The two things Biden proposed to shake up the housing market
The president wants to make housing more affordable through a pair of tax credits. Here’s how it works.
The president wants to make housing more affordable through a pair of tax credits. Here’s how it works.
Home repair scam artists targeting senior citizens in Queens
Authorities are sounding the alarm over scam artists targeting senior citizens in Queens with promises of home repair that quickly turn into cash grabs.
Authorities are sounding the alarm over scam artists targeting senior citizens in Queens with promises of home repair that quickly turn into cash grabs.
Rent prices are changing thanks to 'apartment-building boom' – what renters should expect
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
Rent prices are evolving – potentially for the better – in 2024 thanks to an “apartment-building boom," according to Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather. Here’s what renters should know.
After massive corruption sweep, how can NYCHA be fixed?
NYCHA is still facing backlash after a major corruption sweep earlier this month, one that came as no surprise to many long-suffering residents.
NYCHA is still facing backlash after a major corruption sweep earlier this month, one that came as no surprise to many long-suffering residents.
Squatters take over Hollywood home; start renting rooms to OnlyFans models
A luxurious 7-bedroom dream house in the Hollywood Hills was taken over by squatters who set up a business on the property. The ringleader allegedly wrote a fake lease allowing OnlyFans models to create their content in the house and rented rooms to them.
A luxurious 7-bedroom dream house in the Hollywood Hills was taken over by squatters who set up a business on the property. The ringleader allegedly wrote a fake lease allowing OnlyFans models to create their content in the house and rented rooms to them.
Brooklyn Tower set for grand opening
The 1,066-foot tall Brooklyn Tower offers luxury apartments for prices ranging as high as nearly $8 million.
The 1,066-foot tall Brooklyn Tower offers luxury apartments for prices ranging as high as nearly $8 million.
Man lives rent-free for 5 years at New Yorker Hotel through housing law loophole
Mickey Barreto was arrested and charged with filing false property records. But Barreto, 48, says he was surprised when police showed up
Mickey Barreto was arrested and charged with filing false property records. But Barreto, 48, says he was surprised when police showed up
Here's where Gen Z consumers can buy a home in the U.S.
Despite the high cost of homes, there are a few areas where young consumers can buy one. See if your city is on the list.
Despite the high cost of homes, there are a few areas where young consumers can buy one. See if your city is on the list.
Finding an NYC apartment to rent for under $2,400 is nearly impossible: Report
According to a new report, less than 1% of vacant apartments are priced below $2,400 a month, as the city deals with the lowest apartment vacancy rate since 1968.
According to a new report, less than 1% of vacant apartments are priced below $2,400 a month, as the city deals with the lowest apartment vacancy rate since 1968.
NYCHA bribery scandal includes naked Zoom call, trips to Europe and homegrown 'hero' in taxpayer scam
Investigators say they uncovered systemic corruption plaguing the city's public housing, with about a third of its buildings run by people who are now under indictment for allegedly taking bribes from contractors in exchange for no-bid jobs and extorting those who were reluctant to pay.
Investigators say they uncovered systemic corruption plaguing the city's public housing, with about a third of its buildings run by people who are now under indictment for allegedly taking bribes from contractors in exchange for no-bid jobs and extorting those who were reluctant to pay.
Amid skyrocketing rents, NYC outlines plan to tackle housing crisis
A lack of affordable housing is one of the biggest issues facing New York City, and now Mayor Adams is hoping to turn things around with an ambitious plan to build 500,000 homes over the next decade.
A lack of affordable housing is one of the biggest issues facing New York City, and now Mayor Adams is hoping to turn things around with an ambitious plan to build 500,000 homes over the next decade.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Housing is expensive for a record half of American renters, study shows
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
A new Harvard analysis reveals soaring housing costs put a financial strain on millions of renters, with prices spiking during the pandemic.
How to prevent pipes from freezing in cold weather
When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting.
When temperatures drop below freezing, homeowners need to take action in order to prevent pipes from freezing, which could lead to costly repairs if the pipes end up bursting.
Renting in NYC: $1,700 gets you a living room sized apartment, study reveals
According to a new study, the average monthly rent of $1,700 in the 50 largest cities in the nation gets you a whopping 211 square feet in one part of Manhattan.
According to a new study, the average monthly rent of $1,700 in the 50 largest cities in the nation gets you a whopping 211 square feet in one part of Manhattan.
About 24% of renters in America say they can no longer afford their rent, study says
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
While buying a home is an issue for some, covering the cost of rent every month is becoming a growing burden for many, based on findings from Intuit Credit Karma.
Upper West Side residents shocked by plans for new 146-bed homeless shelter
The city is planning to turn the former Calhoun School building on the Upper West Side into a 146-bed women's shelter.
The city is planning to turn the former Calhoun School building on the Upper West Side into a 146-bed women's shelter.
NYC's 'Worst Landlords' list is out: Meet the record-setting top offender
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has released a list of the 100 worst landlords in the city, based on average open violations.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams has released a list of the 100 worst landlords in the city, based on average open violations.
NYC pilot program to offer $395K to homeowners building extra housing
The Plus One ADU, short for ‘accessory dwelling units’, would help owners build additional housing for tenants.
The Plus One ADU, short for ‘accessory dwelling units’, would help owners build additional housing for tenants.
NYCHA residents and migrants spar over food, resources in Queens
Tensions are rising between NYCHA residents and newly-arrived migrants over limited food and resources.
Tensions are rising between NYCHA residents and newly-arrived migrants over limited food and resources.