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.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams Unveils Pilot Program to Boost Credit Scores for Renters in Affordable Housing
NYC Mayor Adams launches a rent reporting pilot with Esusu to help tenants in affordable housing improve credit scores and potentially ease the path to homeownership.
Mayor Eric Adams Strikes Deal to Expand Affordable Housing and Preserve Elizabeth Street Garden in NYC
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Councilmember Christopher Marte agreed to preserve Elizabeth Street Garden and create 620 affordable housing units, furthering the city's housing goals.
Mayor Adams Joins Forces with Rev. Bernard to Launch Over 450 Affordable Housing Units in East New York
Mayor Adams and Rev. A.R. Bernard announced the next phase of the "Innovative Urban Village" project in East New York, which will include over 450 affordable housing units, commercial spaces, a daycare, and a playground.
Brooklyn Lawmakers Urge Gov. Hochul to Enforce Penalties on Greenland for Delayed Atlantic Yards Affordable Housing
Brooklyn officials urge Governor Hochul to penalize the developers of the Atlantic Yards project for delays in delivering affordable housing, with fines reaching $1.75 million per month past the May 2025 deadline.
New York's Midtown South to Transform with 9,700 New Homes as Mayor Adams Celebrates Planning Approval
Mayor Eric Adams applauds the City Planning Commission's approval of the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, which aims to create 9,700 new homes with up to 2,900 affordable units, transforming Midtown South with new zoning and increased density.
Contentious Debate Surges Over Brooklyn Marine Terminal Redevelopment as Key Vote Nears
The plan to redevelop the Brooklyn Marine Terminal into housing faces opposition amid fears of unmet promises, reminiscent of the Atlantic Yards project, with concerns about infrastructure and manufacturing impacts.
Mayor Eric Adams Unveils Plan for 1,100 New Homes in Coney Island's Major Housing Push
NYC Mayor Eric Adams revealed plans for 1,100 new homes, including 720 affordable, in Coney Island as part of the "City of Yes for Families" initiative to create 500,000 homes by 2032.
New York Grants $3.2 Million for Pollinator Conservation After Settlement with Bayer and Monsanto
New York AG Letitia James collaborates with The New York Community Trust to distribute $3.2 million in grants for pollinator conservation, funded by a Bayer CropScience and Monsanto settlement.
Upper West Side's Center at West Park Faces Eviction Following Court Decision
The Center at West Park, an arts venue in West-Park Presbyterian Church, was served eviction papers following a New York State Court of Appeals decision, with five days to vacate. This may lead to the church selling the property for luxury condos.
New FARE Act Shifts Broker Fees to Landlords in NYC, Promising Renters Financial Relief
The FARE Act in NYC takes effect to make landlords, not renters, responsible for broker fees, with concerns that costs may be passed to tenants through higher rents.












