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Mould, money and murder accusations residents try to oust management on their London housing estate

Residents of the Loughborough Estate face severe living conditions due to mismanagement by LEMB, which neglects necessary property repairs in favor of celebrations.

N.Y. politicians demand fixes at NYCHA complex in Brooklyn where more than 100 units have water damage, mold

Decaying public housing in Williamsburg plagued by mold, water damage, vermin infestations, and lack of maintenance, leaving residents in uninhabitable conditions.

Mould, money and murder accusations residents try to oust management on their London housing estate

Residents of the Loughborough Estate face severe living conditions due to mismanagement by LEMB, which neglects necessary property repairs in favor of celebrations.

N.Y. politicians demand fixes at NYCHA complex in Brooklyn where more than 100 units have water damage, mold

Decaying public housing in Williamsburg plagued by mold, water damage, vermin infestations, and lack of maintenance, leaving residents in uninhabitable conditions.
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#nycha

Coney Island public houses to vote on development's future and city involvement * Brooklyn Paper

Public housing sites in Coney Island to vote on entering city's affordability program for upgrades and improved services.

The Federal Bill That Would Pour $40 Billion Into NYCHA's Section 9

The 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 Spaces

NYCHA residents can transform over 2,000 acres of open space into functional community areas through a new toolkit initiative.

NYCHA Board Green Lights Plan to Demolish & Rebuild Lower Manhattan Developments

The housing authority approved plans to demolish and rebuild the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, initiating tenant support measures during the process.

Voters at Coney Island Houses reject joining non-profit trust to underwrite repairs

Coney Island Houses tenants voted against the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust, preferring traditional public housing funding for repairs.

Meet Your Tenant Leader: Jackie Lara, NYCHA's Fulton Houses

Residents like Lara oppose NYCHA's demolition plan, valuing their homes over new amenities.

Coney Island public houses to vote on development's future and city involvement * Brooklyn Paper

Public housing sites in Coney Island to vote on entering city's affordability program for upgrades and improved services.

The Federal Bill That Would Pour $40 Billion Into NYCHA's Section 9

The 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 Spaces

NYCHA residents can transform over 2,000 acres of open space into functional community areas through a new toolkit initiative.

NYCHA Board Green Lights Plan to Demolish & Rebuild Lower Manhattan Developments

The housing authority approved plans to demolish and rebuild the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, initiating tenant support measures during the process.

Voters at Coney Island Houses reject joining non-profit trust to underwrite repairs

Coney Island Houses tenants voted against the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust, preferring traditional public housing funding for repairs.

Meet Your Tenant Leader: Jackie Lara, NYCHA's Fulton Houses

Residents like Lara oppose NYCHA's demolition plan, valuing their homes over new amenities.
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#community-opposition

City confirms 2,200-bed South Bronx shelter will open in February despite opposition during heated meeting - Bronx Times

Local opposition intensifies against NYC's decision to establish a large migrant shelter in the South Bronx, citing inadequate community input.

City hears from opponents at meeting on plans to put public housing on downtown parking lots

Residents oppose building housing on downtown parking lots due to fears of increased decline in the area and loss of essential parking spaces.

City confirms 2,200-bed South Bronx shelter will open in February despite opposition during heated meeting - Bronx Times

Local opposition intensifies against NYC's decision to establish a large migrant shelter in the South Bronx, citing inadequate community input.

City hears from opponents at meeting on plans to put public housing on downtown parking lots

Residents oppose building housing on downtown parking lots due to fears of increased decline in the area and loss of essential parking spaces.
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Opinion: Council should reject downtown housing plan

High-density public housing proposals in Menlo Park threaten local businesses due to lack of parking, with residents pushing back against poorly communicated plans.
#architecture

Stockholmshem HQ Skarholmen / Soderberg Soderberg

AB Stockholmshem's new headquarters aims to decentralize City administration and foster community connections in Skärholmen.

'Iconic estate with heated walls would be ruined by plan to give us radiators'

Residents oppose Camden Council's proposal to replace the estate's unique heating system due to concerns over architectural integrity and outdated plans.

Stockholmshem HQ Skarholmen / Soderberg Soderberg

AB Stockholmshem's new headquarters aims to decentralize City administration and foster community connections in Skärholmen.

'Iconic estate with heated walls would be ruined by plan to give us radiators'

Residents oppose Camden Council's proposal to replace the estate's unique heating system due to concerns over architectural integrity and outdated plans.
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#homeownership

Couple won the NYC housing lottery and bought a two-family house in Brooklyn worth $1.1 million for $690,000take a look inside

Tanese Orr transitioned from public housing to homeownership in a NYC housing lottery program, aiming for stability in her desired neighborhood.

See What This Couple Who Won the NYC Housing Lottery Bought in Brooklyn

Many first-time homebuyers struggle amidst a low market share, yet some families succeed through programs like the New York Housing Lottery.

Couple won the NYC housing lottery and bought a two-family house in Brooklyn worth $1.1 million for $690,000take a look inside

Tanese Orr transitioned from public housing to homeownership in a NYC housing lottery program, aiming for stability in her desired neighborhood.

See What This Couple Who Won the NYC Housing Lottery Bought in Brooklyn

Many first-time homebuyers struggle amidst a low market share, yet some families succeed through programs like the New York Housing Lottery.
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#affordable-housing

One possible housing crisis solution? A new kind of public housing for all income levels

Montgomery County is spearheading a new approach to public housing with a $100 million revolving fund to address the housing crisis.

New 12-Story Building From Supportive Housing Org Planned for UWS

A new 12-story building for affordable senior housing is being proposed on West 108th Street, focusing on social services for low-income and formerly homeless seniors.

Squatters evicted after years in vacant public housing units on Potrero Hill

Evictions at San Francisco's Terrace-Annex highlight the struggles of tenants as public housing is demolished amid a severe affordable housing crisis.

Astoria and Brooklyn middle schoolers celebrate opening of new NYCHA community spaces - Astoria Post

Students from Astoria NYCHA Houses and Stanley Avenue Preservation opened new community rooms, designed through the STEAM Innovators program, enhancing community engagement.

Applications are now open for a public housing waiting list in Miami-Dade. What to know

Miami-Dade County is accepting applications for public housing to assist low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities until Oct. 25.

The A' word: What do we mean when we say affordable' housing?

Affordable housing can have various requirements and definitions, including income and rent restrictions.

One possible housing crisis solution? A new kind of public housing for all income levels

Montgomery County is spearheading a new approach to public housing with a $100 million revolving fund to address the housing crisis.

New 12-Story Building From Supportive Housing Org Planned for UWS

A new 12-story building for affordable senior housing is being proposed on West 108th Street, focusing on social services for low-income and formerly homeless seniors.

Squatters evicted after years in vacant public housing units on Potrero Hill

Evictions at San Francisco's Terrace-Annex highlight the struggles of tenants as public housing is demolished amid a severe affordable housing crisis.

Astoria and Brooklyn middle schoolers celebrate opening of new NYCHA community spaces - Astoria Post

Students from Astoria NYCHA Houses and Stanley Avenue Preservation opened new community rooms, designed through the STEAM Innovators program, enhancing community engagement.

Applications are now open for a public housing waiting list in Miami-Dade. What to know

Miami-Dade County is accepting applications for public housing to assist low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities until Oct. 25.

The A' word: What do we mean when we say affordable' housing?

Affordable housing can have various requirements and definitions, including income and rent restrictions.
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Marin Housing Authority reports almost $1 million theft by hackers

$950,000 stolen from Marin housing project will not halt rehabilitation efforts, as authorities seek funding sources and improve cybersecurity.

Hong Kong's Top Court Upholds Rights of Same-Sex Married Couples

Hong Kong's top court has upheld inheritance and public housing benefits for same-sex married couples, marking a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights.
#homelessness

Record 146,000 N.Y.C. Public School Students Were Homeless Last Year

Unexpected problems like job loss or disaster can lead to significant homelessness, especially among families with children in New York City.

Giorgio asked for help while sleeping rough in Surfers Paradise. The next day he died in a police van

People experiencing homelessness in Australia are dying at an average age of 44, a life expectancy gap of over three decades.
Suicide and overdose are primary causes of death among homeless individuals, linked to the despair and hopelessness of homelessness.

Record 146,000 N.Y.C. Public School Students Were Homeless Last Year

Unexpected problems like job loss or disaster can lead to significant homelessness, especially among families with children in New York City.

Giorgio asked for help while sleeping rough in Surfers Paradise. The next day he died in a police van

People experiencing homelessness in Australia are dying at an average age of 44, a life expectancy gap of over three decades.
Suicide and overdose are primary causes of death among homeless individuals, linked to the despair and hopelessness of homelessness.
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A Messy Problem in Orderly Singapore: Keeping Track of Cats

Singapore's new rules on cat ownership in public housing leave many cats like Xinderella in regulatory limbo, with unclear enforcement measures.
#brooklyn

Teenager Killed in Fort Greene Shooting, Police Search for Suspect

Brooklyn detectives seek the suspect in the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy at the Whitman Houses public housing complex.

Teenager shot and killed at Brooklyn public housing complex: cops | amNewYork

A teenager was fatally shot at a public housing complex in Brooklyn, prompting an ongoing police investigation with no arrests made yet.

Man killed, two others injured in triple shooting outside NYC public housing complex

A deadly triple shooting took place in Brooklyn, resulting in one death and two critical injuries.

Boy, 16, shot dead at NYC housing complex as youth violence engulfs city

A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Brooklyn alongside another youth's recent murder, highlighting escalating gun violence in New York.

Brooklyn stabbing leaves man wounded near public housing complex | amNewYork

Brooklyn detectives are investigating a stabbing that left a man injured at a public housing complex, with no arrests made yet.

Teenager Killed in Fort Greene Shooting, Police Search for Suspect

Brooklyn detectives seek the suspect in the shooting death of a 16-year-old boy at the Whitman Houses public housing complex.

Teenager shot and killed at Brooklyn public housing complex: cops | amNewYork

A teenager was fatally shot at a public housing complex in Brooklyn, prompting an ongoing police investigation with no arrests made yet.

Man killed, two others injured in triple shooting outside NYC public housing complex

A deadly triple shooting took place in Brooklyn, resulting in one death and two critical injuries.

Boy, 16, shot dead at NYC housing complex as youth violence engulfs city

A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Brooklyn alongside another youth's recent murder, highlighting escalating gun violence in New York.

Brooklyn stabbing leaves man wounded near public housing complex | amNewYork

Brooklyn detectives are investigating a stabbing that left a man injured at a public housing complex, with no arrests made yet.
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#bronx

Bronx man accused of raping boy, 13, in stairwell of NYCHA building after pair spoke online

A Bronx man, Ishmael Francis, faces multiple rape charges for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old boy after meeting online.

26-year-old man shot dead inside Bronx housing complex

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot at a Bronx housing complex, and the investigation is ongoing with no arrests made yet.

Bronx man accused of raping boy, 13, in stairwell of NYCHA building after pair spoke online

A Bronx man, Ishmael Francis, faces multiple rape charges for allegedly assaulting a 13-year-old boy after meeting online.

26-year-old man shot dead inside Bronx housing complex

A 26-year-old man was fatally shot at a Bronx housing complex, and the investigation is ongoing with no arrests made yet.
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#san-francisco

S.F. Housing Authority moves to replace troubled firm managing public housing

Eugene Burger Management Corporation faces potential removal from managing San Francisco's public housing due to ongoing controversies and mismanagement.

Potrero Hill public housing management firm keeps failing city scorecards, documents show

Eugene Burger Management consistently fails to meet public housing standards in San Francisco, prompting calls for its removal and highlighting significant tenant concerns.

Tenant lawyers demand SF Housing Authority fire scandal-embroiled management company

Evictions from Potrero Hill public housing have raised serious concerns about management practices and tenant rights.
Residents and attorneys are urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to dismiss Eugene Burger Management due to mismanagement and ethics violations.

Fire strikes Potrero Hill public housing complex

The fire in a vacant building highlights ongoing management issues at the Potrero Hill complex.

S.F. Housing Authority moves to replace troubled firm managing public housing

Eugene Burger Management Corporation faces potential removal from managing San Francisco's public housing due to ongoing controversies and mismanagement.

Potrero Hill public housing management firm keeps failing city scorecards, documents show

Eugene Burger Management consistently fails to meet public housing standards in San Francisco, prompting calls for its removal and highlighting significant tenant concerns.

Tenant lawyers demand SF Housing Authority fire scandal-embroiled management company

Evictions from Potrero Hill public housing have raised serious concerns about management practices and tenant rights.
Residents and attorneys are urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to dismiss Eugene Burger Management due to mismanagement and ethics violations.

Fire strikes Potrero Hill public housing complex

The fire in a vacant building highlights ongoing management issues at the Potrero Hill complex.
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New plans emerge to rebuild a Toronto Community Housing complex at Swansea Mews | CBC News

Residents may finally get a rebuilt public housing complex after being displaced due to a ceiling collapse, though completion will take several years.

Path to Disaster': 4 Takeaways From the U.K. Grenfell Fire Final Report

The Grenfell Tower fire was a preventable tragedy due to systemic failures in safety measures, prioritizing cost over resident wellbeing.

A teen's murder, mold in the walls: Unfulfilled promises haunt public housing

The tragic case of Desaray Gilliard underscores the urgent need for improvements in public housing and the impact of violence on vulnerable communities.
#nypd

NYPD Investigates Assaults Against Women in Fort Greene

Incidents of assault in Fort Greene, with a woman stabbed multiple times by a stranger in a public housing development.

Tragic end for dog rescued from trash chute after being dumped by 'evil' person

A defenseless puppy was found severely injured after being thrown down a trash chute and ultimately had to be euthanized due to its injuries.

NYPD Investigates Assaults Against Women in Fort Greene

Incidents of assault in Fort Greene, with a woman stabbed multiple times by a stranger in a public housing development.

Tragic end for dog rescued from trash chute after being dumped by 'evil' person

A defenseless puppy was found severely injured after being thrown down a trash chute and ultimately had to be euthanized due to its injuries.
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Overcharged, then evicted: How errors push out public housing residents

Some public housing tenants face mistaken rent hikes and evictions, leading to challenges in keeping their homes.

In Milwaukee public housing, a padlocked patio becomes a battleground

Residents of a troubled public housing development in Milwaukee are frustrated with issues such as safety concerns, mold, and pest infestations, leading them to seek attention and demand changes.

On Potrero Hill, squatters gets scammed. So do landlords.

Squatting in vacant public housing units was occurring with cash payments to a rogue manager.
Allegations of under-the-table rent collection by a former senior property manager at a public housing project.

70 NYC Housing Authority employees arrested in corruption investigation

70 NYC housing employees charged with accepting kickbacks
Largest number of federal bribery charges in history
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