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.
East Harlem NYCHA complex gets $8M for flood prevention
According to residents of the Clinton Houses, an NYCHA public housing facility at 108th and Lexington in East Harlem, flooding is a major issue.
According to residents of the Clinton Houses, an NYCHA public housing facility at 108th and Lexington in East Harlem, flooding is a major issue.
New Rochelle residents frustrated over uninhabitable apartments post-Hurricane Ophelia
Residents at the Dorchester Gardens apartment complex in New Rochelle haven’t been able to move into their homes since September when remnants of Hurricane Ophelia dumped a deluge of rain and water into their apartments.
Residents at the Dorchester Gardens apartment complex in New Rochelle haven’t been able to move into their homes since September when remnants of Hurricane Ophelia dumped a deluge of rain and water into their apartments.
NYCHA unveils new safety proposal for e-bike owners
NYCHA has proposed new rules for owning and operating e-bikes for its tenants after a string of deadly fires across the city.
NYCHA has proposed new rules for owning and operating e-bikes for its tenants after a string of deadly fires across the city.
Report: You would need to earn six figures to afford a median-priced home in the US
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
The Associated Press reported that home sales continue to decline but prices continue to climb.
Airbnb faces lawsuit as Upper West Side landlords demand $3M over Local Law 18
Two Upper West Side landlords are suing Airbnb citing violations of Local Law 18, the city’s newly enacted short-term rental law.
Two Upper West Side landlords are suing Airbnb citing violations of Local Law 18, the city’s newly enacted short-term rental law.
Is NYC the worst city for renters in America?
Is New York City actually the worst city for renters in the United States? The answer might surprise you!
Is New York City actually the worst city for renters in the United States? The answer might surprise you!
US housing market needs 1M more homes to satisfy demand
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun argued that policy changes could boost housing supply. The shortage of homes is keeping upward pressure on prices.
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun argued that policy changes could boost housing supply. The shortage of homes is keeping upward pressure on prices.
Housing in NJ to provide independent lifestyle for autistic adults
A single mother, with the inspiration of her autistic son, is building a new housing project in New Jersey to give autistic people an opportunity to live more independent lives while also continuing to receive the services they need.
A single mother, with the inspiration of her autistic son, is building a new housing project in New Jersey to give autistic people an opportunity to live more independent lives while also continuing to receive the services they need.
Ribbon-cutting for new affordable housing complex of NYC hip-hop museum
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for a new affordable housing complex in the Bronx Thursday at the future home of the Universal Hip-Hop Museum.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for a new affordable housing complex in the Bronx Thursday at the future home of the Universal Hip-Hop Museum.
Mayor Adams unveils housing plan: 100,000 new homes over the next 15 years
Part of the initiative also does away with parking requirements for apartment buildings linked to pricey parking garages.
Part of the initiative also does away with parking requirements for apartment buildings linked to pricey parking garages.
Monthly home prices hit all-time high, driving pending sales down
Monthly home prices have hit an all-time high in recent weeks, driving down pending home sales by as much as 28%.
Monthly home prices have hit an all-time high in recent weeks, driving down pending home sales by as much as 28%.
Average Manhattan rent remains over $5,500 a month
The average rent in Manhattan is now $5,552 a month, while the median rent remains at $4,400 a month.
The average rent in Manhattan is now $5,552 a month, while the median rent remains at $4,400 a month.
New NYC law cracking down on short-term rentals takes effect
Questions remain over whether Local Law 18, a law aiming to regulate booking service platforms like Airbnb will ultimately ease the city's housing shortage or have unexpected adverse effects.
Questions remain over whether Local Law 18, a law aiming to regulate booking service platforms like Airbnb will ultimately ease the city's housing shortage or have unexpected adverse effects.