6 Months of the FARE Act: No Rent Apocalypse, a Few Fines, No Illegal Broker Fees Refunded
Not a single New Yorker has had a broker fee refunded so far.
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The FARE Act Doomsaying Hasn't Come to Pass—But NYC Real Estate Brokers Are Still Playing Games
One month after the bill that banned forced broker fees took effect, renters are still navigating a housing market rife with confusion and trickery.
Even Steve Croman's Dad Thinks He's a 'Fraudster'
The notorious New York City landlord is being sued by his 87-year-old father for "rampant fraudulent mismanagement" of their properties.
Randy Mastro Saves Elizabeth Street Garden, Kills Senior Housing
"This is just a really shameful statement of values," Open New York Executive Director Annemarie Gray told Hell Gate.
Elizabeth Street Garden vs. Senior Housing: What Do Lower East Side Seniors Think?
"Put this in your newspaper: People need a roof over their heads more than a garden."
Ding, Dong, the Forced Broker Fee Is Dead: Now What?
How will the FARE Act affect renting in NYC? We answer your burning questions.
A Crown Heights Building's Rat Infestation Gets a Livestream
Tenants of the Jewish Hospital complex in Crown Heights say the rat problem has gotten out of control, and one resident has even set up a livestream.
Inside the Battle to Save One of the Last SROs in the East Village
Tenants say their landlord has been harassing them to move out of their cheap housing. He says he's just following City orders.
Does the Good Cause Eviction Law Apply to Your Apartment? Use This Tool to Find Out
One year after the law's passage, many tenants and their attorneys are confused about its application. A new online tool is designed to help.
Renters Are Struggling and Landlords Are Not, Finds Board That Keeps Jacking Rents
The Rent Guidelines Board will hold a preliminary vote on whether to increase the rent at the end of this month.
These NYC Tenants Fought Their Landlord—Now They Might Own Their Building
It's the first time the city has removed a landlord in seven years.
Governor Hochul Backs City Councilmember's Quest to Kill Bogus Broker Fees
It's looking likely that the FARE Act will go into effect in June.