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New and older residential buildings line The Bronx.

Rent Freeze Proposal Chills Cash-Starved Owners of Bronx Buildings

by Greg David Aug. 7, 2025, 5:00 a.m.Aug. 7, 2025, 11:52 a.m.

Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s pledge is raising alarms as bankers refuse to finance regulated buildings where costs outstrip income.

The NYC Charter RevisionThe NYC Charter Revision Commission holds its last public meeting in Lower Manhattaniew Commission holds its last public meeting in Lower Manhattan.

Voting

New Yorkers to Vote on Affordable Housing Fast Track and Election Calendar This Fall

by Marina Samuel July 21, 2025, 6:04 p.m.July 21, 2025, 6:04 p.m.

The Charter Revision Commission convened by the mayor approved four ballot measures aimed at fighting the housing crisis — and one proposal to shift elections to even-numbered years.

An East Flatbush residential building had a basement door.

Housing

Homeowners Who Hope to Legalize Basement Apartments Can’t Even Apply

by Samantha Maldonado July 14, 2025, 5:00 a.m.July 14, 2025, 1:25 p.m.

A signature Adams administration "City of Yes" housing program became law last month, but needed rules and a promised online portal still haven't materialized.

Voting

How to Weigh in on Election Changes on Your Ballot (Maybe) This Fall

by Marina Samuel July 11, 2025, 5:00 a.m.July 11, 2025, 4:48 p.m.

New Yorkers have until July 15 to speak up about open primaries, new election years and affordable housing up for consideration for November’s election.

NYCHA workers installed pipes in the ground to try and divert steam from entering a Jacob Riis Houses building.

Impact

Housing Code Violations in NYCHA Units Will Finally Be Made Public

by Greg B. Smith July 2, 2025, 2:52 p.m.July 8, 2025, 3:54 p.m.

Inspection reports were supposed to be posted online in January 2023, but months later, THE CITY revealed that tenants were still in the dark.

A corner building with a three sided billboard of a face up close. The eye of the poster faces out to the corner of 30th and 10th. In the background taller brick and glass buildings lead out of the frame.

Manhattan

Plan to Rezone Midtown South for Housing Nears Council Approval

by Greg David July 1, 2025, 4:15 p.m.July 2, 2025, 10:33 a.m.

The area, currently designated for manufacturing, is home to buildings designed for a fading garment industry. But apartments could bloom there.

An architectural rendering of the senior housing formerly proposed for the site of Elizabeth Street Garden.

Manhattan

Adams Nixes Senior Apartments at Elizabeth Street Garden, Stunning Housing Advocates

by Samantha Maldonado and Katie Honan June 23, 2025, 3:15 p.m.June 23, 2025, 3:16 p.m.

The long-planned development of 123 affordable apartments for seniors would have gone up on city-owned land in Lower Manhattan.

How to New York

What to Do When Your Apartment Is Too Hot

by Samantha Maldonado and Rachel Kahn June 20, 2025, 4:25 p.m.June 20, 2025, 4:25 p.m.

There is no legal right for air conditioning in New York City as there is with heat in the winter. Still, you can push your landlord to fix your AC — or find a public cooling center.