Affordable housing plan dropped from NY state budget
After opposition, Gov. Hochul has backed off a plan to allow single-family homeowners to turn parts of their residences into apartments, to create more affordable housing.
After opposition, Gov. Hochul has backed off a plan to allow single-family homeowners to turn parts of their residences into apartments, to create more affordable housing.
Gov. Hochul's single-family home proposal draws criticism, opposition
A provision in the state budget would allow single-family homes to be turned into apartments, to make affordable housing more accessible.
A provision in the state budget would allow single-family homes to be turned into apartments, to make affordable housing more accessible.
NYC rental prices up, availability drops
Apartments across the city are renting for an average of $2,700, up over 8 percent from 2020.
Apartments across the city are renting for an average of $2,700, up over 8 percent from 2020.
Long Island housing market stays red-hot
The median sales price for a Long Island home in December was $645K in Nassau and $525K in Suffolk County.
The median sales price for a Long Island home in December was $645K in Nassau and $525K in Suffolk County.
Bronx Building Explosion: Several homes uninhabitable after collapse, fire
The Bronx building explosion that destroyed a townhouse also damaged four other homes so badly that they aren't safe to live in, city officials said. The explosion and fire killed one person and injured several others.
The Bronx building explosion that destroyed a townhouse also damaged four other homes so badly that they aren't safe to live in, city officials said. The explosion and fire killed one person and injured several others.
New York's pandemic-era eviction moratorium expires
Advocates and landlords don’t expect a flood of evictions right away, as the state still provides some eviction protection, but advocates say the state is setting the ground for a homelessness crisis.
Advocates and landlords don’t expect a flood of evictions right away, as the state still provides some eviction protection, but advocates say the state is setting the ground for a homelessness crisis.
New York to reopen rent aid applications, halted since Nov.
The state stopped accepting rental assistance applications in November. New Yorkers who apply for rental aid are protected from eviction while the state reviews their applications.
The state stopped accepting rental assistance applications in November. New Yorkers who apply for rental aid are protected from eviction while the state reviews their applications.
Lawsuit settled after Oklahoma woman, daughter allegedly denied housing due to race
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
The U.S. Department of Justice said a Black mother and daughter were denied housing in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma, due to their race.
Arnold Schwarzenegger donates $250K for tiny homes for homeless veterans in LA ahead of Christmas
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger donated $250,000 of his own money to create new tiny homes for homeless veterans in West Los Angeles ahead of Christmas.
Tunnel to Towers to build, donate entire village for families of fallen veterans and first responders
Construction is now underway on a first-of-its-kind neighborhood that'll be home to families of injured service members, families of fallen first responders killed in the line of duty and gold star families. It's all thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Construction is now underway on a first-of-its-kind neighborhood that'll be home to families of injured service members, families of fallen first responders killed in the line of duty and gold star families. It's all thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
NYC named most expensive city in the U.S.
New York City has been named the most expensive city to live in in the U.S. and across North America. But where does it rank globally?
New York City has been named the most expensive city to live in in the U.S. and across North America. But where does it rank globally?
Gowanus rezoning approved but critics remain
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
A coalition called Voice of Gowanus is critical of a rezoning plan recently approved by the City Council. The plan could create thousands of new housing units.
Half of NY's $2.4B in rent aid held up 6 months after launch
Landlords and tenants are urging New York to swiftly release almost $1 billion meant to cover months of back rent for tenants.
Landlords and tenants are urging New York to swiftly release almost $1 billion meant to cover months of back rent for tenants.
Queens families displaced by Ida get temporary reprieve from hotel eviction
Displaced families will be allowed to stay at the hotel for at least three more months. It is a temporary solution while many residents continue to look for a new place to call home.
Displaced families will be allowed to stay at the hotel for at least three more months. It is a temporary solution while many residents continue to look for a new place to call home.
Report: 100,000 NYC students were homeless in 2020-2021
A new report says more than 100,000 New York City schoolchildren were homeless at some point during the 2020-2021 school year — a 42% increase since 2010.
A new report says more than 100,000 New York City schoolchildren were homeless at some point during the 2020-2021 school year — a 42% increase since 2010.
Partial demolition of landmark homes in Manhattan stirs controversy
Lawmakers and preservation organizations claim a developer wants to knock down nine landmark buildings in Manhattan to create an entryway for a new office tower. But the Landmarks Preservation Commission says engineers discovered dangerous structural problems with the homes.
Lawmakers and preservation organizations claim a developer wants to knock down nine landmark buildings in Manhattan to create an entryway for a new office tower. But the Landmarks Preservation Commission says engineers discovered dangerous structural problems with the homes.
'Jericho Project' aims to help struggling veterans find a home
The nonprofit Jericho Project aims to meet the needs of struggling veterans, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ community.
The nonprofit Jericho Project aims to meet the needs of struggling veterans, young adults, and members of the LGBTQ community.
Century 21 CEO: Millennials ‘storming’ housing market amid supply pinch
Pace of housing development must double in order to keep up with demand, said Mike Miedler
Pace of housing development must double in order to keep up with demand, said Mike Miedler
Dozens left homeless after NJ apartment complex deemed unsafe due to Ida
Residents of the West Orange apartment complex are scrambling to find new places to live after their apartment complex was deemed unsafe as the rocky slope behind it could fall at any time.
Residents of the West Orange apartment complex are scrambling to find new places to live after their apartment complex was deemed unsafe as the rocky slope behind it could fall at any time.
Rent prices rising rapidly across the US, experts say
The average cost for rent has rapidly increased this year possibly due to a high demand in housing forcing would-be home buyers to rent due to steep costs, some experts say.
The average cost for rent has rapidly increased this year possibly due to a high demand in housing forcing would-be home buyers to rent due to steep costs, some experts say.