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NYCHA chair Olatoye calls lack of policy guidance from Ben Carson “almost unconscionable”

by Konrad Putzier | December 06, 2017 03:10PM

As lawmakers in Washington D.C. debate whether and by how much to cut funding for public housing, New York policymakers cast a worried eye...

Brooklyn pols request probe into “troubling history” of Two Trees’ 125 Court

March 28, 2016 03:20PM

Two Trees Management continues to face scrutiny regarding alleged rent overcharges at a Downtown Brooklyn rental building, with two Brooklyn...

Cuomo cracks down on landlords leaving tenants out in cold

December 22, 2015 11:00AM

Gov. Andrew Cuomo led a crackdown on New York City landlords who illegally removed central heading systems at rent-regulated...

If it’s broke, make sure they don’t fix it: State agency blasted over “weak” NYCHA oversight

August 27, 2015 02:50PM

UPDATED, 3:20 p.m., Aug. 28: As if the problems at the New York City Housing Authority weren’t bad enough, the state agency charged with overseeing...

Landlord who owes tenant $112K loses appeal

March 24, 2015 12:45PM

A tenant who was overcharged on his rent-regulated Hamilton Heights apartment for years may now be able to collect $112,000 after state housing officials denied the landlord’s appeal. In June, the Division of Housing...

Comptroller blames state for affordable housing delays

August 29, 2014 04:15PM

The construction and rehabilitation of thousands of affordable units was delayed because money was earmarked for projects state housing...

Bronx rental tenants balk at allegedly illegal fees

May 21, 2014 01:35PM

A group of long time Bronx tenants has filed a complaint with the state Division of Housing and Community...

State’s pro-tenant task force draws landlord ire

October 21, 2013 02:31PM

Landlords are accusing the Tenant Protections Unit, a state agency tasked with monitoring landlords accused of pressuring tenants out...

Three years after their building was demolished, rent-regulated tenants fight for compensation

June 06, 2012 03:00PM

Rent-regulated tenants of a Lower East Side building demolished three years ago due to violations that were neglected by the landlord are petitioning to...

Co-op City probes allegations of favoritism for board member

October 07, 2010 11:30AM

Co-op City Bronx’s Co-op City, a 25-building development in Baychester, is investigating allegations that a board member was pushed...