Housing

Report Potholes with NYC311 App

 

See a pothole on an NYC street? It’s now easier than ever to report it. Report potholes with just a few taps on your iPhone or Android smartphone; you can file a pothole service request. The NYC 311 App is free to download and easy to use. It also allows you to report a lost item in a taxi, parking meter issues, request a new City tree, and much more. Download the NYC311 App here: http://on.nyc.gov/GL73rg

Tenants Rights Campaign Against Exploitative Landlords

This post was originally featured on LSNYC’s blog. The Tenant Rights Campaign, a joint initiative of Legal Services NYC and The Legal Aid Society, working in collaboration with New York Communities for Change, launched an anti-displacement initiative in East New York and Brownsville. (Above: Residents of 650 New Jersey Avenue gather before this morning’s press conference). With … Read moreTenants Rights Campaign Against Exploitative Landlords

NYC Rent Freeze Program Update

The NYC Rent Freeze Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities (also known as SCRIE and DRIE) is a great way to help NYC tenants stay in their homes and keep their rent low. It’s been 6 months since the Department of Finance published the NYC Rent Freeze Report, which identifies where potentially eligible people live throughout … Read moreNYC Rent Freeze Program Update

Rights of Tenants in NYC

This information was originally posted on NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Rent regulation laws expired, but State Legislators agree to a five day extension. Here’s what you need to know. The rights of tenants in NYC. A key part of the State’s rent regulation laws were allowed to expire at midnight on June … Read moreRights of Tenants in NYC