Housing
Emergency Rental Assistance Program: How to Apply
Every tenant in NY, regardless of immigration status, can apply for the state's Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) starting Tuesday, June 1st. The program will provide rent relief of up to 12 months of past due rent, and up to 3 additional months of assistance to New Yorkers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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AAFE, a Nonprofit and One of Chinatown’s Largest Landlords, Has a Troubling Record
By Sarah Ngu Housing Primary category in which blog post is published
COVID-19 is Creating More Homeless Undocumented Immigrants in New York
By Rebecca Chowdhury Housing Primary category in which blog post is published
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
Eviction Moratorium Still on, While Some Executive Orders Are Expiring. New Ones Are Being Issued.
The eviction moratorium is still on, but some rules in New York changed, spurring confusion for tenants and landlords. What you need to know:
Landlords Are Threatening Renters, Despite the Eviction Moratoriums
Renters affected by the economic downturn say they received threatening documents and had their rents raised
New York Latinos Were Hit Hardest by the Pandemic. Why?
Crowded homes, food insecurity, lack of access to healthcare and public assistance, and working in bludgeoned job sectors have made it more difficult for Latinx New Yorkers to weather the crisis.
How to apply for the COVID Rental Relief Program
The New York State Assembly approved this program to help families who are having trouble paying rent due to the pandemic. Users of our WhatsApp community asked us about the process, which is quite complicated. So here we try to explain it.
