City counting on real estate industry to support next census
Advocacy groups and city officials are concerned about an undercount in the looming 2020 census that could have a major impact on funding, and they’re...
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Bursting at the Seams: Population surge pushing housing shortage to extreme
The numbers don’t lie – New York City is in the midst of a housing crisis. New York University (NYU) Furman Center released its annual...
More than one-third of New Yorkers looking for homes in other states
New York City is becoming more crowded. According to recent Census Bureau data, the city’s population reached a new record of 8,537,673 people last March. That...
Time to get serious on issue of housing all New Yorkers
By REBNY President John Banks Most everyone agrees that one of the greatest challenges facing New York City is the dire need to create more...
Inclusionary housing programs crucial, but work better with 421a
By REBNY President John Banks The US Census Bureau announced last week that New York City’s population has grown to its largest size in recorded...
NYC population climbing as fast as rents
Recently, New York City gained the distinction of being the most expensive place on planet Earth. In spite of prices for goods and shelter climbing...
As elderly population soars, brokers are filling gap in market
New York City is often thought of as a place brimming with young people, fresh out of college and amped up for big city life....