Public Housing

NYCHA Gets A New Watchdog as Outside Oversight Runs into Overtime

Nov. 28, 2023, 4:48 p.m.Nov. 28, 2023, 4:48 p.m.

Guidepost Solutions is out as independent monitor after five years overseeing improvements to dilapidated public housing, to be replaced by Jenner & Block.

An e-bike near the NYCHA building at 334 East 28th Street in Manhattan. July 5, 2022.

Public Safety

NYCHA Moves to Limit E-Bikes After Rescinding Proposed Ban

Nov. 8, 2023, 5:00 a.m.Nov. 8, 2023, 11:04 a.m.

To lower the risk of deadly fires, the public housing authority is offering new rules that would restrict each household to one e-bike and ban repair and charging businesses.

Public Housing

Give NYCHA a Fair Share of Pandemic Rent Aid, City Congressional Reps Plead

Sept. 18, 2023, 1:21 p.m.Sept. 18, 2023, 5:20 p.m.

The Biden istration has so far refused to budge on the public housing authority’s request for American Rescue Plan dollars for tenants who collectively owe a half billion dollars in arrears.

Public Housing

NYCHA Now Needs $78 Billion to Fix Aging Buildings as Costs Surge From 2017 Estimate

July 12, 2023, 3:38 p.m.July 12, 2023, 6:48 p.m.

The housing authority’s own analysis blames the 73% spike on rising construction expenses, accelerating deterioration and new initiatives to abate lead and asbestos.

Public Housing

‘Over Income’ NYCHA Tenants Get Reprieve on Looming Rent Hikes

June 28, 2023, 5:03 a.m.June 27, 2023, 8:07 p.m.

The federal housing agency hit pause on its decision after getting pushback from the nation’s large public housing authorities, of which NYCHA is the biggest.

Public Housing

Feds Keep NYCHA Under Monitor Watchdog for Five More Years

May 24, 2023, 4:37 p.m.May 24, 2023, 8:39 p.m.

NYCHA could have applied in January 2024 to end the deal but would have had to show it’s in compliance on promised building upgrades that are nowhere near complete.

Mayor's Office

House Party: Mayor Turns Gracie Mansion Into Grand Prospect Hall for Weddings

May 1, 2023, 5:00 a.m.April 30, 2023, 5:06 p.m.

Eric Adams has already presided over three weddings at his official residence, saying he wants the ‘people’s house’ to be open to New Yorkers.

Public Housing

NYCHA Rent Bailout Proposed for State Budget, With $466 Million Owed

March 13, 2023, 8:27 p.m.March 13, 2023, 8:33 p.m.

Albany lawmakers look to open the Emergency Rental Assistance Program to public housing statewide, as NYC’s ailing housing authority raids savings and halts repairs.

Public Housing

Promised NYCHA Turnaround Trust Has No Board and Late Start

March 7, 2023, 5:05 a.m.March 7, 2023, 9:29 a.m.

Fund to finance fixes at city Housing Authority falls behind schedule set by now-departed boss Greg Russ. Now what?

The Bronx

Bronx Residents Got Rid of Their Gas Stoves. Their Air Quality Markedly Improved.

Jan. 31, 2023, 11:00 a.m.May 2, 2023, 12:32 p.m.

In a pilot program at NYCHA, households with induction stoves showed a 35% decrease in nitrogen dioxide and a nearly 43% difference in carbon monoxide.

Public Housing

NYCHA Gets A New Watchdog as Outside Oversight Runs into Overtime

NYCHA Moves to Limit E-Bikes After Rescinding Proposed Ban

Give NYCHA a Fair Share of Pandemic Rent Aid, City Congressional Reps Plead

NYCHA Now Needs $78 Billion to Fix Aging Buildings as Costs Surge From 2017 Estimate

‘Over Income’ NYCHA Tenants Get Reprieve on Looming Rent Hikes

Feds Keep NYCHA Under Monitor Watchdog for Five More Years

House Party: Mayor Turns Gracie Mansion Into Grand Prospect Hall for Weddings

NYCHA Rent Bailout Proposed for State Budget, With $466 Million Owed

Promised NYCHA Turnaround Trust Has No Board and Late Start

Bronx Residents Got Rid of Their Gas Stoves. Their Air Quality Markedly Improved.

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