What exactly are your rights as a tenant in this city, and what are the legal obligations of landlords?
Everyone’s heard at least one horror story about renting in New York City
The new law, sponsored by Sen. Julia Salazar, allows loft tenants to seek redress in housing court when their essential services like heat and water are neglected or denied.
Local nonprofit helps tenants fight against housing displacement, landlord harassment, and gentrification
State Senator Julia Salazar discussed the latest issues coming out of the state capital.
“I absolutely believe that there is a compromise in which we protect tenants from being evicted and we also take into account safety concerns,” said Sen. Salazar.
There are 100 units up for grabs.
A temporary restraining order has halted the development of this small, but very controversial patch of land.
There are 183 units up for grabs.
News is emerging that the original agreement between city council and Read Property Group won’t be honored.
On Wednesday, hundreds of people marched through the streets of Bushwick demanding visibility and accountability when it comes to
Tenants of a building long neglected by its landlord are seeking the appointment of a a city administrator to make their home livable again
Several man in blue t-shirts can be often seen after dusk smoking and talking to each other around The Peter Jay Sharp Center for Opportunity at 89 Porter Ave in East Williamsburg, near Brooklyn Fire Proof
Bushwick is divided between the 34th and the 37th Council districts
Two local city council candidates say how they would change how police operate in local communities.
Have you ever been harassed by your landlord?
The 216,400-square-foot building will be converted into residential units.
Dear readers, you may recall our story a few weeks back about a twitter account that came to our attention via some unusual social media use
Bushwick’s city council rep says informed tenants are better tenants.
“They have us out here like dogs”
Safety concerns and money mixups now plague a luxury housing development In Bushwick
Ahead of intense negotiations over the New York state budget, Dilan’s former primary opponent says the assemblyman can’t be found.
“That’s the kind of thing that happens when a community gets split.”
“I do credit the negative campaign and the mailers for the fact that we didn’t win”
A mildly contentious lieutenant governor race gives a local career politician a possible comeback.
State Senator Julia Salazar opens up about her youth, inspirations, early battles with public perception and more.
In New York City, all tenants have a right to heat. Here’s what to do if your apartment doesn’t have it.
If you’re living with a toxic roommate, what can you legally do to separate yourself from the situation?
Information on the state’s new Homeowner Assistance Fund, including details on who is eligible, how to apply and what documents you may need.
The bill banning gas hookups in new buildings is supposed to pass this week, all while local Bushwick residents continue to fight against the National Grid pipeline being built throughout North Brooklyn.
Motivated by personal experience, the expected City Council member plans to lead District 34 toward a more equitable future.
If elected, the current Democratic district leader would unseat incumbent Democrat Erik Dilan.
