Sherwin Belkin balks at slew of new laws aimed at corralling rogue landlords
By Sabina Mollot Housing expert Sherwin Belkin has criticized new legislation that cracks down on  landlord scofflaws  as a misguided move that paints all city...
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Silicon Valley now throwing its weight behind Airbnb
A group of venture capitalists and Silicon Valley figures are calling on New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to veto a bill that would impose fines...
City slammed for creating buyout boogeymen
Legal experts are warning New York City landlords to be  afraid of strict new rules governing their right to make buyout offers to tenants. “Ronald...
Landlord harassment bill may have side effects
The New York City Council has just introduced a bill that aims to increase the penalties for commercial landlords engaging in tenant harassment. The bill,...
No winners in rent ‘popularity contest’
A decision to freeze rents for one million New York City apartments could sound the death knell for affordable housing in the city, according to...
State issues short-term fix for 421a, rent regulations
After more than a week of inaction on the state’s most crucial housing laws, the New York State Legislature yesterday reached a deal for the...
Lobbyists take to television as 421a deadline nears
As the June 15 expiration of the 421a tax abate program approaches, groups advocating for both sides of the debate are intensifying efforts to win...