Housing

Wanted: Minority, Women Developers for Prospect Heights Affordable Housing Project

The City has released a Request for Proposals for minority and women business-owners to develop two sites in Brooklyn into affordable housing

Apr 23, 2021 7:17 PM Read more >

'Corporate Greed' Sees Company Back Out of Bushwick Affordable Housing Deal: Lawsuit

A 34-unit building in Bushwick was meant to be transferred to a non-profit after 15 years. But the company doesn't want to give it up now Bushwick is gentrifying, a lawsuit alleges.

Apr 19, 2021 5:15 PM Read more >

Putting Land in the Hands of Locals, East NY Group Fights for Fairer Future of Housing

The organization hosted a discussion Thursday as part of its CLT 101 series, aiming to educate the community on cooperative economics.

Apr 19, 2021 12:19 PM Read more >

Neighbors Rally in Support of Two Bushwick Families Displaced by Fire, Alleging Landlord Discrimination

Two longstanding Bushwick tenants are accusing their landlord Deodat Rupert Lowtan of years of negligence and discrimination

Apr 16, 2021 2:50 PM Read more >

HUD to Stop Funding BK Affordable Housing Developer Over Discrimination in Crown Heights

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that it will suspend federal affordable housing funds to Carbrook Associates, LP

Apr 15, 2021 12:05 PM Read more >

Brownsville Apartments Start at $362 a Month in Huge Housing Lottery

Apartments are available for families of up to seven people, earning between $14,915 and $118,400 a year.

Apr 14, 2021 10:26 AM Read more >

Secret Society With Underground Railroad Roots Reintroduces Itself in Bed-Stuy

Faced with a declining membership and crumbling clubhouse, the United Order of Tents in Bed-Stuy is allowing a glimpse into its secret society in the hopes its legacy will be preserved

Apr 13, 2021 9:24 AM Read more >

Public Review Process Starts for 14-Story Development Near Bed-Stuy Home Depot

A developer is seeking to rezone the site at Dekalb and Nostrand Avenues to build the mixed used structure

Apr 7, 2021 10:35 AM Read more >

NYC Tenants in COVID Hotspots Four Times More Likely to Face Eviction at End of Moratorium

State records show neighborhoods with large percentages of people of color and essential workers face the highest eviction filing rates

Mar 31, 2021 9:46 AM Read more >

Bushwick Family Residence Recognizes BK Leaders in Womens History Month Celebration

NYPD Assistant Chief Judith R. Harrison and Department of Education Liaison Jeanette Wright were honored by the community for their service

Mar 24, 2021 2:59 PM Read more >