Mayor Adams vetoes City Council housing voucher bills

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced he is vetoing four City Council bills intended to give more assistance to homeless people and address the city's affordable housing crisis, setting the stage for a showdown between the Mayor and the Council.

What is NYC's most affordable neighborhood for recent college grads?

The median rent in the city now stands at a staggering $3,700 a month, but if you're a savvy apartmenthunter, you can find a new place to live that won't break the bank.

NY legislative session nearing end with fate of several bills still unknown

With 48 hours to go, the fate of bills on affordable housing, a bill to allow New York City to lower its speed limit, or a bill to change the name of the Mario Cuomo Bridge back to Tappan Zee are unknown.

Low-income tenants rally against rent increases at NYC rent board hearing

During a preliminary vote last month, the Rent Guidelines Board considered raising rents between 2% and 5% for one-year leases, and between 4% and 7% for two-year leases.

Renters get some relief as rent burdens plummet, but low-income families still struggle: new report

Renters in the U.S. are experiencing some relief from rental burdens, according to a new report by Moody’s Analytics. The number of metros experiencing higher rent burdens dropped 91% from last quarter.

NYC Rent Guidelines Board passes preliminary vote on rent increases

In a preliminary vote, the Rent Guidelines Board approved potential rent adjustments for one-year and two-year leases in New York City.

NYC's Rent Guidelines Board hears testimonies amid impending rent hike vote

Rallies and debates triggered by possible rent hikes across New York City have garnered an emotional response from New Yorkers hoping to keep their head above water with their monthly housing expenses.

NYC rent-stabilized apartments could see rent increase of up to 16%

The Rent Guidelines Board is considering potential increases to rent in the city's roughly 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. Those increases could be as much as 16%, the highest increase in decades.

New Yorkers must earn this much to live like they make $100K

With the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment now a staggering $4,100, you might be shocked to see how much money a New Yorker needs to earn to take home the equivalent of $100,000.

SALT Deductibility Act aims to bring relief to high-tax NYC homeowners

Homeowners in high tax states like New York may soon be able to breathe a sigh of relief as legislation has been filed in Congress to lift the cap placed on the State and Local Tax deductions known as SALT.

East Village residents rally against 'corporate takeover' of apartments

Residents say a private equity firm Meadow Partners bought the buildings on East 11th and 12th streets and is aggressively displacing long-term tenants and hiking up rents.

Upper West Side safe haven shelter plan draws pushback from community

The city's decision to open a safe haven homeless shelter near an elementary school on the Upper West Side is drawing pushback from neighbors, but also some support.

Gov. Hochul joins GDNY: Bail reform, affordable housing and more

Bail reform, affordable housing and more: Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Good Day New York to discuss a variety of topics.

Mayor Adams' 'cubicles to condos' plan still needs lawmakers' approval

The city is looking to convert some of its 136 million square feet of empty office space into condos, but the effort still needs approval from lawmakers in Albany to go forward.

Number of millionaire renters in NYC jumps 171% in just five years

According to a new study from the website RentCafe, the number of people who make more than $1M in household income who choose to rent instead of buy has shot up by 171% in just the last five years.