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BK Renters Least Likely to Get Rental Discounts as Rents Climb

A new StreetEasy report shows Brooklyn rents were the least discounted of the five boroughs as rental prices closed in on 2019 highs
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A BK Grandfather Subjected to Deed Theft Can Keep His Home

A BK Grandfather Subjected to Deed Theft Can Keep His Home

Dairus Griffiths had been in his Bed-Stuy home almost 30 years when he says he was duped into signing over the property's title to a development company
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Emergency Rental Assistance Is on the Way, Sen. Persaud Says

After long delays, the BK senator expects the state agency administering the program to expedite the process.
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Brooklyn Renters, See If You’re Eligible to Have Your Rent Frozen

Brooklyn Renters, See If You’re Eligible to Have Your Rent Frozen

The City is hosting free information sessions on the Rent Freeze Program, which freezes rent at an amount an eligible tenant can afford.
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As Haiti Battles Aftermath of Earthquake, BK Community Leaders Organize Relief Efforts

As Haiti Battles Aftermath of Earthquake, BK Community Leaders Organize Relief Efforts

In Brooklyn -- a borough that more than 90,000 Haitian-Americans call home – the community is organizing relief efforts of much-needed supplies to send to Haiti.
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A Mom, a NYC Public School Teacher ... and Homeless

A Mom, a NYC Public School Teacher ... and Homeless

Joyelle Powell tells her story of being homeless in New York City with a young daughter, while also chasing her dream of being a school teacher
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Building Starts on 11 Bed-Stuy Homes To Be Part of Affordable Homeownership Program

Building Starts on 11 Bed-Stuy Homes To Be Part of Affordable Homeownership Program

The 11 new homes will bring 31 new residential units to the neighborhood
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Homeless NY'ers to Get Relief With Rental Voucher Increases Going Into Effect In September

While the increase in vouchers is seen as a victory for the homeless, questions remain about the City's decision to move thousands out of hotels back to congregate shelters.
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New $75M Supportive, Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Brownsville

New $75M Supportive, Affordable Housing Complex Opens in Brownsville

The complex will include 125 new apartments for those needing onsite support services
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Brownsville Landlord Threw Out Tenant's Entire Apartment Contents 'Like Trash,' Lawsuit Alleges

Brownsville Landlord Threw Out Tenant's Entire Apartment Contents 'Like Trash,' Lawsuit Alleges

Albert De La Tierra says $35,000 worth of his furniture, clothes and electronics were thrown out during the lockout, as well as his precious family photos and letters
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