Housing

The city’s buildings department says diesel-powered tower cranes must have fire suppression and detection systems to prevent similar incidents.

Advocates applauded the Council’s override, which comes in the last few weeks of Mayor Eric Adams’ term.

Lawmakers are trying to institute a 15-day response time.

State Sen. Zellnor Myrie introduced a bill that would standardize debt calculations.

Supporters say the measure would help fight hidden housing discrimination.

Section 8 funding has been delayed as a result of the already-concluded shutdown according to the New York city Housing Authority.

An investigation by Gothamist and New York Focus found lenders are using a disputed method of calculating debts in thousands of foreclosures and taking money from hundreds of former homeowners.

Building owners and a libertarian nonprofit are taking aim at rent regulation, with a very specific audience in mind for their latest legal filing.

More than 60% of homebuyers paid for the entire property upfront in the first half of the year.

The project would replace the public housing complex with affordable and market-rate housing. NYCHA said the redevelopment will stay on schedule.