Development
Posted inHousing
The plan to replace the Fulton, Elliott and Chelsea Houses would put all their tenants in new apartments while creating additional affordable and market-rate housing. But a group of seniors aren’t budging.
Posted inDevelopment
Mamdani Reopens Financing for ‘Granny Flats’ in NYC After Two-Year Pause
New resources are coming online to help homeowners add housing units to their properties.
Posted inHousing
Program to Take Property From Negligent Landlords Gets Second Try in Council
The controversial Third Party Transfer program has been paused since 2019.
Posted inDevelopment
Mamdani Seeks to Restart Sunnyside Housing Plan, But Needs Billions From Feds
The mayor appealed directly to Trump to get the money to create the massive apartment project over a railyard in Queens.
Posted inHow to New York
How NYC’s Tangled Property Tax System Works, and Why You Should Care
They’re the engine of the city’s budget, but unequal and outdated. Here’s your guide on how property taxes work — and how they affect everyone, not just owners.
Posted inTransit
Gateway Work to Restart With Millions Restored by Feds After Trump Cutoff
Officials say they now have the full $205 million needed to resume construction on the paused infrastructure project.
Posted inDevelopment, Housing, Zohran Mamdani
Deputy Mayor for Housing Previews the Affordability Agenda That Will Define Mamdani’s Legacy
In a wide-ranging interview with THE CITY, Leila Bozorg discussed a rent freeze, rezoning and how to help struggling tenants and landlords. But battles with the real estate industry loom.
Posted inCity Life, Development, Housing
New York City Hasn’t Built Artist Housing in a Decade. Should It?
The number of artists living in the city has dropped 4% in the past seven years, a new report found.
Posted inManhattan
Suit Argues for Free Speech in Privately Owned Public Spaces
A Brooklyn attorney protesting the firm Skadden, Arps for its $100 million deal with the Trump administration fights for his right to send a message on the plaza outside its midtown office.
Posted inDevelopment, Queens, The Bronx, Transit
All Three Casino Proposals Hit Jackpot
The state Gaming Commission unanimously approved the proposals and said each new casino will be overseen by an independent monitor for at least five years to ensure community-benefit promises are kept.

