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Learn About Tenant Harassment at a Forum Tonight in Bushwick

Learn About Tenant Harassment at a Forum Tonight in Bushwick

Have you ever been harassed by your landlord?

‘Communities Resist’ is Defending Tenants Against Housing Discrimination and Harassment

‘Communities Resist’ is Defending Tenants Against Housing Discrimination and Harassment

Local nonprofit helps tenants fight against housing displacement, landlord harassment, and gentrification

Loft Tenants Awarded the Right to Sue Landlords in NYC Housing Court

Loft Tenants Awarded the Right to Sue Landlords in NYC Housing Court

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.

Brooklyn Tenants and Community Groups Reach ‘Tentative Agreement’ Over Loft Law

Brooklyn Tenants and Community Groups Reach ‘Tentative Agreement’ Over Loft Law

The City Will Spend $1M to Boost a Door-to-Door Outreach to Help Struggling Tenants in Bushwick

The City Will Spend $1M to Boost a Door-to-Door Outreach to Help Struggling Tenants in Bushwick

Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday that his office will bolster the Tenant Support Unit, a team that reaches out to low-income residents facing eviction and landlord harassment.

A Ridgewood Landlord Has Been Charged with Intimidating Immigrant Tenants

A Ridgewood Landlord Has Been Charged with Intimidating Immigrant Tenants

Discriminating against someone because of their national identity or immigration status is illegal in New York City.

New Law Means Bushwick Landlords Will Have a Tougher Time Harassing Commercial Tenants

New Law Means Bushwick Landlords Will Have a Tougher Time Harassing Commercial Tenants

Commercial closures in gentrifying neighborhoods are often caused by landlords harassing tenants into breaking leases so they can find a tenant with deeper pockets.

Support Low Income Bushwick Tenants Who Face Landlord Abuse Tomorrow at 314 Troutman

Support Low Income Bushwick Tenants Who Face Landlord Abuse Tomorrow at 314 Troutman

Sadly, it is a very common story

Ask Sally, a Tenants’ Rights Attorney: Can My Landlord Limit the Number of My Guests?

Ask Sally, a Tenants’ Rights Attorney: Can My Landlord Limit the Number of My Guests?

Hey, there

Can My Landlord Do That? The Renter’s Guide to New York Housing Law

Can My Landlord Do That? The Renter’s Guide to New York Housing Law

What exactly are your rights as a tenant in this city, and what are the legal obligations of landlords?

Jennifer Gutierrez: Zoning is Not Community Planning

Jennifer Gutierrez: Zoning is Not Community Planning

A local city council candidate makes the case for alternatives to big real estate

Ridgewood Representatives Discuss Bills Impacting Local Rental Market with Community Members

Ridgewood Representatives Discuss Bills Impacting Local Rental Market with Community Members

How and what is impacting the rental market in Ridgewood?

Rafael Espinal: the Bear and the Unicorn

Rafael Espinal: the Bear and the Unicorn

Here’s Why Some Affordable Housing in Bushwick Can Cost More Than in Manhattan

Here’s Why Some Affordable Housing in Bushwick Can Cost More Than in Manhattan

It’s all about the Area Median Income.

Can A Bushwick Pol Make It To Albany?

Can A Bushwick Pol Make It To Albany?

A mildly contentious lieutenant governor race gives a local career politician a possible comeback.

Who’s running for city council in the 34th District?

Who’s running for city council in the 34th District?

A guide to the candidates running to represent New York’s District 34

Could The Next Borough President Be From Bushwick?

Could The Next Borough President Be From Bushwick?

Antonio Reynoso’s campaign could finally bring the largely ceremonial political crown to North Brooklyn.

Will the Bushwick Neighborhood Plan Address the Affordable Housing Crisis?

Will the Bushwick Neighborhood Plan Address the Affordable Housing Crisis?

Friday Fast Fact: Almost 300 Cases Filed Were Filed Against Bushwick Landlords in 2018

Friday Fast Fact: Almost 300 Cases Filed Were Filed Against Bushwick Landlords in 2018

Here’s a roundup of the housing cases brought against Bushwick landlords this past year.

A Brief Rundown of the 18th District New York State Senate Race: Dilan Vs. Salazar, Turned Strange

A Brief Rundown of the 18th District New York State Senate Race: Dilan Vs. Salazar, Turned Strange

What Is Democratic Socialism? A Q & A With The North Brooklyn DSA

What Is Democratic Socialism? A Q & A With The North Brooklyn DSA

Democratic Socialism has surged in popularity in the past two years. Bushwick Daily spoke to the North Brooklyn Chapter of Democratic Socialists of America spokesman Justin Charles to learn more.

Group Encouraging Bushwick Residents to Stand Up to Shady Landlords Rallies Tomorrow in Maria Hernandez Park

Group Encouraging Bushwick Residents to Stand Up to Shady Landlords Rallies Tomorrow in Maria Hernandez Park

Ask any New Yorker about a bad experience with a landlord, and they’ll probably have a story or two to tell

Jose Lopez from Make the Road Talks about Illegal Practices of Bushwick Landlords

Jose Lopez from Make the Road Talks about Illegal Practices of Bushwick Landlords

Around 100 Bushwick residents gathered around apartment buildings where long-term residents have been complaining about landlord harassment and rallied in defense of their tenants rights on Sunday April 6, 2014