David Brand

Workers go on strike at NYC's iconic Strand Books, ask owners to pay more than minimum wage

The City Council approved a plan that could fuel the construction of 80,000 new homes across the five boroughs.

Here's what NYC developers could actually build through Mayor Adams' new housing plan

Since the start of 2023, New Yorkers have filed nearly 5,000 separate complaints with state Attorney General Letitia James accusing their landlords of illegally keeping their security deposits, an office spokesperson told Gothamist.

A developer with a hefty tax break from the city opted to turn about three-quarters of the apartments at a new Bronx building into temporary shelter space.

Tenants in 46 apartments were forced to stay in city-run shelters until the building was deemed safe to re-enter.

Critics say that means less incentive to build new homes and improve transit in the outer boroughs.

The last-minute deal includes funding for sewers, streets and open spaces, along with additional staffing at housing agencies, sources said.

Find out when this law is supposed to take effect, and what it means for NYC.

City Council legislation would let some homeowners turn their units into short-term rentals without requiring them to be present for guest stays.