Bushwick’s city council rep says informed tenants are better tenants.
“It’s never been this bad,” protestors say about a proposed rent increase
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
El Puente in partnership with Assemblywoman Davila, is hosting a free Bushwick & Williamsburg CommUNITY Resource Fair on Saturday, August 24, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Maria Hernandez Park.
Local residents struggle in fight against loft building landlord.
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.
Discriminating against someone because of their national identity or immigration status is illegal in New York City.
The development on Knickerbocker Avenue has been under way for over a year at the address most recently filled by Shopper’s World.
“The Method” identifies the strategy that has kept many North Brooklyn residents in their homes despite aggressive attempts to displace them. The final step? “Never give up.”
Commercial closures in gentrifying neighborhoods are often caused by landlords harassing tenants into breaking leases so they can find a tenant with deeper pockets.
Tenants of a building long neglected by its landlord are seeking the appointment of a a city administrator to make their home livable again
Residents of a three-story building on Locust Street in Bushwick were forced out into the cold during the early hours of Saturday morning by a fire which has made their home unsuitable for occupancy
Sadly, it is a very common story
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The Rolo’s people take over the Acre. Of course, the chips and guac are $16.
“It’s not about a ceasefire or not about not a ceasefire”
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.
New Yorkers saw 52% more hate crimes in 2021 than in 2020.
Less than three weeks ago, a Bushwick staple was forced to close indefinitely after a fire.
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.
Discussing housing, healthcare, employment, maternal health and more with Maritza Davila, Erik Dilan, Jennifer Gutiérrez, Sandy Nurse, Antonio Reynoso and Julia Salazar.
One person is in serious but stable condition, a dog did not survive, and the building sustained significant damage. A GoFundMe has been set up.
This holiday season, here’s how you can volunteer your time to help others in our community.
Resident-led groups can receive cash grants of $5,000 to support their projects.
Antonio Reynoso, a North Brooklyn native, has won the election to be Brooklyn’s next borough president.
Motivated by personal experience, the expected City Council member plans to lead District 34 toward a more equitable future.
A guide to the City Council candidates in District 34, 37 and 30 running this general election.
