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.
NY lawmakers set special session to extend eviction ban
New York lawmakers plan to convene for a special session to pass a bill extending the state's ban on residential evictions past its Jan. 1 deadline.
New York lawmakers plan to convene for a special session to pass a bill extending the state's ban on residential evictions past its Jan. 1 deadline.
With vaccine in sight, renters begin to return to NYC
There are bargains to be found if you're a renter, but commercial properties are taking a beating as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shake up the real estate market in New York City.
There are bargains to be found if you're a renter, but commercial properties are taking a beating as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shake up the real estate market in New York City.
Millions of Americans face eviction at year's end as coronavirus cases surge
More than 5.8M adults say they are somewhat to very likely to face eviction or foreclosure.
More than 5.8M adults say they are somewhat to very likely to face eviction or foreclosure.
Down payments increase nearly 30% for homebuyers amid COVID-19 pandemic
Home down payments are on the rise.
Home down payments are on the rise.
Manhattan average rent falls below $3,000 for first time since 2011
The average rent in Manhattan has dropped below $3,000 for the first time since 2011.
The average rent in Manhattan has dropped below $3,000 for the first time since 2011.
Landlords rally to demand financial relief
Landlords are asking state and congressional leaders for financial aid.
Landlords are asking state and congressional leaders for financial aid.
Mortgage rates fall to record lows
U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week as the key 30-year loan reached a new all-time low for the tenth time this year.
U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week as the key 30-year loan reached a new all-time low for the tenth time this year.