The City Council has unanimously passed a rezoning of the Garment District. The rezoning, which passed on Thursday, removes a requirement from 1987 that...
The shortcomings of rent-stabilization enforcement in New York City are well known, with widespread abuse by landlords making national news in recent months. Now,...
REBNY President John Banks viciously criticized the City Council’s proposal for a controversial commercial rent bill on Monday during a marathon hearing that lasted well into...
Proposed laws meant to reduce lead poisoning in children are facing resistance from landlord groups like the Rent Stabilization Association. City Hall announced on...
The City Planning Commission has given the green light to Alloy Development’s massive project at 80 Flatbush in Downtown Brooklyn. The commission unanimously approved...
The Inwood rezoning is now one step closer to reality. The City Council’s subcommittee on zoning and franchises voted Thursday to approve the rezoning...
Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen is not very impressed with how much council members know about affordable housing. In a deposition that challenges the city’s...
The landlord of City Councilmember Corey Johnson received an illegal tax break on a Chelsea apartment he owned while the politician was living there....
The L+M Development Partners megaproject coming to the South Bronx took a major step forward on Tuesday, when it was officially approved by the City Council....
What a difference a day makes. The City Council’s controversial construction safety bill won’t hit the floor for a vote before the Sept. 12 election primary,...
City Councilman David Greenfield, chair of the powerful Committee on Land Use, won’t seek reelection this year. The 38-year-old said he accepted a job...
Landlords are bugging out over a new bill that would force them to further disclose bedbug infestations in their buildings. The City Council is expected to...
