On Thursday, July 23, the West Harlem Community Preservation Organization, several community members, and three local elected officials — New York State Senator Cordell Cleare, New York State Assembly Members Al Taylor and Jordan Wright — filed a lawsuit to preserve the healthcare services our community relies on at 1727 Amsterdam Avenue. Those services include
New York City landlords are challenging the City’s first two-year rent freeze for regulated apartments, arguing the decision could make it harder for owners to maintain buildings as costs continue to rise. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday by a group of small property owners, targets the Rent Guidelines Board’s June decision to keep rents unchanged for
Despite the approval of the redevelopment plan for 1727 Amsterdam Avenue, many Harlem residents believe the conversation is far from over.The project, approved by New York City earlier this year, would replace the former Heritage Health Care Center with approximately 200 units of affordable and supportive housing. City officials and project sponsors have presented the
Recent headlines caused concern among homeowners, real estate professionals, and prospective buyers when reports emerged that New York lawmakers were considering a new tax on homes purchased entirely in cash for $1 million or more. The proposal generated significant attention, particularly in New York City, where cash purchases are common in the luxury real estate