Resurrected Tax Break Will Help Landlords Comply with Building Emissions Law, Officials Say

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Resurrected Tax Break Will Help Landlords Comply with Building Emissions Law, Officials Say

By Mariana Simões, CITY LIMITS A new version of the heavily criticized expired J-51 property tax incentive is back. Advocates argue it will encourage landlords to renovate apartments and will help them afford the upgrades needed to comply with the building emissions law, Local Law 97. The boiler room at a co-op building in Queens. Officials […]

Mayor Eric Adams and Elected Officials Have Failed NYCHA Residents – Is It Time to Fire Them?

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Mayor Eric Adams and Elected Officials Have Failed NYCHA Residents – Is It Time to Fire Them?

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial credit: a katz / shutterstock.com  This analysis explores critical topics affecting NYCHA housing and its residents. It begins by distinguishing between two federal housing programs—Section 8 and Section 9 (traditional public housing)—before diving into actionable guidance for residents. 1.Introduction The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) stands as the […]