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HOUSING & REAL ESTATE

Reporting on the real estate forces reshaping Brooklyn and the wider New York area, with a focus on affordability, landlord-tenant disputes, and development battles.

Modern architectural facade and high-rise commercial structures on Manhattan West Side.

REAL ESTATE

Hudson Yards Phase 2 Commercial Expansion Secures Key Manhattan Zoning Approvals

Manhattan planning officials granted zoning approvals for the second phase of Hudson Yards, clearing the path for new commercial towers, public plaza space, and transit improvements.

September 1, 2026Read Report

New apartment towers under construction along western Queens transit routes.

HOUSING

Queens District 2 Rezoning Framework Mandates 30 Percent Permanent Affordable Housing

City officials finalized land-use guidelines for western Queens, enforcing Mandatory Inclusionary Housing standards across all newly approved residential developments.

August 29, 2026Read Report

The Housing Balance

We cover rent stabilization, the housing court backlog, NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) oversight, and environmental zoning challenges directly impacting tenants and local owners.