Los inquilinos del 125 avenida Vermilyea en Inwood empezaron a organizar una asociación de inquilinos en noviembre de 2016. Al….
November 2017
El segundo período de de Blasio
El 8 de noviembre, un día después de ganar un segundo período como alcalde de la Ciudad de Nueva York….
Inwood Tenants Organize and Win Repairs
The tenants at 125 Vermilyea Ave. in Inwood began organizing a tenants association in November 2016. At first, they rallied….
Vacancies Put Wrinkle in Struggle for Control of State Senate
With two Democratic state senators elected to other offices Nov. 7, the jockeying about which party will control the Senate….
Chicago Activists Try to End State Ban on Rent Control
With housing prices in Chicago escalating, local activists are taking the first steps to end the state’s ban on local….
Bushwick Landlord Fined $132G for Illegal Buyouts
Two Brooklyn landlords have agreed to pay $132,000 is restitution for harassing tenants at three Bushwick buildings they bought last….
Will Planned ‘Tech Hub’ Overwhelm Union Square Area?
A “tech hub” planned for the Union Square area has set off a battle between the East Village community and….
Are Electronic Rent Payments a Ripoff for Tenants?
During the past year, many landlords have been notifying tenants that electronic payments are the “preferred” way for them to….
Mayor’s Mitchell-Lama Aid Leans Toward Co-ops
In late October, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that he planned to spend $250 million to help 15,000 apartments in….
Tenants Trick or Treat at Sen. Peralta
More than 100 tenants and supporters in Halloween costumes trick-or-treated at State Senator Jose Peralta’s Corona office Oct. 31 to….
De Blasio’s Second Term
On November 8, the day after he won a second term as mayor of New York City with 66.5 percent….