NYC rent-stabilized tenants face 6.5% increase in preliminary vote: What to know
Although the vote is a preliminary step in the process, records show that the final votes usually reflect the ranges proposed beforehand, leaving residents on edge.
Although the vote is a preliminary step in the process, records show that the final votes usually reflect the ranges proposed beforehand, leaving residents on edge.
Queensbridge Houses residents complain over squalid living conditions
A family living in the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City say they have been afraid to use their kitchen for almost a year because of ongoing issues that have not been fixed, including mold, bad smells and vermin.
A family living in the Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City say they have been afraid to use their kitchen for almost a year because of ongoing issues that have not been fixed, including mold, bad smells and vermin.
Rent continues to increase: Here are regions, states where it’s changed the most
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
Rent data found the median cost in the U.S. last month to be $1,987. Here's how that number breaks down across the country.
Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.
Baltimore sells $1 houses in effort to combat vacant home crisis
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Baltimore, Maryland, city officials approved a program that would sell city-owned vacant homes for next to nothing at $1 for some applicable residents.
Who is Daniel Ohebshalom? NYC's 'worst landlord'
Ohebshalom also known as Johnathan Santana (legally) has topped the list and set the record for the most number of violations— twice. He's now doing time at Rikers.
Ohebshalom also known as Johnathan Santana (legally) has topped the list and set the record for the most number of violations— twice. He's now doing time at Rikers.
Housing benefits could lure employees back to office, survey shows
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Many companies are facing the ongoing dilemma of office versus remote work four years after the pandemic, with a new survey highlighting housing benefits as a potential solution.
Time to sell your home? Here are 3 questions to ask yourself
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
As someone deeply involved in the real estate industry for decades, I understand that selling your home isn't just a financial transaction; it's a significant life decision.
National Association of Realtors settles $418M lawsuit that will eliminate 6% commission fees
Sellers and buyers will now be able to negotiate commissions with their brokers.
Sellers and buyers will now be able to negotiate commissions with their brokers.
Adams launches tenant protection cabinet for NYC housing: Exclusive
This cabinet will be made up of more than two dozen city agencies for tenants to get the support they need when they are having issues with their housing.
This cabinet will be made up of more than two dozen city agencies for tenants to get the support they need when they are having issues with their housing.
East Harlem tenants sue landlord over 'unbearable' living conditions
Tenants of an apartment building in East Harlem are suing their landlord, alleging that the landlord hasn't made needed repairs to the building and has stolen security deposits from them.
Tenants of an apartment building in East Harlem are suing their landlord, alleging that the landlord hasn't made needed repairs to the building and has stolen security deposits from them.
NYC rent rollercoaster hits new record highs in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens
Median rents in Manhattan, Brooklyn and northwest Queens have once again hit record-setting highs, up from 2023.
Median rents in Manhattan, Brooklyn and northwest Queens have once again hit record-setting highs, up from 2023.
Home buyers need to make $47,000 more than in 2020 to afford a home
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
A new report from Zillow finds that some people are relying on financial gifts to help cover the cost of a down payment for a home or moving to low-cost cities to find affordable housing.
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