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May
21
LGBT-Friendly Affordable Senior Housing Lottery Launches May 29

LGBT-Friendly Affordable Senior Housing Lottery Launches May 29

FORT GREENE – The application process will launch next week for 108 units at an LGBT-friendly affordable senior residence at 112
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May
17
Time To Start Packing? Bushwick Rezoning Not Aggressive Enough To Help Residents Remain In Neighborhood

Time To Start Packing? Bushwick Rezoning Not Aggressive Enough To Help Residents Remain In Neighborhood

Sarit Platkin of the DCP presented updates atCB4 meeting. Aditi Shrikant/Bklyner BUSHWICK – Wednesday night, the Department of City Planning
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May
15
The Ground Is Finally Broken On 800 Flatbush: Caton Flats Development

The Ground Is Finally Broken On 800 Flatbush: Caton Flats Development

The construction of 800 Flatbush has officially begun. (Photo: Zainab Iqbal/Bklyner)FLATBUSH – The construction of Caton Flats, the long-awaited,
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May
10
When it comes to affordable housing, rent-stabilized landlords aren’t the problem. They’re the solution.

When it comes to affordable housing, rent-stabilized landlords aren’t the problem. They’re the solution.

This piece was written by Janice Hamilton and Lincoln Eccles.  Hamilton provides affordable rent-stabilized housing to families in her 8-unit
1 min read
May
10
Heated Questions On Housing At Crown Heights Forum

Heated Questions On Housing At Crown Heights Forum

CROWN HEIGHTS—State Sen. Zelllnor Myrie hosted a dozen city representatives and advocates on Thursday who informed residents on housing
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May
10
Brooklyn Mom Talks of Hope for Struggling Mothers on Mother’s Day

Brooklyn Mom Talks of Hope for Struggling Mothers on Mother’s Day

Kristina CousarBy Kristina Cousar This Mother’s Day there are too many moms in Brooklyn struggling to make ends meet,
3 min read
May
09
The Future of Housing Affordability in New York City

The Future of Housing Affordability in New York City

Like many other regions across the United States, New York City is in the midst of a housing crisis, in
1 min read
Apr
25
Court Halts Franklin Avenue Rezoning Project

Court Halts Franklin Avenue Rezoning Project

CROWN HEIGHTS — A Brooklyn judge temporarily blocked two 17-story towers slated for the corner of Franklin Avenue and Montgomery Street,
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Apr
23
Lottery Launches For 50+ Affordable Units In Crown Heights

Lottery Launches For 50+ Affordable Units In Crown Heights

CROWN HEIGHTS – More than 50 apartments in Crown Heights hit the affordable housing market this week as 409 Eastern Parkway
2 min read
Apr
17
“Affordable Housing” is a Trojan Horse for High End Housing – OPINION

“Affordable Housing” is a Trojan Horse for High End Housing – OPINION

Plans released for a development project at the Crown Heights Spice Factory. (via City Planning)By Alan P. Berger, Vice-President,
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