Working Families

Behind the scenes look at the politicking that led to the rent reform bill getting introduced this year. Who is lobbying? Who is being lobbied? This is the primer on the current state of this issue.

An explanation of the legal status of rent control and vacancy decontrol. Essential reading.

Friday’s New York Times details the Real Estate industry – normally Republican allies – campaign contributions to State Senate Democrats. They’re hoping to prevent or water down affordable housing legislation if the Democrats take back the Albany this…