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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
Jun
29
Neighbors Celebrate Second Consecutive Rent Freeze On One-Year Leases

Neighbors Celebrate Second Consecutive Rent Freeze On One-Year Leases

(Photo by the Flatbush Tenant Coalition / Facebook)For the second consecutive year, the Rent Guidelines Board voted last night to
2 min read
Jun
29
Second Consecutive Rent Freeze On One-Year Leases Approved

Second Consecutive Rent Freeze On One-Year Leases Approved

Photo by Bensonhurst BeanFor the second consecutive year, the Rent Guidelines Board voted last night to approve a rent freeze
2 min read
May
25
Submit Your Comments About Upcoming Rent Stabilization Increases

Submit Your Comments About Upcoming Rent Stabilization Increases

Flatbush Tenant Coalition march for tenants rights in December, 2014. (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)Do you have a rent-stabilized lease?
2 min read
Jun
17
Trump Village Tower Developers Issued Building Permits Days Before 421-A Expiration

Trump Village Tower Developers Issued Building Permits Days Before 421-A Expiration

A rendering of the 40-story tower planned for Coney Island’s Trump Village. (Photo by Neal Storman)The group behind
3 min read
Jun
03
Councilmembers Laurie Cumbo And Jumaane Williams Arrested Along With Rent Laws Protesters In Albany

Councilmembers Laurie Cumbo And Jumaane Williams Arrested Along With Rent Laws Protesters In Albany

New York State Police arrested dozens of protesters and advocates of rent control laws — including Councilmembers Laurie Cumbo, Jumaane Williams,
2 min read
Mar
06
How To Find Out If Your Apartment Is Rent Stabilized

How To Find Out If Your Apartment Is Rent Stabilized

Frequently, we’ll get emails from neighbors who suspect they may be living in a rent-stabilized apartment, but their landlord
2 min read
Jun
21

Video: Senator Marty Golden Speaks

In the above video clip, taken from of a segment of Albany news program Capital Tonight, Senator Marty Golden discusses