Apartment Making SickBrooklyn woman, Ana Martinez, suffers health problems due to hazardous living conditions in NYCHA's Tompkin Houses.
Teenager Shot in Crown HeightsA teenager was shot in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, and police are searching for a male suspect who fled the scene.
Police investigating shooting that injured two at Brooklyn NYCHA complex | amNewYorkTwo men were injured in a shooting at a NYCHA housing complex in Brooklyn.
Colton: Section 8 Waiting List applications open for six days during JuneNew York City's Section 8 voucher program waiting list will reopen after nearly 15 years for a brief period in June.
1 Critically Injured in Fire at Langston Hughes NYCHA ComplexOne person was critically injured and eight others suffered minor injuries in a fire at the Langston Hughes NYCHA complex in Brooklyn.
Coney Island public houses to vote on development's future and city involvement * Brooklyn PaperPublic housing sites in Coney Island to vote on entering city's affordability program for upgrades and improved services.
What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? March 21, 2025NYCHA tenants are advocating for more resources as federal funding faces cuts.Cuts at the EPA could endanger lead pipe removal funding in New York.New zoning in central Brooklyn could bring more jobs and homes.Addressing homelessness requires a commitment to a "housing first" model.
Meet Your Tenant Leader: Brenda Temple, Oceanside ApartmentsThe importance of stable housing is emphasized by NYCHA tenants' struggles and advocacy for better living conditions.
Fire at NYCHA's Brownsville Houses leaves 13 people injured * Brooklyn PaperA large fire at NYCHA's Brownsville Houses injured 13, with nine hospitalized; investigation ongoing.
The Federal Bill That Would Pour $40 Billion Into NYCHA's Section 9The Public Housing Emergency Response Act aims to secure a $70 billion investment in public housing to address urgent repair needs.
New Toolkit Offers a Guide for Improving NYCHA's Open SpacesNYCHA residents can transform over 2,000 acres of open space into functional community areas through a new toolkit initiative.
Coney Island public houses to vote on development's future and city involvement * Brooklyn PaperPublic housing sites in Coney Island to vote on entering city's affordability program for upgrades and improved services.
What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? March 21, 2025NYCHA tenants are advocating for more resources as federal funding faces cuts.Cuts at the EPA could endanger lead pipe removal funding in New York.New zoning in central Brooklyn could bring more jobs and homes.Addressing homelessness requires a commitment to a "housing first" model.
Meet Your Tenant Leader: Brenda Temple, Oceanside ApartmentsThe importance of stable housing is emphasized by NYCHA tenants' struggles and advocacy for better living conditions.
Fire at NYCHA's Brownsville Houses leaves 13 people injured * Brooklyn PaperA large fire at NYCHA's Brownsville Houses injured 13, with nine hospitalized; investigation ongoing.
The Federal Bill That Would Pour $40 Billion Into NYCHA's Section 9The Public Housing Emergency Response Act aims to secure a $70 billion investment in public housing to address urgent repair needs.
New Toolkit Offers a Guide for Improving NYCHA's Open SpacesNYCHA residents can transform over 2,000 acres of open space into functional community areas through a new toolkit initiative.
Multiple People Injured in Brownsville NYCHA FireA severe fire in a NYCHA building in Brownsville injured 13 people, requiring rescue operations for residents trapped on upper floors.
NYC gunman shoots two, barricades himself inside apartment in standoff with NYPDA gunman attacked two outside a Bronx housing project, leading to a police standoff.
Tenants at NYCHA's Riis Houses Will Vote on Whether to Shift to Private ManagementJacob Riis Houses residents face a crucial decision between joining the PACT program and remaining in Section 9 funding.
NYCHA Resident Raises Alarm Over Broken Door Lock at Boulevard HousesA resident raises concerns about a broken entrance door at NYCHA Boulevard Houses, highlighting safety issues and disturbances caused by unrestricted access.
Why Is It So Hard To Eradicate Mold at NYCHA?NYCHA struggles to remediate persistent mold issues, attributed to aging infrastructure and slow responses in resolving work orders.
Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and DoubtCasa Celina provides vital housing for low-income seniors in the Bronx, addressing senior poverty and changing urban development strategies.
Tenants at NYCHA's Riis Houses Will Vote on Whether to Shift to Private ManagementJacob Riis Houses residents face a crucial decision between joining the PACT program and remaining in Section 9 funding.
NYCHA Resident Raises Alarm Over Broken Door Lock at Boulevard HousesA resident raises concerns about a broken entrance door at NYCHA Boulevard Houses, highlighting safety issues and disturbances caused by unrestricted access.
Why Is It So Hard To Eradicate Mold at NYCHA?NYCHA struggles to remediate persistent mold issues, attributed to aging infrastructure and slow responses in resolving work orders.
Radical Plans for Public Housing Stir Up Hope, and DoubtCasa Celina provides vital housing for low-income seniors in the Bronx, addressing senior poverty and changing urban development strategies.
Tie Vote at NYCHA Hylan Houses Leaves Future Renovation Plans in LimboVoters at Hylan Houses face a tie between PACT and Preservation Trust funding, with a runoff vote necessary to resolve the decision.
NYCHA's New Federal Monitor Issues Mixed Reviews for Performance Over the Past 5 YearsDespite improvements, significant setbacks in NYCHA's maintenance operations persist, especially regarding mold, leaks, and lead remediation.The new monitoring report underscores ongoing compliance issues within the New York City Housing Authority.
Speaking at church, State Sen. Myrie discusses advocacy for NYCHA residentsSen. Myrie is focused on improving NYCHA conditions and addressing homelessness, highlighting accountability for community leaders.
Meet Your Tenant Leader: Miguel Acevedo, NYCHA's Fulton HousesCommunity leaders like Miguel Acevedo strive to ensure tenants' voices are heard amid gentrification.
Tie Vote at NYCHA Hylan Houses Leaves Future Renovation Plans in LimboVoters at Hylan Houses face a tie between PACT and Preservation Trust funding, with a runoff vote necessary to resolve the decision.
NYCHA's New Federal Monitor Issues Mixed Reviews for Performance Over the Past 5 YearsDespite improvements, significant setbacks in NYCHA's maintenance operations persist, especially regarding mold, leaks, and lead remediation.The new monitoring report underscores ongoing compliance issues within the New York City Housing Authority.
Speaking at church, State Sen. Myrie discusses advocacy for NYCHA residentsSen. Myrie is focused on improving NYCHA conditions and addressing homelessness, highlighting accountability for community leaders.
Meet Your Tenant Leader: Miguel Acevedo, NYCHA's Fulton HousesCommunity leaders like Miguel Acevedo strive to ensure tenants' voices are heard amid gentrification.
City Limits' Most-Read Stories in 2024The reopening of NYCHA's Section 8 waitlist provided 200,000 households a chance at federal rental vouchers, reflecting pressing housing challenges.
Brooklyn childhood education center fighting to reopen after waiting months for NYCHA to address mold issuesThe Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center struggles to reopen due to unresolved mold issues related to their facilities operated by NYCHA.
City Limits' Most-Read Stories in 2024The reopening of NYCHA's Section 8 waitlist provided 200,000 households a chance at federal rental vouchers, reflecting pressing housing challenges.
Brooklyn childhood education center fighting to reopen after waiting months for NYCHA to address mold issuesThe Bedford Stuyvesant Early Childhood Development Center struggles to reopen due to unresolved mold issues related to their facilities operated by NYCHA.
Ujima, The Third Principal of Kwanzaa, is Collective Work And ResponsibilityCollective responsibility is key for community development, as demonstrated by Taj Gibson's efforts to improve NYCHA housing conditions through collaboration.
Not playing around! Coney officials unveil new Gravesend Houses playground after years of advocacy * Brooklyn PaperA newly constructed playground at Gravesend Houses in Coney Island represents a significant community victory and commitment to children's safety and play.
Brooklyn's Ingersoll Houses has been granted $30,000Community engagement is vital for effectively utilizing the $30,000 grant for improvements at Ingersoll Houses.
Students Develop Proposals For Stanley Avenue Preservation Community RoomThe NYCHA STEAM Innovators program empowers middle school students to participate in community design, fostering skills in STEAM disciplines.
$30,000 from mayor's office heading to NYCHA development in Downtown BrooklynThe $30,000 from the mayor's office aims to improve quality of life and safety in Ingersoll Houses, driven by resident input.
Ujima, The Third Principal of Kwanzaa, is Collective Work And ResponsibilityCollective responsibility is key for community development, as demonstrated by Taj Gibson's efforts to improve NYCHA housing conditions through collaboration.
Not playing around! Coney officials unveil new Gravesend Houses playground after years of advocacy * Brooklyn PaperA newly constructed playground at Gravesend Houses in Coney Island represents a significant community victory and commitment to children's safety and play.
Brooklyn's Ingersoll Houses has been granted $30,000Community engagement is vital for effectively utilizing the $30,000 grant for improvements at Ingersoll Houses.
Students Develop Proposals For Stanley Avenue Preservation Community RoomThe NYCHA STEAM Innovators program empowers middle school students to participate in community design, fostering skills in STEAM disciplines.
$30,000 from mayor's office heading to NYCHA development in Downtown BrooklynThe $30,000 from the mayor's office aims to improve quality of life and safety in Ingersoll Houses, driven by resident input.
Evictions at Some Privatized NYCHA Complexes Are Higher Than Traditional DevelopmentsEviction rates at PACT developments are significantly higher than traditional NYCHA complexes, raising concerns about resident engagement and support.
'It's Something New': Hylan Houses Tenants Decide Between PACT, Trust or Section 9Residents at Hylan Houses are voting on future funding models for their homes amidst community frustrations and a desire for improvements.
Evictions at Some Privatized NYCHA Complexes Are Higher Than Traditional DevelopmentsEviction rates at PACT developments are significantly higher than traditional NYCHA complexes, raising concerns about resident engagement and support.
'It's Something New': Hylan Houses Tenants Decide Between PACT, Trust or Section 9Residents at Hylan Houses are voting on future funding models for their homes amidst community frustrations and a desire for improvements.
Minority-owned developer to host Breakfast with Santa event with giveaways and prizes for NYCHA residents | amNewYorkDantes Partners hosts a Breakfast with Santa event to foster community ties and celebrate the holiday season.
Audit Finds NYCHA Lacks Oversight of Repairs, Calls for Resident Feedback SystemNYCHA's oversight of contractors for repairs is inadequate, raising concerns about fraud and resident dissatisfaction.
Comptroller audit slams NYCHA over repairs, finds potential millions in wasteful spending | amNewYorkNYCHA's audit revealed significant financial mismanagement, highlighting severe repair issues impacting tenant living conditions.
Audit Finds NYCHA Lacks Oversight of Repairs, Calls for Resident Feedback SystemNYCHA's oversight of contractors for repairs is inadequate, raising concerns about fraud and resident dissatisfaction.
Comptroller audit slams NYCHA over repairs, finds potential millions in wasteful spending | amNewYorkNYCHA's audit revealed significant financial mismanagement, highlighting severe repair issues impacting tenant living conditions.
City Council Brings Back Security at 55 NYCHA Senior Complexes in NYCCity Council restored funding for NYCHA security guards at senior buildings, prioritizing resident safety after previous budget cuts.
A 'Yelp' For NYCHA Repairs? Audit Calls For More Oversight and Resident Feedback on VendorsNYCHA lacks efficient oversight of repair services, with inadequate tools leading to incomplete repair jobs and tenant dissatisfaction.
More Than 10,000 Public Housing Apartments Abated for Lead, NYCHA SaysNYCHA has completed abatement work in over 10,000 apartments as part of its commitment to lead-free housing.
City Council Brings Back Security at 55 NYCHA Senior Complexes in NYCCity Council restored funding for NYCHA security guards at senior buildings, prioritizing resident safety after previous budget cuts.
A 'Yelp' For NYCHA Repairs? Audit Calls For More Oversight and Resident Feedback on VendorsNYCHA lacks efficient oversight of repair services, with inadequate tools leading to incomplete repair jobs and tenant dissatisfaction.
More Than 10,000 Public Housing Apartments Abated for Lead, NYCHA SaysNYCHA has completed abatement work in over 10,000 apartments as part of its commitment to lead-free housing.
12 Years After Hurricane Sandy, NYCHA's Red Hook Residents Still Living in a Construction ZoneResidents of Red Hook Houses are frustrated with ongoing construction delays on a $485 million resiliency project, 12 years after Hurricane Sandy.
15-Year-Old Tristan Sanders Fatally Shot at Brooklyn NYCHA BuildingA 15-year-old boy, Tristan Sanders, was shot and killed in a Brooklyn NYCHA building, emphasizing the serious issue of youth violence.
Brooklyn Woman Misses Critical Dialysis Appointments Due to Broken Elevators at NYCHA ApartmentA Brooklyn grandmother with mobility issues is struggling due to broken elevators, which affects her health and access to essential services.
Assemblymember Colton, local nonprofits help ease food insecurity for NYCHA residentsThe food giveaway at NYCHA Marlboro Houses provided essential provisions to about 150 families, highlighting community collaboration in addressing food insecurity.
Brooklyn Woman Misses Critical Dialysis Appointments Due to Broken Elevators at NYCHA ApartmentA Brooklyn grandmother with mobility issues is struggling due to broken elevators, which affects her health and access to essential services.
Assemblymember Colton, local nonprofits help ease food insecurity for NYCHA residentsThe food giveaway at NYCHA Marlboro Houses provided essential provisions to about 150 families, highlighting community collaboration in addressing food insecurity.
State to Give $35M to NYCHA Tenants For Unpaid RentNYCHA residents are receiving $35 million in state funding for COVID-related rental arrears to support vulnerable families in New York City.
NYCHA to Reopen Section 8 Waitlist After 15 Years. Here's How to ApplyNYCHA is reopening Section 8 waitlist after nearly 15 years closure.
State to Give $35M to NYCHA Tenants For Unpaid RentNYCHA residents are receiving $35 million in state funding for COVID-related rental arrears to support vulnerable families in New York City.
NYCHA to Reopen Section 8 Waitlist After 15 Years. Here's How to ApplyNYCHA is reopening Section 8 waitlist after nearly 15 years closure.
Latest decisions from the Appellate Division, Second DepartmentCourt dismisses mold exposure and retaliation claims against NYCHA for failure to file timely notice of claim.
Dog, crying in pain, found in Lower Manhattan trash compactorA dog was found in a trash compactor in Manhattan and was humanely euthanized due to severe injuries.
Dog allegedly thrown down trash chute: NYPDThe cruel act of throwing a dog down a trash chute has sparked an investigation and raised concerns over security at NYCHA complexes.
Dog, crying in pain, found in Lower Manhattan trash compactorA dog was found in a trash compactor in Manhattan and was humanely euthanized due to severe injuries.
Dog allegedly thrown down trash chute: NYPDThe cruel act of throwing a dog down a trash chute has sparked an investigation and raised concerns over security at NYCHA complexes.
12 Residents Injured in Three Brooklyn FiresThree fires in Brooklyn left 12 injured residents. The first fire occurred at NYCHA's Tilden Houses, leaving five with minor injuries.
All You Need to Know About NYCHA's Section 8 Waitlist Opening June 3NYCHA is reopening the Section 8 housing choice voucher waitlist to the public for the first time since December 2009, placing 200,000 new applicants from low-income households.The online application process will be open from June 3 to June 9, with a lottery selection process giving every applicant an equal chance. Duplicate applications are discouraged.
'We Don't Move like We Used To': NYCHA Seniors React to Planned Unarmed Security CutNYCHA plans to eliminate security program at senior buildings despite tenant safety concerns.
55 NYCHA senior buildings in Brooklyn, the Bronx to lose unarmed security service this summerResidents are losing unarmed security services in NYCHA senior buildings, raising safety concerns.
'We Don't Move like We Used To': NYCHA Seniors React to Planned Unarmed Security CutNYCHA plans to eliminate security program at senior buildings despite tenant safety concerns.
55 NYCHA senior buildings in Brooklyn, the Bronx to lose unarmed security service this summerResidents are losing unarmed security services in NYCHA senior buildings, raising safety concerns.
Tenants file lawsuit against NYCHA, Disability Assistance office alleging rental discrimination during pandemic - Bronx TimesDiscriminatory rental practices lawsuit against NYCHA and OTDA during COVID-19 pandemic.
NYC Section 8 housing voucher waitlist reopens for first time in 15 years but acceptance depends on a lottery | amNewYorkCity Hall reopened Section 8 waitlist after 15 years, offering low-income families vouchers for private apartments.
Floodwater bursts through NYC apartment wall weeks after tenant reported "mystery" leakNYCHA tenant in Brooklyn faces ankle-deep water flooding during storms, with repetitive issues leading to the need for relocation.
City Hall's community hiring' effort launched to add workers from lower-income communitiesMayor Eric Adams announces community hiring initiative to prioritize city-contracted workers from lower-income communities.