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Spur for affordable housing, derided as welfare for developers, appears doomed.
The greening of the electric grid will help boards cut carbon emissions.
Lawmakers Want to Punt on the Fate of the 421-a Tax Break
March 30, 2022
State legislators want to delay decision on updating tax break set to expire in June.
Affordable Co-ops and Condos Could Be Coming to New York
January 24, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed new tax breaks for affordable housing.
Skeptic Says Good Cause Eviction Bill Needs to Be Rewritten
Written by Bill Morris on January 20, 2022
Alexander Lycoyannis of Rosenberg & Estis testified against controversial bill.
Co-ops Will Be Untouched by the “Good Cause Eviction” Bill
Written by Bill Morris on January 10, 2022
Public hearing yields a promise from sponsors that co-ops will be exempt.
New Law Raises Bar for Opting Out of Mitchell-Lama Program
Written by Bill Morris on January 07, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul signs bill designed to preserve affordable housing.
Help Is Here for Struggling Co-op and Condo Residents
January 05, 2022
The state's Homeowner Assistance Fund is open for business.
Co-ops and Condos Must Require Masks or Vaccination in Common Areas
Written by Bill Morris on December 14, 2021
Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued a sweeping mandate as COVID-19 cases surge.
Co-op and Condo Residents Need to Act Fast on Pandemic Relief Funds
Written by Bill Morris on December 09, 2021
Competition will be fierce for $539 million in aid to struggling homeowners.
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