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Housing Lottery Live for 150 Noll Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery for 150 Noll Street, a five-story mixed-use building in Bushwick, Brooklyn is live and applications will be accepted until February 13th. Designed by RSLN Architecture...

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Housing Lottery Live for 150 Noll Street in Bushwick, Brooklyn

The affordable housing lottery for 150 Noll Street, a five-story mixed-use building in Bushwick,...

Community

Rent for ‘Affordable’ Housing Units Rising With Increasing Median Income

Jennifer Gutierrez, the Democratic nominee for City Council member of District 34, says "affordability" does not line up with the income of Bushwick residents.

Real Estate

Will the Bushwick Neighborhood Plan Address the Affordable Housing Crisis?

Bushwick rent has skyrocketed by 60 percent in the last decade.

Real Estate

Bushwick Named Amongst 100 Most Expensive ZIP Codes in NYC

Williamsburg, East Williamsburg, and Bushwick, all ranked in the first half of listed ZIP codes.

News

Governor Cuomo Signs Loft Law Clean-Up Bill Amid Messy Community Debate

The bill has been years in the making and protects many of the city’s loft tenants from eviction.

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Public Advocate Introduces Bill to Mandate Racial Impact Study in City Rezoning Process

“It is a critical step in the struggle to stop the displacement and gentrification of neighborhoods of color.”

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Bushwick Rezoning Aims for Industrial Job Growth and Affordable Housing, Locals Remain Skeptic

Despite tensions, the community meeting held Wednesday remained civil for the most part.

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Bushwick Residents Call for Stop Work Order on Proposed Homeless Shelter on Wyckoff Avenue

Bushwick residents have called for a five-year compromise with the city and CORE Services Group on the proposed men’s shelter at 97 Wyckoff Ave.,

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Salazar Talks Loft Laws, Evictions, and Netflix at Town Hall in Bushwick

State Senator Julia Salazar discussed the latest issues coming out of the state capital.

News

Evictions in Bushwick Are on the Rise While Overall NYC Cases Have Fallen

Roughly 28 percent of residents in Bushwick pay more than half of their wages toward rent.

Real Estate

Two Affordable Housing Lotteries Are Now in Williamsburg

Deadlines are next week, hurry to apply!

News

Anti-Segregation Campaign for Housing is Launched in Bushwick

Elected Brooklyn Officials and local advocates fight for racial justice before neighborhood rezoning plans come to life.

News

Another NYCHA Public Housing in East Williamsburg Without Heat

NYCHA struggles to keep tenants warm and provide regular maintenance.

Community

Friday Fast Fact: 2,500 New Apartment Units Will Come to Bushwick by 2020

A recent report shows that Bushwick will be a hub for construction of new apartment buildings over the next couple of years.

Community

Bushwick Rezoning Event Highlighted More Affordable Housing Concerns From Longtime Residents

“People are becoming homeless.”

Community

Friday Fast Facts: Median Asking Rent In Bushwick Hits An All-Time High

Landlords are asking renters to pay more for apartments than ever before, but how long can this last?