Even before a deadly storm, a pilot program was supposed to lead the way toward legalizing tens of thousands of dangerous basement units. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Real Estate and Housing (Residential)”
Moving to the Theater District and Finding His Community
By Gotham Rex on September 13, 2021
A musical theater educator and audition coach discovers how great it can be to live across the street from “Wicked.” Source: New York Times
Upstate Motels Make a Comeback, With an Aim to Captivate
By Gotham Rex on September 3, 2021
Once a convenience of the American road trip, these classic motor hotels are being restored as vacation destinations by a new generation of owners. Source: New York Times
New York Passes Bill Extending Eviction Moratorium to January
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
New York is the first state to pass a new measure to protect struggling renters since the Supreme Court whittled away at existing shields against eviction. Source: New York Times
New York Expected to Extend Eviction Moratorium to January
By Gotham Rex on September 1, 2021
New York could be the first state to protect struggling renters since the Supreme Court whittled away at existing shields against eviction. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Legislature Expected to Extend Freeze on Evictions in Rare Special Session
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
The moratorium, which was to expire on Aug. 31, is part of the state’s effort to help tenants struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Legislature Expected to Extend Freeze on Evictions
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
The moratorium, which was to expire on Aug. 31, is part of the state’s effort to help tenants struggling from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Source: New York Times
A Quarter-Century Ago, She Landed a Brooklyn Unicorn
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2021
Her comfortable apartment on a tree-lined street was a special find, but the real gem turned out to be her community-focused landlord. Source: New York Times
Olivier Sarkozy’s Turtle Bay Townhouse Is Listed for $11.5 Million
By Gotham Rex on August 26, 2021
The half brother of the former French president was renovating the house with the fashion designer Mary-Kate Olsen before they divorced earlier this year. Source: New York Times
New York City Rents Rise, Even as Thousands Struggle to Pay
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2021
One report found that rents in the city were now the highest in the nation, surpassing San Francisco. At the same time, tens of thousands of people are millions of dollars behind on rent. Source: New York Times
Douglas Manor, Queens: A Bucolic Suburb in the City
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2021
Sure, there’s no sewer system. But residents overlook that and other challenges ‘to be in New York City but to feel like you are in Cape Cod.’ Source: New York Times
Time for Pandemic Puppies to Learn How to Be Alone
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2021
Book that dog walker soon. As dog owners head back to work or plan vacations, they’re finding long wait lists at doggy day cares and kennels. Source: New York Times
Belleville, N.J.: An Affordable Alternative to Renting in the City
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2021
The Essex County township has seen an influx of New York buyers looking for ‘houses with a little bit of property and taxes that aren’t too crazy.’ Source: New York Times
The Resilience of New York’s Black Homeowners
By Gotham Rex on August 17, 2021
Black homeownership has declined in the city and nationally in the last 20 years, hindered by gentrification and inequitable lending policies. Source: New York Times
Adams Pledges Support for Gowanus Redevelopment, Boosting Delayed Project
By Gotham Rex on August 13, 2021
Eric Adams said he would support one of the signature development plans of Mayor Bill de Blasio, as long as spending to repair public housing is included. Source: New York Times