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Poor conditions in apartments across the city lead to unhealthy tenants. A coalition of housing and health advocates have started a program to send health-care providers to tenants to treat housing-related illness.
Recent Housing Articles from the Gotham Gazette:
Stopping Apartments From Making Tenants Sick
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Links in the News ...
- Push to Avert Foreclosures Hits Court Logjam (NY Times)
- Chairman Applies Jolt to Housing Authority (NY Times)
- Fewest New Manhattan Rentals Coming Available in at Least Seven Years (Wall Street Journal)
- Housing Groups Warn Homeowners Still Struggling (WNYC)
- Older Shelter Residents Increased by 55 Percent in Last Ten Years (Daily News)
- Homeless Solution in Vacant Apartments and Lots, Reports Says (WNYC)
Researching Housing ...
The Rental Vacancy Rate
The citywide rental vacancy rate was 3.12 percent between February and May last year, according to the initial results of the 2011 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey, based on a sample drawn from the 2010 decennial census. Total housing stock rose to more than 3.35 million units – the largest in the 46-year period since the first survey was conducted in 1965. Every survey since then has found the rental vacancy rate to be below five percent. (February 13, 2012)
Vouchers and Crime
No evidence exists to link an increase in the number of housing vouchers in a an area with a rise in crime, according to a new study by NYU's Furman Center. The paper looked at 10 major U.S. cities, including New York, controlling for other factors the neighborhoods. While crime does tend to be higher in neighborhoods were many low-income people with the vouchers live, the study concluded this was not the fault of the voucher holders but rather because "voucher holders tend to move into neighborhoods where crime rates are increasing." (November 4, 2011)
Local Investment by Banks Declines
In spite of a $38 billion increase in local deposits at the city's 20 largest banks over the past two years, reinvestment in the city's communities by those banks declined by $4.4 billion according to this new report by the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development. (September 29, 2011)
Subsidized Housing in New York
More than 171,000 households in the city benefits from a city, state or federal housing subsidy. In most cases, the government in question pays a private developer who must provide moderately priced homes in return for the money. The Furman Center at NYU has pulled together information on these apartments to create the Subsidized Housing Information Project, or SHIP, an interactive database containing information on nearly 235,000 units of privately owned subsidized rental housing in the city. The search tool is available here. In conjunction with the report, the center has released the State of New York City’s Subsidized Housing, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the properties in the database. (September 12, 2011)
Housing Update
A quarterly report by the Furman Center For Real Estate and Urban Policy finds that while house sales declined by 20 percent from the first to second quarter of the year--home construction is starting to return to the city. (August 19, 2011)
The citywide rental vacancy rate was 3.12 percent between February and May last year, according to the initial results of the 2011 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey, based on a sample drawn from the 2010 decennial census. Total housing stock rose to more than 3.35 million units – the largest in the 46-year period since the first survey was conducted in 1965. Every survey since then has found the rental vacancy rate to be below five percent. (February 13, 2012)
Vouchers and Crime
No evidence exists to link an increase in the number of housing vouchers in a an area with a rise in crime, according to a new study by NYU's Furman Center. The paper looked at 10 major U.S. cities, including New York, controlling for other factors the neighborhoods. While crime does tend to be higher in neighborhoods were many low-income people with the vouchers live, the study concluded this was not the fault of the voucher holders but rather because "voucher holders tend to move into neighborhoods where crime rates are increasing." (November 4, 2011)
Local Investment by Banks Declines
In spite of a $38 billion increase in local deposits at the city's 20 largest banks over the past two years, reinvestment in the city's communities by those banks declined by $4.4 billion according to this new report by the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development. (September 29, 2011)
Subsidized Housing in New York
More than 171,000 households in the city benefits from a city, state or federal housing subsidy. In most cases, the government in question pays a private developer who must provide moderately priced homes in return for the money. The Furman Center at NYU has pulled together information on these apartments to create the Subsidized Housing Information Project, or SHIP, an interactive database containing information on nearly 235,000 units of privately owned subsidized rental housing in the city. The search tool is available here. In conjunction with the report, the center has released the State of New York City’s Subsidized Housing, which provides a comprehensive analysis of the properties in the database. (September 12, 2011)
Housing Update
A quarterly report by the Furman Center For Real Estate and Urban Policy finds that while house sales declined by 20 percent from the first to second quarter of the year--home construction is starting to return to the city. (August 19, 2011)
New York City's Housing and Vacancy Survey
Every three years the US Census Bureau provides New York City with a census-type survey of the city's households. Mandated by the rent regulation law, it contains much that is of interest to those concerned with social and economic change at the borough and neighborhood level. A compact disc containing the microdata files for the 1991, 1993 and 1996 surveys can be purchased from the Census Bureau. The 1999, 2002, and 2005 survey tables and data are available for download.
NYC Housing Authority
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low- and moderate-income residents throughout the five boroughs. NYCHA also administers a citywide Section 8 Leased Housing Program in rental apartments. NYCHA administers both public housing and the Department of Buildings.
Mr. Landlord
The Internet Resource for Landlords and Landladies. This comprehensive site offers a wealth of resources and free advice on do-it-yourself rental property management. Visitors can find help with setting up a webpage for their own rental ads or locating sample rent agreement forms. Its services also include a Q&A interactive discussion among fellow landlords; tax, mortgage and rent calculators; and a free weekly e-newsletter on management techniques.
Tenants & Neighbors
Tenants & Neighbors is a 30-year old organization of tenants, tenant associations, and other organizations that fight for tenants' rights and affordable housing for all people. We work in rent controlled, rent stabilized, Mitchell-Lama, federal Section 8, and public housing throughout the state. Our power and effectiveness comes from over 18,000 members.
Tenant Net
A comprehensive online resource for tenants. Info on tenants' rights, tips on organizing, and updates on goings-on at Housing Court, the City Council, and the Rent Guidelines Board.
Every three years the US Census Bureau provides New York City with a census-type survey of the city's households. Mandated by the rent regulation law, it contains much that is of interest to those concerned with social and economic change at the borough and neighborhood level. A compact disc containing the microdata files for the 1991, 1993 and 1996 surveys can be purchased from the Census Bureau. The 1999, 2002, and 2005 survey tables and data are available for download.
NYC Housing Authority
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) provides decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for low- and moderate-income residents throughout the five boroughs. NYCHA also administers a citywide Section 8 Leased Housing Program in rental apartments. NYCHA administers both public housing and the Department of Buildings.
Mr. Landlord
The Internet Resource for Landlords and Landladies. This comprehensive site offers a wealth of resources and free advice on do-it-yourself rental property management. Visitors can find help with setting up a webpage for their own rental ads or locating sample rent agreement forms. Its services also include a Q&A interactive discussion among fellow landlords; tax, mortgage and rent calculators; and a free weekly e-newsletter on management techniques.
Tenants & Neighbors
Tenants & Neighbors is a 30-year old organization of tenants, tenant associations, and other organizations that fight for tenants' rights and affordable housing for all people. We work in rent controlled, rent stabilized, Mitchell-Lama, federal Section 8, and public housing throughout the state. Our power and effectiveness comes from over 18,000 members.
Tenant Net
A comprehensive online resource for tenants. Info on tenants' rights, tips on organizing, and updates on goings-on at Housing Court, the City Council, and the Rent Guidelines Board.
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