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fromCurbed
1 day ago
NYC real estate

A One-Bedroom With Bridge Views on Pineapple Street for $597,000

fromEpicenter NYC
5 days ago
NYC real estate

Ending soon: Two affordable housing lotteries in Brooklyn - Epicenter NYC

New housing lotteries in Brownsville and Prospect Heights offer affordable apartments for various income levels.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
15 hours ago

Brooklyn Gains 153-Unit Affordable Senior Housing Development

A new affordable senior housing development in Bushwick adds 153 units for low-income older adults, including formerly homeless seniors, promoting aging-in-place options.
NYC real estate
fromCurbed
1 day ago

A One-Bedroom With Bridge Views on Pineapple Street for $597,000

Affordable housing options under a million dollars include unique configurations with desirable features and views.
NYC real estate
fromEpicenter NYC
5 days ago

Ending soon: Two affordable housing lotteries in Brooklyn - Epicenter NYC

New housing lotteries in Brownsville and Prospect Heights offer affordable apartments for various income levels.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
9 hours ago

California weighs state-backed loans for downtown housing towers

California has enacted laws to increase housing density and affordability, particularly near public transit, aiming to revitalize urban areas post-pandemic.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
18 hours ago

Mamdani proposes redesign of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to boost safety

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza redesign prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety while reducing vehicle access, creating new public space.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes redesigning Grand Army Plaza to eliminate car traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
18 hours ago

Mamdani proposes redesign of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza to boost safety

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza redesign prioritizes pedestrian and cyclist safety while reducing vehicle access, creating new public space.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

A Grand' design: Mamdani proposes eliminating car traffic in part of Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes redesigning Grand Army Plaza to eliminate car traffic and enhance pedestrian safety.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
6 days ago

Report Finds Stark 'Recreation Deserts' in Brooklyn

Brooklyn faces significant recreation deserts, lacking essential facilities for physical and mental health, with funding for recreation drastically reduced over the years.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
15 minutes ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
#oakland
#homelessness
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 hour ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
18 hours ago

Opinion: Shelter Decisions That Ignore School Stability Are Harming NYC's Children

Displacing families from shelters disrupts children's education and stability, leading to immediate academic consequences and long-term developmental issues.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
21 hours ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
#kb-home
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home will relocate its headquarters from California to Tempe, Arizona, in spring 2027, citing a more business-friendly environment.
LA real estate
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

KB Home is the latest billion-dollar company leaving California

KB Home will relocate its headquarters from California to Tempe, Arizona, in spring 2027, citing a more business-friendly environment.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
8 hours ago

Elevator outage leaves East Flatbush tenants climbing steps and crossing rooftops

A broken elevator in a six-story apartment building has severely impacted residents' daily lives, especially for the elderly.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
7 hours ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
#buffalo
NYC food
fromAol
1 day ago

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor

Buffalo is an underrated city with a rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and a renowned food scene, particularly known for its buffalo wings.
NYC food
fromIslands
1 day ago

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor - Islands

Buffalo is an underrated city with a rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and a renowned food scene, currently experiencing a resurgence.
NYC food
fromAol
1 day ago

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor

Buffalo is an underrated city with a rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and a renowned food scene, particularly known for its buffalo wings.
NYC food
fromIslands
1 day ago

New York's Once-Thriving Powerhouse Is Reshaping With Revitalized Neighborhoods, Waterways, And Local Flavor - Islands

Buffalo is an underrated city with a rich history, vibrant neighborhoods, and a renowned food scene, currently experiencing a resurgence.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Contract dispute delays Homekey Palo Alto opening - San Jose Spotlight

The Homekey project at 1237 San Antonio Road has been in the works since fall 2023, when city and state leaders touted its importance in addressing the local and regional housing crisis.
Mission District
#housing-shortage
SF real estate
fromFortune
9 hours ago

Trump's White House: America is short 10 million houses | Fortune

The U.S. faces a 10 million housing shortage, and regulatory cuts could boost construction and stabilize prices.
#homeownership
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
Canada news
fromThe Walrus
1 day ago

I Bought a House and Became Part of the Problem | The Walrus

Homeownership in Canada has significantly declined for younger generations due to rising costs and lack of generational wealth.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
17 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Boston, MA: Prices Fall

Boston's real estate market is competitive with a median listing price of $966,250, despite a 12% year-over-year drop.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 hour ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
fromApartment Therapy
1 day ago

An Interior Designer Spent 11 Years Slowly Renovating This 125-Year-Old Brooklyn Townhouse

When we saw this home - with its east-west exposures and windows that could be seen on both sides - we were immediately sold. It was the third house we looked at, and we were so lucky the owner accepted our offer. It was a very competitive moment for home sales in the neighborhood, and the fact we were able to make it happen felt like a dream.
Remodel
Portland food
fromSFGATE
16 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Portland, OR: Prices Fall

Portland's housing market shows falling prices and faster sales, creating opportunities for buyers despite tight inventory.
Boston
fromBoston.com
4 hours ago

After budget letdown, hundreds rally for new Jackson Mann community center in Allston

Councilor Liz Breadon demands $65 million for Jackson Mann Community Center to ensure serious investment in Allston-Brighton.
Social justice
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
18 hours ago

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

Carl Cokine Anthony, an influential architect and environmental justice leader, passed away at 87, leaving a legacy of racial equity and regionalism.
#urban-design
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
Design
fromArchDaily
1 day ago

Elevated Infrastructure and Public Space: Reclaiming the Ground Below

Elevation creates secondary spaces beneath infrastructure that are often underutilized and informally occupied.
Brooklyn
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Mamdani Embraces 20-Year-Old Plan to Create A Car-Free Link Between Prospect Park And Grand Army Plaza - Streetsblog New York City

Grand Army Plaza will undergo a redesign to enhance pedestrian safety and connectivity to Prospect Park.
#housing-crisis
New York City
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
1 week ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
New York City
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

Zohran Mamdani plans to add 20,000 tiny homes to backyards and basements across NYC - What are ADUs, and how can they help ease the housing crunch?

New York City is simplifying the addition of ancillary dwelling units to alleviate the housing crisis.
East Bay (California)
from48 hills
1 week ago

In Oakland, a tiny-home community is forced back onto the streets - 48 hills

Eviction of the 3rd and Peralta tiny home community in Oakland leaves residents, like Dennis, without support or resources for permanent housing.
San Francisco
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
1 day ago

This Week: Seismic Tour, Regional Measure, Car-Free Happy Hour - Streetsblog San Francisco

A variety of community events focused on safety, transportation, and family activities are scheduled this week in San Francisco and surrounding areas.
#interior-design
Renovation
fromAol
2 days ago

This Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Surprises

A prewar apartment in Brooklyn was transformed from nine rooms to fourteen, emphasizing a more subdivided layout while maintaining historic charm.
Renovation
fromAol
2 days ago

This Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Surprises

A prewar apartment in Brooklyn was transformed from nine rooms to fourteen, emphasizing subdivided spaces rather than open layouts.
Renovation
fromAol
2 days ago

This Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Surprises

A prewar apartment in Brooklyn was transformed from nine rooms to fourteen, emphasizing a more subdivided layout while maintaining historic charm.
Renovation
fromAol
2 days ago

This Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Surprises

A prewar apartment in Brooklyn was transformed from nine rooms to fourteen, emphasizing subdivided spaces instead of open layouts.
Renovation
fromAol
2 days ago

This Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Surprises

A prewar apartment in Brooklyn was transformed from nine rooms to fourteen, emphasizing a more subdivided layout while maintaining historic charm.
Renovation
fromAol
2 days ago

This Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Surprises

A prewar apartment in Brooklyn was transformed from nine rooms to fourteen, emphasizing subdivided spaces rather than open layouts.
Renovation
fromAol
2 days ago

This Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Surprises

A prewar apartment in Brooklyn was transformed from nine rooms to fourteen, emphasizing a more subdivided layout while maintaining historic charm.
Renovation
fromAol
2 days ago

This Prewar Brooklyn Apartment Is Full of Surprises

A prewar apartment in Brooklyn was transformed from nine rooms to fourteen, emphasizing subdivided spaces instead of open layouts.
#housing
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Will a new state law put teeth into S.F. supe Dorsey's plan to fund only drug-free homeless housing?

Matt Dorsey aims to create drug-free supportive housing for people in recovery, reflecting his sincere commitment to addressing addiction issues.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

When Teachers Can't Afford to Live in the Bay Area, Districts Get Into the Housing Game | KQED

Companies and school districts are addressing housing shortages to retain employees and attract talent.
fromNBC New York
2 days ago

Fire rips through empty building in Chelsea

Firefighters operated from tower ladders to knock down the fire and conduct searches from the exterior due to unsafe interior conditions, said Deputy Chief Anthony Arpaia.
London
US politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Grass Is Really Greener for Many Californians Leaving the State | KQED

Trump endorsed Steve Hilton for California governor, claiming he can improve the state plagued by high taxes.
#real-estate
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
17 hours ago

Scoop Up a Copy of Brownstoner's Spring 2026 Issue

Brownstoner's Spring 2026 Real Estate special features various real estate highlights in Park Slope and nearby neighborhoods.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

New York joins states seeking to regulating private listing networks

The bill mandates public marketing of listings while allowing exceptions for seller privacy and safety concerns with informed consent.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
17 hours ago

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold

Four featured listings from six months ago in Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Kensington, and Sunset Park show varied sales outcomes.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Brooklyn News: Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Bay Ridge and Park Slope feature notable real estate listings, including affordable housing options and stylish renovations.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
17 hours ago

Scoop Up a Copy of Brownstoner's Spring 2026 Issue

Brownstoner's Spring 2026 Real Estate special features various real estate highlights in Park Slope and nearby neighborhoods.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

New York joins states seeking to regulating private listing networks

The bill mandates public marketing of listings while allowing exceptions for seller privacy and safety concerns with informed consent.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
17 hours ago

Brooklyn Listings Six Months Later: Three Sold

Four featured listings from six months ago in Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Kensington, and Sunset Park show varied sales outcomes.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
3 days ago

Brooklyn News: Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Bay Ridge and Park Slope feature notable real estate listings, including affordable housing options and stylish renovations.
#brooklyn-real-estate
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
10 hours ago

Brooklyn Townhouses Lead $71M Week In Luxury Contracts

Brooklyn's luxury real estate market surpassed $70 million in contracts, driven by two high-end brownstones in Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Prospect Lefferts Gardens Tudor

The most popular real estate listings this week include properties in Windsor Terrace, Bay Ridge, and Clinton Hill.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
10 hours ago

Brooklyn Townhouses Lead $71M Week In Luxury Contracts

Brooklyn's luxury real estate market surpassed $70 million in contracts, driven by two high-end brownstones in Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 days ago

Top 10 Brooklyn Listings: A Prospect Lefferts Gardens Tudor

The most popular real estate listings this week include properties in Windsor Terrace, Bay Ridge, and Clinton Hill.
#san-francisco
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Supes Reject Appeal to Legalize North Beach Mansion Illegally Converted From Four Units

Real estate
fromSFGATE
15 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in San Francisco, CA: Prices Fall

San Francisco's real estate market is a seller's market with limited inventory and homes selling faster than the national average.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Community battles to save San Francisco's beloved family block-party program 'Sunday Streets'

San Francisco's budget shortfall threatens the funding of the popular 'Sunday Streets' program, prompting community fundraising efforts.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Supes Reject Appeal to Legalize North Beach Mansion Illegally Converted From Four Units

The SF Board of Supervisors rejected an appeal to legalize an illegally converted single-family home from four rent-controlled units.
Mission District
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago

SF gives $3.3 million to residents, nonprofits with projects to beautify the city: Here's a list

San Francisco is allocating $3.3 million for community beautification projects through the Community Challenge Grant program.
Mission District
fromsfist.com
1 hour ago

Day Around the Bay: College in East Bay Eliminates Debt of Graduating Students

Contra Costa College is forgiving up to $1,000 in school debt for graduating students due to a $31,000 donation from its foundation.
Boston real estate
fromSFGATE
17 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Baltimore, MD: Prices Fall

Baltimore's real estate market favors buyers with increased inventory, falling prices, and longer selling times, requiring realistic pricing from sellers.
fromThe Oaklandside
15 hours ago

Remembering Carl Anthony, architect who brought racial equity analysis to environmental movement

Carl Cokine Anthony redefined the relationship between racial equity, regionalism, and the environment, establishing a foundation for future environmental justice initiatives.
East Bay (California)
New York City
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Empty building in Chelsea caught fire, FDNY says

Firefighters extinguished a fire in an empty Manhattan apartment building, with two firefighters hospitalized for minor injuries.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
13 hours ago

Tired of frivolous' landmark attempts, Berkeley council members want to raise bar for petitions

Berkeley City Council is considering raising the petition signature threshold for landmark designation to address concerns over blocking housing development.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
16 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's housing market faces shrinking inventory and slight price declines, with homes selling at a steady pace despite fewer listings.
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago
New York City

Editorial | NYC true cost of living' report exposes a town without equity | amNewYork

62% of New Yorkers cannot meet the true cost of living, highlighting a significant economic crisis and racial disparities.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

YIMBY: 57,352 Proposed NYC Units in 2025

New York developers proposed over 57,000 new residential and hotel units in 2025, indicating a significant construction wave across the city.
New York City
fromStrongtowns
1 day ago

New York City and the Myth of a Balanced Budget | Strong Towns

New York City faces a significant budget gap despite its economic success, raising questions about the nature of the financial issues at hand.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Mamdani Pushes 140-Unit Project On East Harlem Lot

New York City plans to develop a parking lot into a 140-unit mixed-use building with at least 35 affordable apartments using tax incentives.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
16 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in New York, NY: Prices Fall

New York City's housing market faces shrinking inventory and slight price declines, with homes selling at a steady pace despite fewer listings.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Editorial | NYC true cost of living' report exposes a town without equity | amNewYork

62% of New Yorkers cannot meet the true cost of living, highlighting a significant economic crisis and racial disparities.
NYC real estate
fromHoodline
2 weeks ago

YIMBY: 57,352 Proposed NYC Units in 2025

New York developers proposed over 57,000 new residential and hotel units in 2025, indicating a significant construction wave across the city.
Boston real estate
fromBrownstoner
4 days ago

City Deems Fort Greene Manse Unworthy of Protection

The butter yellow Italianate house on South Oxford will be replaced by an apartment building after landmark status was denied due to extensive alterations.
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
7 hours ago

Check out this car-free Grand Army Plaza redesign proposal

A proposal aims to redesign Grand Army Plaza by banning cars from part of it and reconnecting the arch to Prospect Park.
fromSFGATE
20 hours ago

'Extraordinarily rare': An unusual SF home has just hit the market for $6.5M

To find a building with this scale, flexibility, and existing group housing use in such a prime location is extraordinarily rare.
East Bay real estate
Real estate
fromSFGATE
16 hours ago

Real Estate Market Trends in Philadelphia, PA: Prices Fall

Philadelphia's housing market is tightening with limited inventory, slightly dipping prices, and homes taking longer to sell.
Mission District
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Tale of two neighborhoods: SoMa sales slide as Mission Bay's grow

South of Market restaurants struggle to recover post-pandemic, while Mission Bay experiences growth in sales-tax revenue.
Real estate
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

100 Days In, Mamdani's Housing Chief Says City Hall Will Stand Up for Tenants-And Work With Real Estate

The administration prioritizes tenant rights while engaging with the real estate industry to address the housing affordability crisis.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mamdani plans to ban cars on part of Grand Army Plaza, connect arch to Prospect Park

Cars will be banned from the southern edge of Grand Army Plaza to enhance pedestrian access to Prospect Park.
fromThe Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
1 day ago

Bank Hapoalim's US arm funds $203m Manhattan housing conversion | The Jerusalem Post

BHI provided a $167 million construction loan to Yellowstone Real Estate Investments for the conversion of the Candler Building into a 176-unit residential tower with retail space, totaling $203 million in financing.
NYC real estate
New York City
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

NYC is so broke, the Brooklyn Bridge might get roommates

The City Council proposes renting hidden rooms in the Brooklyn Bridge to generate revenue for New York City.
fromHoodline
2 days ago

CPC Approves 1,000-Unit Bjarke Ingels Project in Gowanus

The project will stitch new housing, ground-floor retail and artist space into a canalfront esplanade, with about a quarter of the apartments locked in as permanently affordable.
NYC real estate
NYC real estate
fromNew York City, NY Patch
5 days ago

These NYC Neighborhoods Will See The Highest Rent Increases, Report Finds

Maintenance costs in rent-stabilized buildings exceed rental income, leading to financial distress, particularly in pre-1974 buildings and those with high stabilized units.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
5 days ago

Detail-Rich Prospect Heights Brownstone Asks $4.295 Million

The two-family brownstone at 291 Sterling Place features original woodwork, stained glass, and Romanesque Revival details, showcasing historic architectural beauty.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Locked Out: 3 Housing Buzzwords, Decoded

The housing market is challenging for first-time buyers due to a shortage of starter homes and rising costs.
US news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Kristof: Gentrification isn't all bad. How to bring back the American dream

Children who move into redeveloped mixed-income neighborhoods experience significantly improved educational outcomes and upward mobility, while adults show little economic benefit.
East Bay real estate
fromMission Local
1 month ago

In S.F., finding housing is hard. For immigrants, it's even harder.

Undocumented immigrants in San Francisco face severe housing barriers due to documentation requirements, high costs, and limited affordable options, forcing many into substandard housing through informal rental markets.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Long-Term Benefit of Gentrifying Cities

Gentrification can increase economic opportunity for low-income residents, while poorly designed public-housing spending can worsen outcomes.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Manhattan's empty office towers are becoming apartments - just not the ones most locals can afford

New York leads the nation in converting office buildings to residential units, with over 16,000 apartments in the pipeline post-COVID-19.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Gentrification is pricing artists out of New York, threatening its cultural edge

Rowynn Dumont, a curator, painter, photographer and writer, lived in about 25 places around the world before settling in New York in 2017. It's where my community and the art world infrastructure already were, said Dumont. Exhibits in Union Square, the Flatiron District, Long Island City and the Lower East Side featured her work. She also co-founded a popular monthly new wave dance party, Black Rainbow, on the Lower East Side that would go until 10am.
New York City
Real estate
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

High-End Construction Really Does Help Everyone

Expanding market-rate and subsidized housing can lower citywide prices by creating cascading vacancies that let lower-income households move into cheaper units.
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