Commercial Observer: “These Two New York City Housing Bills Will Do More Harm Than Good”
The New York City Council is considering two new housing bills that would do more harm than good, if passed.
States: New York
Bisnow: “‘A Bloodbath’: The Reckoning For Rent-Stabilized Apartment Owners Is Starting To Set In”
Owners of rent-stabilized apartments are facing a financial crisis, according to reporting by Bisnow.
Bloomberg Opinion: “How to Solve New York City’s Housing Crisis”
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has proposed a new housing plan, aiming to build 100,000 new homes over the next 15 years.
The New York Times: “New York City Has a Bold Plan to Fix Its Housing Crisis. Will it Work?”
New York City’s Mayor, Eric Adams, released a plan last month to address the city’s housing shortage.
The City: “NYC Will Build Just 11,000 Homes This Year”
New York City is the biggest city in America, with a population of 8.5 million people. Yet according to a new report released by the New York Building Congress, the city is on track to complete just 11,000 new housing units this year.
Real Clear Politics: “Rent Control Is a Disaster. Don’t Let It Spread Across the Nation.”
In a recent op-ed, former New York Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey writes, “The evidence is in: Rent regulation is a political scam. There are better ways to help Americans afford a place to live.”
Rent Control Talking Points: New York
Unpaid Landlords Say They Can’t Pay Their Bills —Or Get New Tenants
Newsday’s Sarah Trangle reports on the hardship being felt by some property owners.
The Other People Facing Housing Woes Amid Pandemic: Mom And Pop Landlords
Hillary Chura with The Christian Science Monitor reports on the hardships being felt by some housing providers grappling with the economic effects of the coronavirus pandemic.
Opinion: The Rent Aid New Yorkers Need: A Strike Is Only Going to Hurt the People it Aims to Help
Former Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen and Community Preservation Corp. CEO Rachel Cestero outline why a rent strike would only hurt those who need help most.