City Council to require racial equity reports for rezonings
The City Council is set to pass a bill forcing developers to include a “racial equity report” with certain...
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Tenant activist nixed from City Planning Commission
Real estate, take heart: Cea Weaver, longtime antagonist of the industry, will not be spouting socialism on a city...
City Council bill demands racial disparity study for some rezonings
Certain rezonings may soon require an extra step in the city’s land use review process. The City Council’s land...
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How a socialist on City Planning Commission would affect real estate
The appointment of a socialist tenant advocate to the City Planning Commission won’t by itself block development in New...
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...
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...