New York City|News|
NYC Areas Hit Hardest By Coronavirus Under Rent Strain: Study
Neighborhoods with the highest rates of COVID-19 saw their rents increase 22 percent in the past six years, a StreetEasy study found.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City Real Estate News
New York City|News|
Trump Admin To Halt Renter Evictions To Prevent Virus Spread
The order halts the eviction of covered renters through the end of the year.
New York City|News|
Remove 4,700 Homes From NYC Tax Sale, Officials Urge De Blasio
The planned Sept. 4 tax lien sale would imperil homeowners in communities of color, wrote 58 elected officials to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Rental Market Flooded As Coronavirus Pandemic Lingers
The city’s rental inventory in July hit a 10-year high and nearly Manhattan listings nearly doubled, according to StreetEasy data.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Despite Concerns, NYC Tax Lien Sale Will Go Forward: De Blasio
Thousands of low-income New Yorkers will face housing insecurity if the Sept. 4 sale goes forward, advocates and elected officials fear.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NY Commercial Eviction Moratorium Extended
Gov. Andrew Cuomo extended the ban on evictions until Sept. 20 for commercial tenants struggling during coronavirus.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NY Eviction Moratorium Extended Until Oct. 1
All evictions are halted until October under new court guidance, but proceedings can move forward on cases from before coronavirus pandemic.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Renters Get Free Eviction Help From New NYC Website
The city launched a "Tenant Resource Portal" offering help and resources for renters facing lockout, eviction and more.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Cuomo Effectively Extends Eviction Moratorium Window By 30 Days
The order signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which is effective until Sept. 4, gives courts leeway to extend deadlines on eviction proceedings.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Pledges Assistance To Renters Amid Eviction Ban Fears
Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city is contacting at-risk renters and told threatened tenants to call 311.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Eviction Fears Mount For 14K NYC Renters As Moratorium Nears End
Advocates called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to extend an eviction ban set to expire Wednesday that protects tenants with pre-pandemic rent issues.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Home Prices Remain High Despite Coronavirus Sales Dip: Study
A new study found typical home sales prices topped $1 million in 37 ZIP codes during the coronavirus pandemic.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
New Yorkers Get Extra Week To Apply For Rent Assistance
Applications for the state's COVID Rent Relief — which provides up to four months of missed rent from April through July — is now Aug. 6.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Manhattan Rents Plunge 5 Percent, Study Says
The median rent for a one-bedroom apartment is 5 percent cheaper than in July 2019.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Manhattan Rents Drop For First Time In Decade: Study
StreetEasy's "Manhattan Rent Index" has steadily climbed since 2010. The coronavirus pandemic reversed the trend.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
New York City Rent Is Too Damn High: Study
A New York City household would have to work three minimum wage jobs to afford rent on a typical two-bedroom apartment, a new study found.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Here's How To Apply For NY's Coronavirus Rent Assistance
Starting Thursday, New Yorkers can apply for help paying up to four months of rent from April through July.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Sublet Listings Break Record Amid Coronavirus, Study Says
Sublets in June jumped 114 percent citywide and one neighborhood listing rose 600 percent from when pandemic started, a new study found.
Matt Troutman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Mayor De Blasio Calls On State To Extend Eviction Moratorium
Mayor Bill de Blasio wants the state to continue halting all evictions and give tenants a year to make any missed rent payments.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Renters Protest Housing Court Reopening Amid Coronavirus
"Housing is healthcare," organizers said. "Right now it’s critical that every New Yorker is safely housed."
Kathleen Culliton, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Airbnb, NYC Agree To End Fight Over Host Data-Sharing
Airbnb will dismiss its federal lawsuit against the city.
New York City|Neighbor News|
Mortgage relief during COVID-19: Here’s what you need to know
In these unprecedented times, a common question is, "How do I keep up with my mortgage when I'm not working?"
Carolyn Evert, Community Contributor
New York City|News|
NY Rent Strike Demands Cuomo Act Amid Coronavirus Crisis
"We demand a housing system that prioritizes people's homes over people's profits," said organizer Cea Weaver.
Kathleen Culliton, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Gears Up For Coronavirus Crisis Rent Strike
Housing advocates are organizing a massive rent strike May 1 to pressure New York lawmakers to cancel rents during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Kathleen Culliton, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
De Blasio To Ask Feds About NYCHA Rent Freeze
Mayor Bill de Blasio said a rent moratorium for NYCHA residents would be "very fair" given the economic toll of the new coronavirus.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|Sponsored|
Manhattan Real Estate Update:
Manhattan - It's early...but, here's what we know now.
New York City|News|
Coronavirus May Lead To Mass Rent Strikes In NYC: Advocates
New Yorkers are losing incomes and few landlords are being flexible when it comes to payment, tenant organizers said.
Brendan Krisel, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Coronavirus Crisis: First Rent Day Sparks Fear Among Tenants
“The worst part of the whole thing is that there's no communication,” one renter said. “All [Cuomo] can say is you won't be evicted."
Kathleen Culliton, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Surprise Broker Ban Spurs Price Surge Among Cheap Rentals: Study
A surprise broker fee ban that spurred rent increases this month in listings citywide hit low-priced rentals hard, a new analysis shows.
Kathleen Culliton, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
New Facade Laws Take Effect After Deadly Collapses
The new rules follow deaths in Midtown and Queens.
New York City|News|
NYC Foreclosure Rates Double Over 5 Years, Analysis Shows
A PropertyShark analysis shows foreclosure rates have increased 114 percent since 2014.
Kathleen Culliton, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC's Most Popular Area For Homebuyers Isn't The One You'd Expect
Hint: It's nowhere near Manhattan.
Kathleen Culliton, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
NYC Tenants Need A Bill Of Rights, City Comptroller Says
City Comptroller Scott Stringer wants landlords to give tenants a copy of their rights at every lease signing.
Kathleen Culliton, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Rents Jumped After NY Announced Surprise Broker Fee Ban: Study
A surprise move to ban tenant-paid broker fees caused rents in certain New York City listings to jump, according to real estate analysts.
Kathleen Culliton, Patch Staff
New York City|News|
Broker Fee Ban Put On Hold After Realtors File Challenge
A New York State ruling that said tenants cannot be forced to pay broker fees has been put on hold.
New York City|News|
Facade Collapses Off Brownstone Building In Chelsea
The Department of Buildings is investigating a brownstone facade collapse in Chelsea.
New York City|News|
Tiny Homes, Basement Retrofits An Answer To Housing Woes: Mayor
Tiny houses and retrofitted basements are being offered as an answer to New York City's housing problems.
Adam Nichols, Patch Staff
