Lumber prices skyrocket during the pandemic
Home prices have skyrocketed throughout the pandemic, but so has the cost of the materials needed to build and improve them.
Home prices have skyrocketed throughout the pandemic, but so has the cost of the materials needed to build and improve them.
'Warehousing': Why New York City landlords don't list all their empty apartments
UrbanDigs reports landlords have now shelved 50% of Manhattan's unrented apartments. The real estate world refers to this as "warehousing."
UrbanDigs reports landlords have now shelved 50% of Manhattan's unrented apartments. The real estate world refers to this as "warehousing."
Homes selling faster than ever even as prices rise to all-time highs
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
About 59% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within two weeks of hitting the market.
NY, other states struggling to get federal rent relief to tenants
New York and other states failed to spend tens of millions of federal dollars aimed at helping renters avoid eviction.
New York and other states failed to spend tens of millions of federal dollars aimed at helping renters avoid eviction.
NYC housing employee suspended after racist letter is sent to Asian tenants
An investigation is underway after a racist letter was sent to three Asian roommates on the Upper East Side.
An investigation is underway after a racist letter was sent to three Asian roommates on the Upper East Side.
Newark using shipping containers to house the homeless
Newark, N.J. is turning to converted shipping containers as an option to provide housing for the homeless.
Newark, N.J. is turning to converted shipping containers as an option to provide housing for the homeless.
NY eviction moratorium ends but cases could drag on for months
Tenant advocates are scrambling to convince any tenant facing eviction to fill out a hardship declaration form.
Tenant advocates are scrambling to convince any tenant facing eviction to fill out a hardship declaration form.
Generous incentives, hope for pandemic's end help fuel NYC lease signings
Landlord concessions, historically low rents, and the coming of a vaccine have resulted in months of records for new-lease signings in this city.
Landlord concessions, historically low rents, and the coming of a vaccine have resulted in months of records for new-lease signings in this city.
Exclusive: First look at the fully-renovated Betances Houses in the South Bronx
FOX 5 NY takes an exclusive look at the fully-renovated Betances Houses in the South Bronx.
FOX 5 NY takes an exclusive look at the fully-renovated Betances Houses in the South Bronx.
3D printed house for sale on Long Island
A 3D printed house on Long Island is on the market.
A 3D printed house on Long Island is on the market.
Exclusive: NYCHA Chair's Blueprint for Change
FOX 5 NY sits down with NYCHA Chair Gregory Russ to discuss what it will take to see real change with some of the issues NYCHA residents face.
FOX 5 NY sits down with NYCHA Chair Gregory Russ to discuss what it will take to see real change with some of the issues NYCHA residents face.
Historic rent drops continue across NYC
According to experts, it will be 3-5 years until rents in some parts of New York City return to their pre-pandemic averages.
According to experts, it will be 3-5 years until rents in some parts of New York City return to their pre-pandemic averages.
Bronx NYCHA tenants say they are living without heat
Tenants say they have been living in the cold for months.
Tenants say they have been living in the cold for months.
Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
NYPD: Serial killer targeted elderly women in his NYCHA building
The chief of detectives said the suspect ran errands for his alleged victims, who were 78, 82, and 83 years old.
The chief of detectives said the suspect ran errands for his alleged victims, who were 78, 82, and 83 years old.
Exodus from NYC squeezing surrounding housing markets
With many New Yorkers moving to neighboring Connecticut during the pandemic, especially Fairfield County, it's becoming more challenging for people to find affordable homes to buy.
With many New Yorkers moving to neighboring Connecticut during the pandemic, especially Fairfield County, it's becoming more challenging for people to find affordable homes to buy.
NYPD to help vaccinate residents of public housing
Police officers will vaccinate NYCHA residents who are 65 and older and who have registered for appointments.
Police officers will vaccinate NYCHA residents who are 65 and older and who have registered for appointments.
NYC renters behind $1B on payments
New York City renters owe more than $1 billion in back rent according to a new survey.
New York City renters owe more than $1 billion in back rent according to a new survey.
Airbnb to block, cancel DC bookings ahead of inauguration
The San Francisco-based home-sharing company said that guests whose reservations were canceled will be refunded in full. It will also reimburse hosts — at Airbnb's expense — the money they would have earned from those canceled reservations.
The San Francisco-based home-sharing company said that guests whose reservations were canceled will be refunded in full. It will also reimburse hosts — at Airbnb's expense — the money they would have earned from those canceled reservations.
New York will limit evictions, foreclosures in pandemic
Under a new bill in New York, renters who are facing pending evictions or who face evictions in the next 30 days would be protected from eviction for at least 60 days.
Under a new bill in New York, renters who are facing pending evictions or who face evictions in the next 30 days would be protected from eviction for at least 60 days.