The Crisis in New York City’s Project-Based Rental Assistance Program
Hundreds of privately-run buildings across New York City collect federal subsidies under Project-Based Rental Assistance, which helps low-income tenants afford housing. But residents & advocates say the program, which helps some 100,000 New Yorkers pay their rent, has major flaws.
City Limits' investigation reviewed audits for over 400 PBRA buildings around the city, and found that paperwork errors on the part of property managers are shockingly common—and can result in residents losing their subsidies, or even facing evicted.
Mayor Eric Adams’ administration announced two new development projects on city-owned sites, highlighting a recent trend in activating vacant and underutilized public land for housing.
‘No Heat’ Complaints in NYC Apartments Hit New Highs Last Year. Here’s How to Get Help
During the most recent fiscal year, more New Yorkers reported not having heat in their apartments than any time on record. Here’s how to get help if your landlord won’t turn up the thermostat this “heat season,” which kicks off Oct. 1.
What the Federal Govt. Shutdown Means for Your Voucher & Benefits
In spite of the shutdown, tenants in federally subsidized housing programs like Sections 8 will continue to receive those benefits, at least through October, according to legal experts.
Noticias, reportajes, investigaciones, y recursos para las comunidad hispanohablante.
¿Qué significa para los neoyorquinos la nueva política de inglés exclusivamente del HUD?
Los neoyorquinos hablan más de 800 idiomas y más de 350.000 hogares de la ciudad participan en los programas del HUD. Sin embargo, los defensores afirman que muchos inquilinos locales no se verán muy afectados por el cambio, ya que las agencias municipales y estatales que administran los programas del HUD cuentan con sólidas opciones en distintos idiomas.
PODCAST: ¿Cómo la visa para trabajadores agrícolas H-2A puede convertirse en una pesadilla para algunos?
Muchos trabajadores con visas H-2A cayeron en una trampa que, años después, se convertiría en parte de una de las operaciones de tráfico más grandes en el país.
