Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Info of NYC Affordable Housing Applicants as City Eases Lottery Process Amid Privacy Concerns
NYC affordable housing lottery applicants' data, including sensitive information, was breached and became searchable online. Steps are being taken to address the breach and safeguard privacy.
Brooklyn Welcomes $61 Million Shepherd-Glenmore Affordable Housing Development in Cypress Hills
Governor Hochul announces the completion of the $61 million Shepherd-Glenmore affordable housing project in Brooklyn, featuring 123 units, supportive services, and LEED Gold certification.
Mayor Eric Adams and NYCEDC Unveil Plan for 3,000 New Homes at Vacant Flushing Airport Site in Queens
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to convert the dormant Flushing Airport into a mixed-use development with 3,000 homes and 60 acres of green space.
Albany Set for Major Boost with $10 Million Grant for Capital Center Expansion
Albany's event sector is set to expand with a $10 million grant awarded to the Albany Capital Center, which is part of Governor Hochul's $400 million CAP Initiative to rejuvenate downtown Albany.
Mayor Eric Adams Launches "Liberty Link" to Provide Free Internet in Affordable Housing in Bronx and Upper Manhattan
NYC Mayor Adams, with HPD and NYPL, launched "Liberty Link," a program providing free Wi-Fi to low-income families in affordable housing to bridge the digital divide.
Mayor Eric Adams Breaks Ground on East New York's "Innovative Urban Village," Marking Progress in Affordable Housing Drive
Mayor Eric Adams launched the "Innovative Urban Village" in Brooklyn, a 385-unit affordable housing project part of a larger plan for 2,000 homes, offering support services and aligning with NYC's pro-housing goals and broader housing initiatives.
Early Reports Indicate Moderate Impact on NYC Rents Post FARE Act Implementation
The FARE Act in NYC, which shifts broker fee burdens from renters to landlords, shows a small increase in rents and ongoing city enforcement with mixed long-term impact predictions.
Governor Hochul Celebrates Completion of $136 Million Public Housing Renovation in Troy, NY
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of renovations for nearly 400 public housing units in Troy, NY, part of a $136 million project to improve affordable housing.
Utica Welcomes 167 New Public and Affordable Housing Units with Impact Utica Project
The Impact Utica project, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, added 167 units of public and affordable housing in Utica, improving efficiency and services, especially for at-risk youth.
New York City Launches Affordable Housing Lotteries in the Bronx and Queens Targeting Senior Residents
NYC introduces housing lotteries in the Bronx and Queens offering affordable units for seniors, with rent as low as $0 based on income and eligibility criteria, including amenities and supportive services.
New Affordable Housing Unveiled in Park Slope, Brooklyn as Atlantic Avenue Transforms with Over 4,600 New Homes
Affordable housing complex "544 Carrol" in Park Slope, Brooklyn, is offering units starting at $946, while a City Council approved project will add over 4,600 new homes in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
New York City Rent-Stabilized Apartments Face Up to 4.5% Increase Amid Affordable Housing Debate
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board has approved rent increases for rent-stabilized units, with a 3% hike for one-year leases and 4.5% for two-year leases starting October 1.
Elizabeth Street Garden Spared as NYC Announces Alternative Affordable Housing Sites in Manhattan
NYC reversed plans to build housing on the Elizabeth Street Garden site, opting for alternative sites in Manhattan for 620 affordable homes, following a long-term community opposition.












