Housing

Mayor Bill de Blasio signed Local Law 97 which set costly new carbon emissions limits on condo and co-op residential buildings.

Presidents Co-op and Condo Council Holds Local Law 97 Town Hall Meeting in Queens

The Presidents Co-op and Condo Council (PCCC) invites residents and stakeholders to attend a Town Hall Meeting to discuss the implications of Local Law 97 on co-op communities. The event will take place on July 26 at 6:30 pm at […]

Gregory Russ, Chair of the New York City Housing Authority. Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

NYCHA CEO To Step Down

Chair and CEO Roles Will Be Split, With National Search Underway for Permanent CEO Current NYCHA General Counsel Lisa Bova-Hiatt Will Serve as Interim CEO Mayor Eric Adams today announced a new leadership structure at the New York City Housing […]

by · September 15, 2022 · Breaking News, Housing, News

Federal Monitor Investigating How Arsenic Got Into NYCHA’s Water | THE CITY

Federal Monitor Investigating How Arsenic Got Into NYCHA’s Water by Greg B. Smith, The City This article was originally published on Sep 3 8:39pm EDT by THE CITY The discovery of arsenic in the tap water of a Lower East […]

by · September 6, 2022 · Housing, News
NYCHA Found Arsenic in the Water Two Weeks Ago — Tenants Only Found Out Friday Night | THE CITY

NYCHA Found Arsenic in the Water Two Weeks Ago — Tenants Only Found Out Friday Night | THE CITY

NYCHA Found Arsenic in the Water Two Weeks Ago — Tenants Only Found Out Friday Night by Greg B. Smith, The City This article was originally published on Sep 2 10:42pm EDT by THE CITY [media = https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/mxCNlaijps2M3XsNedmL1GXmc4E=/0x0:3000×2003/3000×2003/filters:focal(1500×1002:1501×1003)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22161297/riis_houses.0.jpg] The city’s […]

by · September 6, 2022 · Breaking News, Housing
Photo rendering of the proposed project at Edenwald Houses/NYCHA

$445 million in Comprehensive repairs planned for 2,000 Apartments at Edenwald Houses

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) formally announced the selection of Camber Property Group, Henge Development, and SAA | EVI Development as the development team to deliver comprehensive building and apartment upgrades for nearly 4,800 residents and more than […]

by · December 21, 2021 · Government, Housing
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‘Homes Guarantee’ Forum Next Saturday 2/22

Join the Bronx Progressives, NYC Democratic Socialists of America, Bronx congressional candidate (NY-15) Samelys Lopez and Bits and Bites Cafe for a #HomesGuarantee forum this Saturday, Feb 22nd from 2-4 pm. We will have experts on tenants rights, homelessness and […]

Breaking Ground, Comunilife and elected officials unveil new supportive housing in the Bronx.  Photo credit: Breaking Ground

New supportive housing unveiled in the Bronx

Breaking Ground and Comunilife unveil new supportive housing in the Bronx The nonprofits celebrated the opening of a 161-unit residence at the La Central mixed-use project on Tuesday, October 29 – the seventh residence managed by Breaking Ground in the […]

by · November 1, 2019 · Housing, News
State senator Alessandra Biaggi greets guests and participating housing agency representatives. (Photos: Robert Press)

Senator Biaggi Holds Housing Resource Fair

By Robert Press On Friday, State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-34) hosted a ‘Housing Resource Fair” at PS 83 in the Morris Park section of her district. Many city agencies related to the needs of a renter or homeowner joined other […]

by · June 9, 2019 · Community Events, Housing, News
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Mayor Announces Eastchester Gardens Facelift

Mayor de Blasio Announcers $3.7 Million Dollars to Renovate Eastchester Gardens Community Center By Robert Press Mayor Bill de Blasio came to the Eastchester Gardens Housing Complex with NY State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, State Senator Jamaal Bailey, and Councilman Andy King […]

by · February 7, 2019 · Bronx Politics, Housing, News
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Almat Group Break Ground on Sydney House

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Almat Group Break Ground on Sydney House

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Almat Group Break Ground on Sydney House The 56-unit development in Williamsbridge, Bronx will be first project financed under the City of New York’s Open Door program the largest multi-family development ever built […]

by · March 23, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Housing
Senate passes IDC sponsored bills to create state Independent Monitor of NYCHA & to empower New York City Council with oversight power

Senate passes IDC sponsored bills to create state Independent Monitor of NYCHA & to empower New York City Council with oversight power

In wake of NYCHA lead scandal, Senate passes IDC sponsored bills to create state Independent Monitor of NYCHA & to empower New York City Council with oversight power Legislation is part of a comprehensive package announced by the Independent Democratic […]

by · March 5, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Housing
The Grand: $65 Million, 138 Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground

The Grand: $65 Million, 138 Unit Affordable Housing Project Breaks Ground

Tuesday’s groundbreaking marked the start of construction on three multifamily rental buildings with 138 affordable apartments in the Bronx called The Grand. 

by · January 10, 2018 · Housing, News
Senator Jeff Klein unveils ‘Nightmare Neighbors’ report on impact of bank owned properties

Senator Jeff Klein unveils ‘Nightmare Neighbors’ report on impact of bank owned properties

Foreclosure crisis still haunting New York City neighborhoods & decreasing property values Senator Jeff Klein unveils ‘Nightmare Neighbors’ report on impact of bank owned properties New York, NY — Senator Jeff Klein (D-Bronx/Westchester) and members of the Independent Democratic Conference […]

by · January 5, 2018 · Bulletin Board, Housing
Bronx Housing Enrollment Event Sponsored by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.

Bronx Housing Enrollment Event Sponsored by Bronx BP Diaz

Bronx Housing Enrollment Event Sponsored by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Every Wednesday beginning January 18, 2018 through June 20 from 10 AM to 1 PM., 851 Grand Concourse (E 161st Street) , Bronx NY 10451. RSVP 718-590-6248.

BP Diaz Approves Jerome Avenue Rezoning

BP Diaz Approves Jerome Avenue Rezoning

On Monday, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. issued an affirmative recommendation, with conditions, for the proposed rezoning of Jerome Avenue, as part of his charter-mandated responsibilities in the Uniform Land Use Review Process (ULURP).   “The plan for the […]

by · December 7, 2017 · Government, Housing, News