Homeless to be moved from UWS hotel after residents revolt
The city’s plan to temporarily house homeless men in hotels on the Upper West Side has backfired, after people who live in the neighborhood threatened to sue the city over the policy.
City moving homeless people from UWS hotel
The city’s plan to temporarily house homeless men in hotels on the Upper West Side has backfired, after people who live in the neighborhood threatened to sue the city over the policy.
Queens apartment building hasn't had gas service for 8 months
The tenants of a co-op building in Bayside are frustrated that the gas service has been out since January.
NYU student group demands Black-only campus housing
New York University officials signaled they are open to a student group's demands to create Black residence floors on campus next year, but the petition is already receiving backlash for proposing students segregate themselves.
Heavy buyer demand and low rates send US home sales surging amid COVID-19 pandemic
Spurred by ultra-low mortgage rates, home buyers rushed last month to snap up a limited supply of existing houses, causing the pace of purchases to jump by a record-high 24.7%.
Leaving New York City
Vacancy rates are rising in New York City as more people choose to leave. But the coronavirus isn’t the only reason people are departing.
Moving companies swamped with customers trying to leave NYC
Fears of growing violence and the coronavirus have a lot of people choosing to move out of New York City.
Moving companies swamped with customers leaving NYC
Fears of growing violence and the coronavirus have a lot of people choosing to move out of New York City.
Residents protest plan to convert hotel into family shelter
Oyster Bay has taken legal action against the owner of a hotel, citing a violation of zoning codes and safety issues.
NYCHA residents complain of dangerous living conditions in the Bronx
For one NYCHA resident in the Bronx, the pandemic has made her already difficult living situation even harder, with much-needed repairs to her apartment left not done.
Apartment vacancies hit record high in Manhattan
The exodus of people from New York City now means that a whopping 13,117 apartments have been listed for rent in Manhattan alone, more than twice as many apartments as were available for rent at this time last year.
NYCHA resident complains of dangerous living conditions
For one NYCHA resident in the Bronx, the pandemic has made her already difficult living situation even harder, with much-needed repairs to her apartment left undone.
Young people moving out of NYC area
Many young people are fleeing New York City due to the pandemic, part of an exodus that could have a serious economic impact on the city.
Number of empty apartments in Manhattan reach record high
Over 13,000 apartments across Manhattan now sit vacant, a new record.
NYC apartment vacancy hits record high
Manhattan saw the third straight month of record-setting vacancies, as the number of apartments listed for rent also saw a record jump.
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Hartford police say man decapitated landlord during rent dispute, claimed 'sovereign' status
A Connecticut man decapitated his landlord with a sword during a dispute over unpaid rent, authorities said.
Rent's due, again: Monthly anxieties deepen as aid falls off
The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent.
U.S. average mortgage rates drop; 2.99% for 30-year loan
U.S. average rates on long-term mortgages declined this week, remaining near historic lows.
Calls for better conditions for NYCHA residents at BLM rally in Brooklyn
A Black Lives Matter rally at the Kingsborough Houses in Brooklyn called attention to the conditions being raced by residents who live there.