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local12 days ago•5 min saved

NYC eviction surge exposes deeper rent affordability crisis

New York City saw more than 8,000 renter evictions through June 2026 (about 1,345 per month), underscoring a widening housing affordability crisis as rents rise. The city’s 2025 evictions reached 17,791—the highest since 2018—amid court backlogs and limited rental aid. Advocates call for expanded aid and faster emergency relief, while officials push broader housing vouchers (CityFHEPS) and greater access to legal counsel, though programs remain underused and lengthy proceedings persist. Eviction Lab data add context, showing roughly 112,000 eviction filings in the past year (~5% of renter households).

via Gothamist|

#eviction #housing-crisis #local

local22 days ago•3 min saved

Mamdani's NYC Rent Freeze Passes, Protecting Tenants Across 1 Million Units

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rents on one- and two-year leases in about 1 million rent-stabilized units starting Oct 1, 2026, a major win for Mayor Mamdani's affordable-housing agenda. While tenants gain relief amid high city rents, landlords warn that frozen revenues amid rising operating costs could degrade maintenance and push some renters toward market-rate housing; critics argue the policy may have unintended side effects, though supporters frame it as a historic step for housing affordability and a cornerstone of Mamdani's broader Block by Block plan.

via Business Insider|

#housing-policy #local #new-york-city

local23 days ago•3 min saved

Mamdani-backed rent freeze approved for roughly one million NYC units

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to freeze rents on about one million rent-stabilized apartments for 2026–27, delivering on Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pledge; the decision followed the resignation of a landlord appointee and drew cheers from tenants while opponents warned the move could hurt maintenance funding and housing quality.

via BBC|

#local #mamdani #nyc

local23 days ago•3 min saved

NYC Rent Board Resignation Casts Shadow Over Rent Freeze Vote

A pro‑landlord member of New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board resigns in protest ahead of a vote that is expected to approve a rent freeze under Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Christina Smyth says the board ignored rising landlord costs and crossed a “legal line,” though the move is unlikely to derail the vote since a five‑member quorum is all that’s required and Mamdani has appointed six of the nine members. The board’s composition includes tenants, landlords and housing experts, with recent changes leaving one seat open and two former Adams appointees remaining.

via Gothamist|

#landlords #local #nyc

real-estate1 month ago•23 min saved

SF Family Faces Displacement After 90% Rent Spike in Richmond District

A San Francisco family in the Richmond District faces displacement after a 90% rent increase—from $3,695 to $7,000—following a change in ownership that the new owner says exempts the unit from protections; advocates say loopholes in rent-control laws enable such spikes, underscoring the city’s ongoing housing affordability crisis.

via New York Post|

#displacement #real-estate #rent-control

local3 months ago•14 min saved

Nine Seconds, One Arm: DC Elevator Safety in Crisis

A security video from the Dorchester House in Northwest DC shows a nine-second sequence where a wheelchair user is dragged and loses her arm when an elevator door closes on her and her dog's leash. Tenants had long warned about unsafe elevators, but complaints were often dismissed. The building’s management faces a civil lawsuit and criticism from residents, while the DC Department of Buildings says inspections were current and no mechanical malfunction was found, even as a modernization project is planned. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about elevator safety and regulatory oversight in the city.

via The Washington Post|

#building-management #department-of-buildings #elevator-safety

real-estate6 months ago•8 min saved

Court lets Brooklyn Summit deal go forward as Mamdani fails to halt it

A US bankruptcy judge rejected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's bid to block Summit Properties' $451 million real-estate deal in Brooklyn, a sale covering more than 5,000 rent-regulated apartments across 90 buildings. The ruling allows the bidding to proceed despite claims that Summit lacks the will/resources to rehabilitate the properties; tenant demonstrations occurred outside Summit's offices, and the next hearing for final approval is set for Thursday."

via The Jerusalem Post|

#brooklyn #real-estate #summit-properties

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Albany Nears Major Housing Deal to Address NYC Affordability Crisis"

Lawmakers in Albany are close to reaching a housing deal in New York that could lead to the construction of new homes and provide protections for renters. However, different factions representing tenants, landlords, and construction workers are still at odds over key priorities, such as eviction restrictions and tax breaks for developers. Governor Kathy Hochul expressed optimism about the progress but emphasized the delicate nature of the negotiations, likening it to a game of Jenga. The left wing of the Democratic Party is advocating for a "good cause eviction" bill to limit landlords' ability to evict renters and deter sharp rent increases.

via The New York Times|

#eviction #housing-crisis #housing-deal

legal-real-estate2 years ago•2 min saved

Supreme Court Upholds New York Rent Stabilization Laws

The Supreme Court declined to hear challenges to New York's rent stabilization laws, which impose strict rules on landlords leasing some units, meaning the laws will stand. The laws, which apply to buildings with six or more units built before 1974, limit rent charges and lease renewals, and make it difficult for landlords to convert rental units into condominiums. Landlords argued the laws violate the US Constitution, but lower courts ruled against them. The city's lawyers argued the laws protect tenants and communities, and the Supreme Court declined to intervene, leaving the rent stabilization laws in place.

via CNN|

#landlords #legal-real-estate #new-york

legal2 years ago•1 min saved

Tornado aftermath: Attorney secures relief for displaced Clarksville residents

Tenants of the Blue Grass Meadows apartment complex in Clarksville, Tennessee, were given a short notice to remove their belongings and vehicles from the tornado-damaged property. However, a local attorney, Rosemary Calcese, stepped in and successfully obtained a temporary injunction and restraining order against the apartment complex management, freezing their control over the property for at least 14 days. Calcese took on the case pro bono and expects negotiations with the management to take place.

via Clarksville Now|

#attorney #blue-grass-meadows #legal

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

Landlord Sets Fire to NYC Home with Children Inside Over Unpaid Rent

A Brooklyn landlord, Rafiqul Islam, has been arrested for allegedly setting fire to a house with a family of tenants inside after they stopped paying rent and refused to move out. The incident occurred in New York City on September 26. The tenants, consisting of two adults and six children, managed to escape with minor injuries. The father threw four of his children out of a rear window to neighbors, while firefighters rescued the other two. Islam faces multiple charges, including attempted murder and arson. The dispute between the landlord and tenants reportedly began in January when rent support payments were cut off, and the tenants moved in during the COVID-19 pandemic.

via Fox Business|

#arson #attempted-murder #crime

real-estate3 years ago•5 min saved

The Debate Over a 3-Year Ban on Evictions: Tenant Stability vs. Landlord Debt.

Small-property landlords in Oakland and neighboring San Francisco and Berkeley are protesting against the eviction moratoriums that have been in place for over three years, claiming that they have been saddled with debt and foreclosure worries while their tenants, who have jobs, live rent-free. The eviction moratorium in Oakland expires on July 15, and tenants must start paying rent in August in most cases, but cannot be evicted for back rent if their financial hardship was caused by the pandemic. Meanwhile, nationwide eviction filings have come roaring back since the bans ended, with filings topping 500 in May in California’s Alameda County, compared to 65 in April before the ban ended.

via The Associated Press|

#eviction-moratorium #housing-crisis #landlords

politics3 years ago

Oregon Legislature Makes Significant Progress on Key Bills.

Oregon's rent cap bill is close to being passed after undergoing significant cuts. The bill would limit annual rent increases to 7% plus inflation and would also allow cities to implement their own rent control policies. The legislation has faced opposition from landlords and property owners, but supporters argue that it is necessary to address the state's housing crisis and protect tenants from skyrocketing rents.

via KATU|

#housing #legislation #oregon

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Rent hikes approved for NYC and Nassau rent-regulated units

The Rent Guidelines Board has approved rent increases for New York City's approximately one million rent-stabilized apartments. Landlords will be able to increase rent by 3% on one-year leases and 2.75% for the first year on two-year leases, and 3.2% for the second year. The rent increases apply to new leases signed on or after Oct. 1, 2023. Tenants and advocates had decried the proposed rent hikes, calling for a rollback or freeze on rent instead. The Legal Aid Society criticized the Rent Guidelines Board's decision, while the Rent Stabilization Association said the board ignored their own data.

via PIX11 New York News|

#business #new-york-city #rent-guidelines-board

business3 years ago•2 min saved

Rent stabilization votes spark controversy in major US cities.

The Rent Guidelines Board passed a preliminary first vote on proposed rent hikes for one-year and two-year leases for rent-stabilized apartments in New York City. The potential adjustment could increase rent 2-5% for one-year leases and 4-7% for two-year leases. Landlords and tenant advocates increased the pressure on the Rent Guidelines Board ahead of the vote on Tuesday night. The decision will impact nearly 2 million New Yorkers.

via WABC-TV|

#business #landlords #rent-guidelines-board