NYC mandates annual parapet inspections for building safety, with compliance required by December 31, 2024. The rule exempts one- or two-family homes and buildings with barriers.

Bronx residents face hazardous living conditions, with one building lacking heat and elevator service, and another suffering from a collapse and looting, leading tenants to sue landlords over longstanding neglect and safety issues.

The Mammoth building in Detroit’s west side, closed since 2000, has been approved for demolition due to safety violations, although the owners plan to contest it.

Maricopa County may hit a new record for eviction filings in 2024, with numbers already high in 2023. Courts have recorded 79,858 filings, nearing the 2005 record.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has launched the Small Business Freedom Council, aimed at reducing government regulations to aid local businesses, with recommendations due by January 13, 2025.

Groundbreaking began for the Gardens at Diana Point North in Tampa, introducing 24 affordable homes for families earning at or below 80% of the Area Median Income.

Chicago's plan to clear Humboldt Park's tent city and offer apartments falls short, while advocating groups criticize the city's approach to homelessness, and tent cities grow along the lakefront, prompting city wellness checks.

Wells Fargo is to sell its historic San Francisco headquarters at 420 Montgomery Street and move to a modern building within the city, while maintaining its roots there.

Central Terrace Apartments in Oxnard opens, offering 87 new affordable homes, including units for individuals who have faced chronic homelessness. This development by Many Mansions was supported by over $23 million from California's AHSC program.

Following the City Council's approval of updated goals, Bellevue aims to increase its affordable housing stock by 128%, targeting 5,700 units for various income levels.

Shea Homes, Lennar Corp., and Toll Brothers Inc. acquired 300 acres in Peoria, AZ, for $46.89 million to develop 700 homes near TSMC’s facility, indicating significant growth in the area's real estate market.

Hillsboro's Block 67 is set for redevelopment; Koz Development's proposal offers mixed housing, including senior and workforce units, and commercial spaces, addressing community needs. An open house on December 19 will gather public input.

The Helmsley Building in Manhattan faces foreclosure due to financial issues and a valuation drop, despite RXR Realty's efforts and potential for residential conversion.