Kevin Shin

NYC Pensions Makes Fiscal Move To Protect Affordable Housing

The New York City Pension Funds agreed Thursday to abandon investments deemed to negatively impact affordable housing, according to a press release from City Comptroller William C.

By Kevin Shin | Feb 29 03:17 am ET

High Rise Condos Divide West Harlem Residents

A new development rising into the West Harlem skyline is also raising the tempers of surrounding residents.

By Kevin Shin | Feb 18 03:03 am ET

Legislation to Fine Housing Speculators

With a new initiative against needlessly vacant properties, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer is leading an effort to fight housing shortages in upper Manhattan.

By Kevin Shin | Feb 7 02:02 am ET

'Loophole' Said to Give Landlords Unfair Advantage

The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal is considering closing a legal loophole that allows some landlords to sidestep rent regulations in the case of “unique or peculiar circu

By Kevin Shin | Oct 29 04:50 am ET

West Side Tenants Seek to Organize at Conference

The Housing Conservation Coordinators held its 3rd Annual West Side Tenants’ Conference last Saturday, attracting hundreds of low-income city tenants to Fordham University at Lincoln Center where t

By Kevin Shin | Oct 15 03:37 am ET

Tensions Mount as Evictions Go Forward at 3333 Broadway

This year has proven one of the most turbulent for many tenants living in 3333 Broadway, a 35-story apartment complex located between 134th and 135th streets.

By Kevin Shin | May 7 12:00 am ET

Bill Would Prohibit Income Discrimination

A new bill that would amend city administrative codes to prohibit landlords from discriminating against tenants based on source of income is soon expected to pass in the City Council.

By Kevin Shin | Apr 20 12:00 am ET

Bill May Fine Businesses With A/C For Keeping Doors Open

A bill that would fine city business owners $200 for leaving their windows or doors open while air-conditioning systems are running is being discussed in the City Council.

By Kevin Shin | Apr 4 12:00 am ET

Bill in Congress Would Bring Cash to M'Ville Houses

New legislation to help resolve the lack of funding for New York City public housing projects is currently under review in Congress.

By Kevin Shin | Mar 30 12:00 am ET

Landlords Attempt to Evict Tenants, Create Private Home

Alumni Karl Ward and Namrata Tripathi, both CC '01, headlined a benefit concert for the tenants of 47 E. 3rd St. at the Bowery Poetry Club in the East Village Saturday night.

By Kevin Shin | Mar 26 12:00 am ET

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