The moves by the governor of New York came after state leaders largely failed to address the worsening affordability problems in New York City and in the state. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “affordable housing”
NYC Community Boards Usually Oppose New Housing. Not This One.
By Gotham Rex on December 15, 2022
Local groups are known for opposing new development. But amid a housing shortage, one community board representing parts of Manhattan’s West Side wants to see a lot more. Source: New York Times
Mayor Adams’ Plan for NYC’s Housing Crisis Would Relax Rules for Developers
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2022
The mayor proposed reducing requirements that he said slow the construction of new homes as the city contends with a housing crisis. Source: New York Times
A Times Square Hotel Was Set To Become Affordable Housing. Then the Union Stepped In.
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2022
An influential hotel workers’ union is flexing its power at a key moment in the city’s recovery, affecting major projects from casinos to homeless shelters. Source: New York Times
$2 Billion Development in Queens Approved Amid Housing Crisis
By Gotham Rex on November 22, 2022
The Innovation Queens project will, after weeks of contentious negotiations, include 1,400 affordable units out of more than 3,000 new homes. Source: New York Times
New York City Reaches Deal to Build Soccer Stadium in Queens
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2022
The New York City Football Club will pay roughly $780 million to build the stadium in Willets Point in Queens as part of a project that will include housing and a hotel. Source: New York Times
For Eric Adams, an Unexpected Influx of Migrants Poses a Major Test
By Gotham Rex on October 23, 2022
The mayor has struggled to respond to thousands of migrants arriving on buses, and he has received criticism from every corner. Source: New York Times
NYC Landlords Charged with Defrauding Tax Break Program
By Gotham Rex on October 19, 2022
The charges are the first brought by a new unit in the Manhattan district attorney’s office focused on fraud and tenant harassment in the housing and the real estate industry. Source: New York Times
What Urban Planners Can Learn From This Idealistic Coffee Shop
By Gotham Rex on September 2, 2022
Can a pay-what-you-want cafe exist in a gentrified Gowanus? Source: New York Times
Why the Rent Is So High
By Gotham Rex on August 8, 2022
New York City faces a housing crisis that’s making it harder for middle- and low-income people to live here. Source: New York Times
Extreme Weather Is Soaking New York City. Community Gardens Can Help.
By Gotham Rex on July 27, 2022
Intense storms are on the rise, which probably means more flooding. Local green spaces are on the case. Source: New York Times
Adams Blames Migrants for Shelter Woes. Critics Say That’s Too Simple.
By Gotham Rex on July 25, 2022
There’s anecdotal evidence of an uptick in asylum seekers in New York City’s homeless shelter system, but advocates say it’s convenient to blame them. Source: New York Times
Understanding Rent Regulation in N.Y.C.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
Rent-stabilized apartments in the city are due to have their largest rent increase in almost a decade. Source: New York Times
Happy the Elephant Doesn’t Have Human Rights, Court Finds
By Gotham Rex on June 15, 2022
Animal advocates had argued that the longtime resident of the Bronx Zoo was imprisoned. Source: New York Times
Adams Announces Plan to Fix New York City’s Growing Housing Crisis
By Gotham Rex on June 14, 2022
Mayor Eric Adams laid out a blueprint to increase homeownership, reduce street homelessness and improve public housing. But housing groups say his budget, $1 billion short of what he had promised, will not be enough. Source: New York Times