Report: New Mayor Should Stop Re-Housing the Homeless Some mayoral candidates want to restore programs that place homeless families in regular housing. But one think-tank believes those programs drive shelter demand. By Diane Jeantet Homeless numbers have reached historic levels, shelters … Continue reading →
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in a case challenging the Federal government’s regulation of the price of raisins as a takings did not establish any constitutional principles, but may make it easier to bring takings cases in the future by … Continue reading →
Rent Guidelines Board Blog
By Stephen Jacob Smith Public Advocate and mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio is not happy that the Rent Guidelines Board, which decides rules on allowable rent hikes for stabilized apartments each year, has, citing poor attendance, stopped holding meetings outside of … Continue reading →
NYC Buildings has posted updated information on post- Hurricane Sandy repairs in relation to elevators, boilers and fee-exempt work. The information can be found at the following links: Elevators Boilers Fee-Exempt Work