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 “Real Estate and Housing (Residential)”
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and on Staten Island
By Gotham Rex on December 15, 2022
This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, the Financial District and St. George. Source: New York Times
Hochul and Adams Envision ‘New New York.’ Getting There Is the Trick.
By Gotham Rex on December 14, 2022
The leaders want to turn commercial districts into 24-hour live-and-work spaces, recognizing that the pandemic has fundamentally changed the city. Source: New York Times
Looking for a House in This Tight Market? Consider an Octagon.
By Gotham Rex on December 9, 2022
A 19th-century fad, octagonal houses don’t appeal to everyone. But that’s one more thing to love about them. 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 Long Road to Renewal for Former Military Bases
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2022
Closed defense sites are like snowflakes in that no two are alike. The efforts to redevelop two New Jersey forts show the obstacles to revitalization. Source: New York Times
High Falls, N.Y.: A Tiny Place That Makes a Big Impression
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2022
The Ulster County hamlet has long been a magnet for New Yorkers seeking weekend homes, including celebrities like Mandy Patinkin and Kathryn Grody. Since the pandemic, many have become full-time residents. 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
Mayor Eric Adams, Fined For Rats on His Property, Takes on City Hall
By Gotham Rex on December 6, 2022
Mr. Adams, a noted rat antagonist who once endorsed a special rat-drowning device, on Tuesday contested a summons and fine over an infestation at a rental property he owns. Source: New York Times
The Elusive Dream of Owning a Home in New York City
By Gotham Rex on November 29, 2022
For many middle- and working-class New Yorkers, it’s an even more distant possibility than it used to be. Source: New York Times
Homes for Sale in Queens and Manhattan
By Gotham Rex on November 24, 2022
This week’s properties are in Forest Hills Gardens, Chelsea and the Flatiron district. Source: New York Times
Is Homeownership Slipping Even Further Out of Reach for New Yorkers?
By Gotham Rex on November 24, 2022
In a city of renters, the turbulent pandemic housing market is making it harder than ever to buy a home. Source: New York Times
Middletown, Conn.: Friendly and Reasonably Affordable
By Gotham Rex on November 23, 2022
With less expensive housing than in surrounding areas, the Middlesex County city attracts buyers looking for a good deal. But the market is tight. 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
Bay Ridge, Sutton Place and the Upper East Side Homes for Sale
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2022
This week’s properties are in Bay Ridge, Sutton Place and the Upper East Side. Source: New York Times