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NYC Housing Calendar, Oct. 6-13 - City Limits City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

Each Monday, City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. citylimits.org/nyc-housing-...

A New School Year is Here—And So Are School Bus Delays - City Limits 150,000 New York City children ride buses to school, including around 66,000 students with disabilities and students living in the shelter system.

Approximately 150,000 New York City children ride buses to school, including around 66,000 students with disabilities and students living the shelter system. When there’s a problem with bus service, these groups are usually the ones who suffer most. citylimits.org/a-new-school...

Tenants Protest Final Rent Hike Under Eric Adams, and What Else Happened this Week in Housing - City Limits Rent increases on stabilized units took effect this week. Tenants and mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani rallied to protest the change, which they hope will be the last for four years.

Rent increases for stabilized units took effect this week. Tenants and mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani rallied to protest the change, which they hope will be the last for four years. Read more, and see what else housing-related is happening in NYC: citylimits.org/tenants-prot...

The Accountability Crisis in New York’s Project Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits Tenants living in federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are given the runaround when they complain about their rent and repairs. Contractors, state, and federal agencies pass the buck...

At the heart of the issue, advocates and tenants say, is a lack of clear accountability, with many layers of bureaucracy at play: contractors, state, and federal agencies often pass the buck on who should enforce the rules:
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The Repairs Crisis in NYC's Project Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits Private managers of some federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are failing to remedy health and safety issues in their buildings. Many tenants are scared to speak up, afraid they'll l...

These buildings are also aging: there’s an open code violation for every fourth PBRA unit, and one-quarter of the city’s PBRA properties had a life threatening health and safety deficiency noted. Tenants say they have little recourse to get repairs: citylimits.org/the-repairs-...

The Compliance Crisis in New York City's Project-Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits Private managers of federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are systematically failing to properly screen tenants in the program, resulting in rent miscalculations and eviction filings,...

City Limits' investigation reviewed audits for over 400 PBRA buildings around the city, and found that paperwork errors on the part of property managers are shockingly common—and can result in residents losing their subsidies, or even facing evicted: citylimits.org/the-complian...

Hundreds of privately-run buildings across NYC collect federal subsidies under Project-Based Rental Assistance, which helps low-income tenants afford housing. But residents & advocates say the program has major flaws; @patrickspauster investigated: (1/4)👇

Opinion: Why NYC Should Enforce 'Don't Block the Box'—With Cameras - City Limits “Blocking the box is more than a driver etiquette issue. It strangles public transit, delays emergency vehicles, worsens air quality, and reduces pedestrian safety.”

“Blocking the box is more than a driver etiquette issue. It strangles public transit, delays emergency vehicles, worsens air quality, and reduces pedestrian safety.” citylimits.org/opinion-why-...

The Accountability Crisis in New York’s Project Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits Tenants living in federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are given the runaround when they complain about their rent and repairs. Contractors, state, and federal agencies pass the buck...

Tenants living in federally subsidized housing are often given the runaround on rent or repair problems, as contractors, state, and federal agencies pass the buck on who is responsible for enforcing the rules. citylimits.org/the-accounta...

'No Heat' Complaints in NYC Apartments Hit New Highs Last Year. Here's How to Get Help - City Limits During the most recent fiscal year, more New Yorkers reported not having heat in their apartments than any time on record. Here’s how to get help if your landlord won’t turn up the thermostat this "he...

The city responded to a record 161,773 heat and hot water problems in the year that ended last June. Complaints were concentrated in Harlem, The Bronx, and Central Brooklyn, a City Limits analysis found. citylimits.org/no-heat-comp...

'No Heat' Complaints in NYC Apartments Hit New Highs Last Year. Here's How to Get Help - City Limits During the most recent fiscal year, more New Yorkers reported not having heat in their apartments than any time on record. Here’s how to get help if your landlord won’t turn up the thermostat this "he...

During the most recent fiscal year, more New Yorkers reported not having heat in their apartments than any time on record. Here’s how to get help if your landlord won’t turn up the thermostat this “heat season,” which kicks off today, Oct. 1. citylimits.org/no-heat-comp...

What the Federal Govt. Shutdown Means for Your Voucher & Benefits - City Limits In spite of the shutdown, tenants in federally subsidized housing programs like Sections 8 will continue to receive those benefits, at least through October, according to legal experts.

“We want to make clear: despite the federal shutdown, New Yorkers will still receive their benefits, and applications for new benefits are still being accepted,” said Adriene Holder, chief attorney of the civil practice at @legalaidnyc.bsky.social. citylimits.org/what-the-fed...

The Repairs Crisis in NYC's Project Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits Private managers of some federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are failing to remedy health and safety issues in their buildings. Many tenants are scared to speak up, afraid they'll l...

Private managers of some federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are failing to remedy health and safety issues in their buildings. Many tenants are scared to speak up, afraid they’ll lose their subsidy. citylimits.org/the-repairs-...

The Repairs Crisis in NYC's Project Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits Private managers of some federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are failing to remedy health and safety issues in their buildings. Many tenants are scared to speak up, afraid they'll l...

Across the 65,000 NYC apartments subsidized by the federal Project-Based Rental Assistance program, there’s an open housing code violation for every fourth unit.

This is part 2 of @patrickspauster.com's series on the city's PBRA buildings, with support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism:

PODCAST: ¿Cómo la visa para trabajadores agrícolas H-2A puede convertirse en una pesadilla para algunos? - City Limits Muchos trabajadores con visas H-2A cayeron en una trampa que, años después, se convertiría en parte de una de las operaciones de tráfico más grandes en el país.

Muchos trabajadores con visas H-2A cayeron en una trampa que, años después, se convertiría en parte de una de las operaciones de tráfico más grandes en el país. citylimits.org/podcast-como...

NYC Housing Calendar, Sept. 30-Oct. 6 - City Limits City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

Each Monday, City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. citylimits.org/nyc-housing-...

Opinion: How And Why I Voted Yes on the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Plan - City Limits "The Vision Plan is not perfect, but it is clear and concise. It is a 15-year, three-phase framework that sets enforceable commitments around housing, climate resilience, transportation, and social se...

“The Vision Plan is not perfect, but it is clear and concise. It is a 15-year, three-phase framework that sets enforceable commitments around housing, climate resilience, transportation, and social services, while strengthening maritime and industrial uses.” citylimits.org/opinion-how-...

The Compliance Crisis in New York City’s Project-Based Rental Assistance Program Private managers of federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are systematically failing to properly screen tenants in the program, resulting in rent miscalculations and eviction…

I spent a year investigating Project Based Rental Assistance in NYC. I found widespread failures to screen tenants for subsidies, resulting in rent miscalculations and eviction filings. Private companies manage buildings and oversee the program. Tenants have little recourse.
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The Compliance Crisis in New York City's Project-Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits Private managers of federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are systematically failing to properly screen tenants in the program, resulting in rent miscalculations and eviction filings,...

Private managers of federally subsidized housing in NYC systematically fail to properly screen tenants, resulting in miscalculated rent and eviction filings, a City Limits investigation found. This is first in a series by @patrickspauster.com, with support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism:

Council Approves Just Home Project, But City Hall’s Objections Leave Future Unclear - City Limits The Council approved the lease of city land to build housing for the formerly incarcerated in the Bronx, over the objections of the local councilmember and City Hall.

NYC is in a housing crisis. Every community must help create supportive housing that prevents homelessness and supports public safety. The Council will continue to lead with action.

Read more in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social: citylimits.org/council-appr...

More Housing On City-Owned Land, and What Else Happened This Week in Housing - City Limits Mayor Eric Adams' administration announced two new development projects on city-owned sites, highlighting a recent trend in activating vacant and underutilized public land for housing.

Mayor Eric Adams’ administration announced two new development projects on city-owned sites, highlighting a recent trend in activating vacant and underutilized public land for housing. Read more, and see what else happened this week: citylimits.org/more-housing...

What HUD's New English-Only Policy Means for New Yorkers - City Limits New Yorkers speak over 800 languages, and more than 350,000 city households participate in HUD programs. But advocates say many local tenants won’t be greatly affected by the change, since local agenc...

While local agencies that administer HUD programs will continue to offer translation services, tenants in buildings directly subsidized by HUD, such as project-based Section 8, may face hurdles, experts said. citylimits.org/what-huds-ne...

¿Qué significa para los neoyorquinos la nueva política de inglés exclusivamente del HUD? - City Limits Los neoyorquinos hablan más de 800 idiomas y más de 350.000 hogares de la ciudad participan en los programas del HUD. Sin embargo, los defensores afirman que muchos inquilinos locales no se verán muy ...

Los neoyorquinos hablan más de 800 idiomas y más de 350.000 hogares de la ciudad participan en los programas del HUD. citylimits.org/que-signific...

30 Issues in 30 Days: Rent Regulation; Fighting Fascism With Education; Pain Management in Pregnancy | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC 30 Issues in 30 Days: Rent Regulation; Fighting Fascism With Education; Pain Management in Pregnancy

Tune in this morning to WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show to hear City Limits' housing reporter @patrickspauster.com talk rent laws and the mayor's race! www.wnyc.org/story/30-iss...

Opinion: Flipping The Switch And Protecting Our Feathered Friends - City Limits "By powering off artificial nighttime lighting during spring and fall migrations, we can ensure that our friends in the sky are kept safe."

“By powering off artificial nighttime lighting during spring and fall migrations, we can ensure that our friends in the sky are kept safe,” writes Manhattan Assemblymember @harveyepstein.bsky.social and Kathy Nizzari of @lightsoutforbirds.bsky.social: citylimits.org/opinion-flip...

Council Approves Just Home Project, But City Hall’s Objections Leave Future Unclear - City Limits The Council approved the lease of city land to build housing for the formerly incarcerated in the Bronx, over the objections of the local councilmember and City Hall.

The City Council approved the lease Thursday of city land to build housing for the formerly incarcerated in the Bronx, over the objections of the local councilmember and City Hall.

via @patrickspauster.com: citylimits.org/council-appr...

What HUD's New English-Only Policy Means for New Yorkers - City Limits New Yorkers speak over 800 languages, and more than 350,000 city households participate in HUD programs. But advocates say many local tenants won’t be greatly affected by the change, since local agenc...

New Yorkers speak over 800 languages, and more than 350,000 city households receive assistance through HUD. But the city and state agencies that administer HUD programs still offer multilingual options. citylimits.org/what-huds-ne...

Housing For Formerly Incarcerated Could Test City Council's 'Member Deference' - City Limits After City Hall pulled its support for an East Bronx project, City Council members are considering overruling one of their own.

“How come this has been sitting around for four years and you never had a problem with it until now, when it’s time to vote?” Councilmember Justin Brannan said of Mayor Adams pulling his support for the Just Home project, which @council.nyc.gov votes on today. citylimits.org/housing-for-...

Tens of Thousands of School Buses Are Back On NYC Streets. Only 68 Are Electric. - City Limits State law requires every school bus across New York to be powered by clean electric energy by 2035. Environmental advocates are pushing for a City Council hearing on the transition.

Fall is officially here, and so are the yellow buses that take kids to and from school. But most are still powered by fossil fuels that drive pollution and climate change: of New York City's 10,500 school buses, just 68 are electric. citylimits.org/tens-of-thou...

Housing For Formerly Incarcerated Could Test City Council’s ‘Member Deference’ After City Hall pulled its support for an East Bronx project to build supportive housing for seriously ill people leaving jail, City Council members are considering overruling one of their own. A…

“This is the right project and the right location”

City Council is poised to vote against one of their own for the first time since 2021, as they clash w/ City Hall & advocates over ballot measures that would weaken their powers over housing development
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