Crown Heights tenants sue infamous landlord for rent overcharges
A group of 22 tenants at a Crown Heights apartment complex is suing their landlord — who made the...
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Council to vote on bill to curb Mitchell-Lama cheating
The New York City Council is expected to pass a bill Thursday that aims to highlight violations of the...
Real estate donors: Election? What election?
There’s a citywide election next week, but don’t look now. The real estate industry hasn’t. The sector sank money...
Jumaane Williams pledges to name-and-shame the “worst landlords.” But he’ll reward others for good behavior
Newly elected Public Advocate Jumaane Williams stopped by The Real Deal’s office on Wednesday to discuss what he hopes to achieve in his latest...
Small homeowners are facing hefty fines for short-term rentals
Small homeowners swept up in the city’s aggressive enforcement of short-term rentals, like Airbnb, are getting hit with steep...
Jumaane Williams wins special election for Public Advocate
City council member Jumaane Williams won a special election for New York City public advocate, taking 33 percent of...
Jumaane Williams eyes public advocate office after primary defeat
After coming close to becoming the state’s lieutenant governor, City Council member Jumaane Williams is now eying the role...
New bill would require city to publish annual report on Mitchell-Lama developments
A new bill seeks to require the city to provide an annual report on waiting lists for each Mitchell-Lama...
NYC lawmakers push for audits of landlords who pocket $1.4B tax break
New York City’s biggest housing subsidy may finally get more scrutiny just as state lawmakers are about to consider...
City Council warns Airbnb investors of illegal hotel crackdown
City Council politicians are striking a new tone in their war against Airbnb, warning the financiers and celebrities backing...
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