Housing
Hurricane Ida Victims are Facing Eviction Again
“Why do they want to put us in a shelter? We are not homeless,” said one resident of their temporary housing.
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Renters of Basement Apartments Fear Claiming Hurricane Ida Aid
By Rebecca Chowdhury Housing Primary category in which blog post is published
Evicted at 62: Crowd Supports Elder Tenant Against One of Chinatown’s Largest Landlords
By Rommel H. Ojeda Housing Primary category in which blog post is published
Glitches and Problems Leave New York Immigrants Out of COVID Rental Assistance
By Amir Khafagy Housing Primary category in which blog post is published
Emergency Rental Assistance Program: How to Apply
By Rommel H. Ojeda Housing Primary category in which blog post is published
What Happens If a Landlord Is Threatening With Evictions and Calling ICE?
If a landlord is threatening you with ICE, you have protection no matter what your immigration status is. However, you need to fill a form and know where to go if this happens to you
New York Eviction Moratorium Pause Ended. Here’s What to Do Now
When the state Legislature passed the Emergency Eviction Act at the end of last year, nearly all eviction proceedings were paused for 60 days. That pause ends on Friday, Feb. 26.
Resources for Homeowners and Small Landlords in New York
New York’s eviction and foreclosure moratorium doesn’t cancel rent or mortgages, and it doesn’t offer direct financial relief to homeowners or renters. Here are some options
How New York’s New Eviction Moratorium Works
New York State implemented a new eviction moratorium with some differences from the ones in the past. Here we explain how to proceed
Extended Rent Relief for New York Tenants and Immigrants
New York State extended its Rent Relief Program because the original requirements were too narrow. Now more people can get the benefit
First Tenant Evicted in NYC since the Pandemic Started.
After reports of a tenant evicted by Marshals, here’s how that happened during the eviction moratorium and what that means for renters.
Immigrants Left Out of COVID-19 Emergency Rent Relief
After four months, over half of all reviewed applications to New York's State Rent Relief Program have been denied and at least 60% of the money hasn't been distributed.
Why Many Tenants Got Shut Out of State Rent Relief Program
As New York State tried to provide rent relief to struggling tenants, data shows that only 16% of applicants were accepted in the program
