NYC Comptroller's Audit Highlights Increased Eviction Rates in Public Housing Managed by Private Firms
A New York City audit finds higher eviction rates at public housing managed by private firms under the PACT program compared to traditional public housing.
Former StreetEasy CEO Michael A. Smith Embroiled in $10 Million Dispute with McDonald's Over Tribeca Penthouse
Former StreetEasy CEO Michael A. Smith faces a $10 million lawsuit from McDonald's over an allegedly unauthorized penthouse in Tribeca that's built over a space McDonald's reserved for HVAC.
New York City Achieves Milestone by Securing Permanent Housing for 100th Former Foster Youth Through Anthos|Home Partnership
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and ACS secured permanent housing for the 100th former foster youth through a partnership with Anthos|Home, aiming for stable futures and continued support.
New Affordable Housing Site Opens in the Bronx as Part of NYC's Plan to Address Homelessness
NYC opens a new affordable housing site in the Bronx, as part of Mayor Adams' initiative to reduce homelessness, offering services for people with criminal histories and substance use issues.
New York's Real Estate Board Sues to Block Landlord-Paid Broker Fee Law, Citing Constitutional Concerns
REBNY filed a lawsuit to challenge a NYC law that would shift broker fees from tenants to landlords, arguing that it violates free speech and contract rights.
New York City Domestic Violence Survivors Face Over Two-Year Wait for Emergency Housing Transfers
NYC public housing residents fleeing domestic violence face long waits for emergency transfers, with an average duration of 797 days, according to a Gothamist report.
New York City's "City of Yes" Plan Confronts Housing Crisis, Proposes Zoning Reforms for 80,000 New Units Amid Skepticism
Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" plan aims to increase NYC's housing supply by 80,000 units over 15 years through zoning reforms, amid a severe housing crisis with a rental vacancy rate of 1.4% in 2023.
New York Attorney General Secures $6.5 Million Settlement from NYC Landlord for Housing Violations
New York Attorney General Letitia James reaches a $6.5 million settlement with Lilmor Management for severe housing violations, including lead exposure.
U.S. and New York Authorities Secure Landmark Consent Decree with Lilmor Management Over Hazardous Living Conditions
The U.S. and New York State have secured a consent decree with Lilmor Management and Morris Lieberman for neglecting lead paint laws, costing them over $6.5 million in fines and remediation.
Mott Haven's Transformation Accelerates with $28.5M Real Estate Deal and New Brooklyn-Based Cafe Arrival
Real estate deals are transforming Mott Haven, with Peter Fine selling a development site for $28.5 million, and Kofee cafe set to open at RXR's residential tower Maven in 2025.
New York City Rent Squeeze Continues: Median Prices Up Across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens Amid High Mortgage Rates
New York City rents continue to increase in November, with Manhattan median reaching $4,200 and higher demand in Brooklyn and northwest Queens. High mortgage rates drive more into rentals, potentially influenced by future economic policies.
Luxury Real Estate Tycoons Tal and Oren Alexander, From High-End Properties to Federal Sex Trafficking Charges
Real estate brothers Tal and Oren Alexander, along with Alon Alexander, are arrested on federal sex trafficking charges involving drugging and assaulting dozens of women.
NYC Restaurateurs Zhan Petrosyants and Marianna Shahmuradyan Face Lawsuit Over $122K in Unpaid Rent at Trump World Tower
The article discusses a lawsuit for unpaid rent against Zhan Petrosyants and Marianna Shahmuradyan of New York, and separate claims of insurance fraud involving an associate of Mayor Eric Adams.












