Pols slam city for backing developers of 200 Amsterdam
New York politicians angry at the city’s decision to support a controversial Upper West Side tower say the position...
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Pol seeks to punish landlords with “warehousing fee” for vacancies
A Manhattan politician wants to penalize landlords for “warehousing” rent-stabilized apartments and use the proceeds to address the city’s...
Should landlords worry about retroactive re-regulation?
It appears landlords don’t have to worry about the re-regulation of certain apartments — at least for now. For...
Here’s how much Airbnb spent on lobbying in the first half of 2017
UPDATED, 1:58 p.m., August 8: Airbnb hired a bevy of influential lobbyists in New York during the first half...
Albany bill would hike fines for rent overcharges
A new bill in Albany would set tougher fines for landlords who overcharge their rent-stabilized tenants. State Senator Brad...
Pols seek to protect rent-stabilized leases during bankruptcy
A deal struck between an East Village tenant and her landlord has ignited a debate over whether a rent-stabilized...
Tenants allege age discrimination at Upper West Side building
Tenants of an Upper West Side mixed-income building allege the landlord is discriminating against the elderly by barring low-income...
Imperial Court owner claims de Blasio nixed shelter plan
Ron Edelstein, owner of The Imperial Court Hotel at 307 West 79th Street, accused Mayor Bill de Blasio of...
Bill would give rent-stabilized tenants access to amenities
City Council member Mark Levine of West Harlem is expected to soon present a new bill that would prevent...
Bill would penalize landlords restricting access to amenities
New York State Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal has introduced a bill that would fine landlords who bar rent-regulated tenants from...