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Historic Black Women's Society Fights for Tax Exemption to Maintain its Bed-Stuy Headquarters

Historic Black Women's Society Fights for Tax Exemption to Maintain its Bed-Stuy Headquarters

The Legal Aid Society is backing The United Order of Tents — which was once a safe haven for people escaping slavery — in its fight for a real property tax exemption.
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AG James and Tenant Protection Task Force Get BK Slumlord to Pay Up

The task force secured rent credits, repairs and safe construction conditions for impacted tenants.
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275 New Affordable Housing Units Open in East New York

275 New Affordable Housing Units Open in East New York

The Chestnut Commons houses 275 affordable apartments and a 34,000-square-foot community center.
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NYCHA to Prepare Brooklyn Public Housing Developments for Winter Heating Season

NYCHA to Prepare Brooklyn Public Housing Developments for Winter Heating Season

Oct. 1, 2022, marked the official first day of winter heating season across New York City, which is in effect until May 31, 2023.
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Six Months in Jail for Flatbush Landlord After Tenant Died in Fire

Six Months in Jail for Flatbush Landlord After Tenant Died in Fire

Evener Leon did not pay building utilities but instead gave tenants space heaters which resulted in a deadly 2019 fire.
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Eric Adams Wants NYCHA Residents to Get Wired

Eric Adams Wants NYCHA Residents to Get Wired

Mayor Eric Adams announces ‘Big Apple Connect’, which will provide free broadband internet and basic cable to over 100 NYCHA Developments.
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NYC Announces 3 New Open Spaces in NYCHA Developments

NYC Announces 3 New Open Spaces in NYCHA Developments

The "Walk to a Park "initiative plans to transform over three acres of open space at six NYCHA developments across three boroughs.
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The Top 10 Things You Should Consider When Pivoting Into Real Estate in Brooklyn

The Top 10 Things You Should Consider When Pivoting Into Real Estate in Brooklyn

Top-selling real estate broker Tricia Lee offers 10 Keys to starting a real estate career In Brooklyn.
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52 Supportive Housing Apartments for Homeless Families Open in Brownsville

52 Supportive Housing Apartments for Homeless Families Open in Brownsville

Formerly homeless families in Brooklyn can live in their own apartments and pay a reduced rent equal to 30 percent of their income
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Brooklyn Protestors Accuse Robert DeFalco Realty of Illegally Denying Their Housing Vouchers

Brooklyn Protestors Accuse Robert DeFalco Realty of Illegally Denying Their Housing Vouchers

Protestors rallied outside the Robert DeFalco Realty Brooklyn office Friday, saying the company illegally denies applicants using housing assistance vouchers.
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