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16 hours ago

Federal judge allows parts of discrimination lawsuit against NYC agency to proceed

The lawsuit was filed by Deshanae L. Brown, who alleges she was subjected to discrimination based on her race, sex, and disability, citing violations of federal and state laws including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Law
#affordable-housing
fromKqed
1 day ago
East Bay real estate

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

fromFortune
1 week ago
East Bay real estate

Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a 'Made in USA' law that nobody can figure out how to follow | Fortune

NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
1 hour ago

Brooklyn News: A Brownsville Housing Lottery Launches

Affordable housing lottery in Brownsville offers studio apartments for $940, targeting families earning 40-60% of the Area Median Income.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
1 day ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
fromFortune
1 week ago
East Bay real estate

Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a 'Made in USA' law that nobody can figure out how to follow | Fortune

Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 weeks ago

NYC program freezes rent at affordable rates and stops it from future increases

NYC's Rent Freeze Program freezes rent for elderly and disabled tenants, preventing future increases while the city provides property tax credits to landlords for the difference.
Mission District
from48 hills
1 day ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
#housing
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
15 hours ago

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.
#homelessness
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
New York City
fromPBS News
1 day ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants face challenges identifying landlords due to corporate ownership structures, complicating accountability and enforcement of housing laws.
#housing-market
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

How the ROAD to Housing Act could improve home affordability

COVID-19 and Federal Reserve actions led to a housing market frenzy, but rising mortgage rates and inflation have since decimated affordability.
LA real estate
fromSan Jose Inside
2 days ago

CA Considers New Idea to Boost Factory-built Housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through factory-based building innovations.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Born out of the Civil Rights era, the EEOC pivots toward protecting white people

The EEOC is shifting focus to combat discrimination against all races and sexes, emphasizing legality over diversity initiatives.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
Austin
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

Austin council pushes new zoning laws for missing middle housing

Austin City Council approved land-use changes to accelerate construction of missing-middle housing types, aiming to address housing shortages and slow price growth.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-ed | The Gender-Motivated Violence Act at 26: How New York City finally closed the institutional accountability gap | amNewYork

The Morrison decision left a void for survivors of gender-based violence, as it invalidated the federal Violence Against Women Act's civil remedy provision, eliminating federal civil remedies.
NYC LGBT
#new-york-city
fromSFGATE
22 hours ago
NYC real estate

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

fromAP News
1 day ago
New York City

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
22 hours ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
New York City
fromAP News
1 day ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
New York City
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched hearings for renters to voice complaints directly to housing officials, addressing issues like mold and landlord accountability.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

HUD investigates Washington covenant homeownership program

The Covenant Homeownership Program provides a zero-interest secondary loan to help cover down payments and closing costs, widely viewed as the first explicitly race-conscious housing finance program of its kind.
Washington DC
LA real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 days ago

California bills target condo deposits and defect liability

California lawmakers are considering bills to reduce barriers for condominium construction, addressing deposit limits and construction defect liability.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Swalwell ends Privacy Act case against FHFA, Pulte

Swalwell claimed that Pulte improperly accessed his mortgage records when referring him to the U.S. Department of Justice over allegations of mortgage and tax fraud.
SF politics
SF real estate
fromFortune
6 days ago

The ROAD Act passed by the Senate aims to expand America's housing supply. It's likely to shrink it instead | Fortune

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act aims to limit single-family home rentals to address the housing shortage.
#brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn News: HDFC Co-ops Planned for City-Owned Sites

Lidl grocery store opens in Crown Heights, offering gourmet items at affordable prices, while new affordable co-ops are planned across Brooklyn.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
1 week ago

Brooklyn News: HDFC Co-ops Planned for City-Owned Sites

Lidl grocery store opens in Crown Heights, offering gourmet items at affordable prices, while new affordable co-ops are planned across Brooklyn.
Mission District
fromKqed
5 days ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
NYC real estate
fromWRAL.com
1 day ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants in a Bronx building express grievances about poor living conditions at a city forum aimed at holding landlords accountable.
#federal-housing-reform
California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Congress Advanced Some Major Housing Reforms. Here's How It Could Impact California | KQED

#fair-housing
SF LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California, other states sue to block Trump effort to roll back fair housing protections

California and allied states sued the Trump administration for rolling back fair housing protections for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized groups, arguing the policy is illegal and undermines state civil rights enforcement.
SF LGBT
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California, other states sue to block Trump effort to roll back fair housing protections

California and allied states sued the Trump administration for rolling back fair housing protections for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized groups, arguing the policy is illegal and undermines state civil rights enforcement.
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Did the recent portal deals create a fair housing risk for listings?

Recent real estate deals have created a system that may unintentionally violate fair housing principles by limiting access to listings based on agent networks.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
5 days ago

Where is real estate as Measure ULA battle tees up

The fight over Los Angeles' mansion tax intensifies as potential amendments are debated amidst concerns from various interest groups.
fromGothamist
2 days ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
#housing-affordability
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Policy clash: how two housing policies blend to price out millions

Regulatory overlaps and sequencing of energy-efficiency and housing rules can raise upfront home costs, worsening U.S. housing affordability and excluding millions of buyers.
Real estate
from48 hills
2 months ago

New study shows that deregulation is not the answer to the affordable housing crisis - 48 hills

Economic inequality, not zoning or construction constraints, primarily drives the U.S. housing affordability crisis; deregulation and upzoning alone will not restore affordability.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

The ROAD to Housing Act passed big, here is what it missed

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents bipartisan recognition of a housing affordability crisis impacting the American Dream and political stability.
Boston real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Democrats propose bill targeting corporate housing tax breaks

Democrats introduce legislation to restrict institutional investors and hedge funds from bulk-purchasing single-family homes to address housing affordability crisis and preserve homeownership opportunities.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Here's what will actually move the needle on housing affordability

Housing affordability requires land-use reform and builders must shift focus to market segments where they can control outcomes, as traditional solutions like lower rates, off-site construction, subsidies, and value engineering are individually insufficient.
from48 hills
2 months ago
Real estate

New study shows that deregulation is not the answer to the affordable housing crisis - 48 hills

#housing-legislation
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Trade groups push for changes to ROAD to Housing Act provisions

A bipartisan housing bill combining House and Senate provisions faces concerns from mortgage bankers over provisions that could reduce housing supply and increase lender costs through FHA loan limit decreases and expanded disclosure requirements.
US politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

If the House and Senate Quit Squabbling, We Could Actually Make Housing More Available

The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing legislation in 36 years with bipartisan support, but faces uncertain prospects in the House and potential presidential veto.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Trade groups push for changes to ROAD to Housing Act provisions

A bipartisan housing bill combining House and Senate provisions faces concerns from mortgage bankers over provisions that could reduce housing supply and increase lender costs through FHA loan limit decreases and expanded disclosure requirements.
US politics
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

If the House and Senate Quit Squabbling, We Could Actually Make Housing More Available

The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the largest housing legislation in 36 years with bipartisan support, but faces uncertain prospects in the House and potential presidential veto.
Social justice
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump's HUD Is Pushing Low-Income Tenants Out of Subsidized Housing

A lawsuit by tenants' rights groups forced HUD to delay a policy eliminating eviction protections for 3.8 million low-income renters, with a 60-day public comment period now required.
#fair-housing-act
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

16 attorneys general sue HUD over fair housing guidance

Sixteen state attorneys general sued HUD over September guidance that allegedly pressures FHAP agencies to narrow discrimination standards, threatening decertification and funding loss.
Law
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

16 attorneys general sue HUD over fair housing guidance

Sixteen state attorneys general sued HUD over September guidance that allegedly pressures FHAP agencies to narrow discrimination standards, threatening decertification and funding loss.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

Op-Ed | A six-decade legacy of access and opportunity | amNewYork

SEEK, the nation's first state-funded academic opportunity initiative founded in 1966, has helped over 100,000 students access and complete college degrees through comprehensive support services including tutoring, mentoring, and financial assistance.
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Brooklyn, Queens apartment developers broke disability access laws when building, suit claims | amNewYork

How buildings are designed impacts people's lives every day. If every day you're living in a space where you can't use your home, that gnaws away at you.
NYC real estate
#section-8-housing-vouchers
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
Law

Court ruling on law prohibiting income discrimination against prospective tenants could shut many low-income New Yorkers out of housing, advocates say

Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Court ruling on law prohibiting income discrimination against prospective tenants could shut many low-income New Yorkers out of housing, advocates say

An appeals court struck down a state law prohibiting landlords from discriminating against Section 8 voucher holders, ruling the law violates landlords' Fourth Amendment rights against warrantless property searches required under the federal program.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Section 8 court ruling muddies NYC voucher rules

A New York appellate court ruled the state's Section 8 discrimination ban unconstitutional based on Fourth Amendment property rights, creating legal uncertainty about landlord participation requirements in New York City.
#housing-policy
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

ROAD to Housing Act sparks debate over investor limits, inventory

The Senate approved a bipartisan housing bill that includes provisions to shift corporate-owned properties to individual homeowners through rent-to-own requirements, though critics argue it does not increase overall housing supply.
NYC real estate
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

How to Keep the Suburbs Tenant-Free

The rise of corporate landlords is reshaping suburban housing, increasing rental options but facing potential legislative challenges.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Congress nears a housing deal and the investor fight is inside it

The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act addresses America's housing crisis by streamlining environmental reviews, expanding financing for manufactured housing, and encouraging communities to accelerate production to close a supply shortage of one to seven million homes.
SF politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Sorry, don't buy Senate brief: "The facts: The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" won't work unless amended

Localism and NIMBYism create barriers to affordable housing production, requiring state-level zoning preemption rather than local control to address the nation's housing shortage of 4-7 million homes.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Daily News
6 days ago

New rental buildings in Brooklyn, Queens plagued with accessibility problems: lawsuit

Developers of new rental apartments in NYC face a lawsuit for failing to provide accessibility for wheelchair users.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
11 years ago

Q&A: It's illegal to reject rental applicant just because she has no job

California fair housing laws prohibit landlords from rejecting rental applications based on income source, provided applicants demonstrate financial ability to pay rent.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Senate passes 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

The Senate passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act with overwhelming bipartisan support, combining housing supply and affordability measures, though industry groups seek revisions to BTR disposition rules, FHA loan limits, and delinquency counseling requirements.
#manufactured-housing
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago
Real estate

Can innovation, policy reform redeem manufactured housing's image?

Manufactured housing offers a hidden solution to U.S. housing affordability through low cost, portability, and scalability, but negative stigmas and outdated perceptions prevent significant market adoption despite growing government support.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
US politics

Affordable HOMES Act passes House

Legislation restores HUD's sole authority over manufactured housing energy-efficiency standards to reduce regulatory overlap, lower costs up to $10,000 per unit, and boost supply.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 weeks ago

Can innovation, policy reform redeem manufactured housing's image?

Manufactured housing offers a hidden solution to U.S. housing affordability through low cost, portability, and scalability, but negative stigmas and outdated perceptions prevent significant market adoption despite growing government support.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
2 weeks ago

City Could Take Property From Negligent Landlords

The Third Party Transfer program, paused since 2019 for disproportionately affecting Black and Brown homeowners, may be reformed through the SAFER Act to target only the worst offenders while providing greater protections.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Massachusetts bill would mandate fair housing education for real estate licensees

By increasing transparency, enhancing education requirements and enforcing stronger penalties for violations, we are taking meaningful steps to protect residents across the Commonwealth. The bill is backed by the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR).
Real estate
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

HUD rule could push families with undocumented immigrants out of their homes

HUD proposes banning families with any undocumented member from federally subsidized housing and requiring tenant referrals to USCIS, risking widespread evictions.
NYC real estate
fromCbsnews
4 weeks ago

New York law banning Section 8 housing discrimination struck down

A New York State appeals court ruled that a state law banning Section 8 discrimination violates the Fourth Amendment, claiming it forces landlords to consent to governmental property searches.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Almost half of French real estate agents enable racism, study shows

"The survey "highlights a worrying persistence of discriminatory practices that are nevertheless prohibited under criminal law", SOS Racisme stated in a press release. Equality Minister Aurore Berge, reacting to the results, told Le Parisien that "the SOS Racisme report shows there is still a long way to go" and reiterated that "discrimination is illegal". Berge announced the introduction of mandatory discrimination training for all real estate agents. Training is currently only compulsory for professional license holders - less than half of all agents."
France news
NYC real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
10 years ago

Landlord's limit on number of occupants may be fair housing violation

Landlords cannot impose unreasonably restrictive occupancy limits, as this may violate fair housing laws by discriminating against families with children.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

How design of public housing can lift future prospects of children - Harvard Gazette

Revitalizing public housing into mixed-income developments raised children’s adult earnings, college attendance, and reduced male incarceration despite no adult income gains.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Los Angeles Anti-Housing Law Push Escalates as Metro Board Seeks SB 79 Exemption - Streetsblog California

Los Angeles Metro is pushing to exempt L.A. County from SB 79, intensifying a fight over upzoning and transit-oriented housing near transit.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

New research examines long-term effects of federal housing program from the '90s

Children raised in revitalized, mixed-income neighborhoods experienced substantial long-term benefits, including higher college attendance and reduced incarceration.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

With New Laws In Place, Lawmakers Look At Solutions For Housing Shortage | KQED

Federal immigration arrests in San Diego and Imperial counties surged nearly 1,500% May–October year-over-year, prompting local concern and surpassing Los Angeles arrests by September.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

How MLK's Fight for Homeownership Equality Changed My Life

During the Civil Rights Movement, the Chicago Freedom Movement took place from 1965 to 1967. Dr. King co-led this campaign with local activists to confront racial discrimination, segregation, and housing inequities in one of America's largest cities. Unlike the Jim Crow laws of the South, segregation in Chicago was often enforced through policy, lending practices and real estate discrimination rather than explicit laws.
Social justice
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Opinion | In a housing crisis, New Yorkers deserve clear Co-op application rules amNewYork

Co-op purchase processes need clear, enforceable timelines and transparency to protect buyers, sellers, buildings, and prevent unequal treatment in a housing crisis.
#voter-privacy
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Federal policy shifts drive new housing compliance challenges

APOR is baked into not only Dodd-Frank as a safe harbor against litigation which many lenders want to comply with and use for their business and pricing and risk but also there are a litany of 40 other statutes that are tied to APOR as it's described in Dodd Frank, over 27 states. Lenders frequently move ahead of formal rulemaking, Dunn added. You don't have to wait for the regulation to comply either, she said.
Real estate
Real estate
fromBoston Condos For Sale Ford Realty
1 month ago

U.S. House Votes To Pass Housing For The 21st Century Act Boston Condos For Sale Ford Realty

MLS Property Information Network supplies compiled property listing data and images from third parties for consumers' personal, noncommercial use and disclaims all accuracy warranties.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

BPC Action presses Congress to advance bipartisan housing bills

The legislation focuses on reducing regulatory and procedural barriers to housing development, aiming to accelerate the construction of both market-rate and affordable housing nationwide. The Housing for the 21st Century Act is the House counterpart to the ROAD to Housing Act. The bill seeks to accelerate housing development by encouraging zoning reforms, supporting accessory dwelling units and small multifamily projects, and lowering costs tied to permitting and design. It also includes grants for preapproved building plans intended to shorten approval timelines.
Real estate
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

HUD orders housing agencies to verify tenant eligibility

HUD and DHS will audit federally assisted housing, verify tenant eligibility, require corrective action within 30 days, and seek recovery for ineligible or deceased tenants.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'Nightmare trying to find a place': New campaign seeks to end pet discrimination in Mass. rentals

Pet-inclusive housing advocacy aims to reduce rental barriers and prevent pet surrender by promoting policies that require more pet-friendly rental options in Massachusetts.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

NAR prioritizes housing affordability in 2026 advocacy, legislative goals

including seeing membership of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, a bipartisan group working to tackle housing supply and affordability, grow to 100 members; having over 1000 grants, programs and initiatives funded to advance pro-housing policies and elect legislators focused on housing at the state and local level; defeating 11 harmful tax proposals over the past decade, which NAR said prevented $1.3 trillion in new taxes on real estate;
Real estate
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

U.S. House votes to to pass Housing for the 21st Century Act

The HOME Reform Act reduces duplicative reviews, exempts small and infill affordable projects from NEPA, and modernizes federal oversight to speed affordable and manufactured housing.
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