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Owners should prepare for another increase in water and sewer charges, although the proposed hike for Fiscal Year 2026 is smaller than in recent years. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has put forward a 3.7 percent increase, which, if approved by the NYC Water Board, would go into effect on July 1, 2025.

The case may serve as a precedent for future enforcement. 

New recommendations focus on ways to address the needs of tenants living in buildings with the most chronic and severe heat issues. These options include using the 7A program, relaunching the Neighborhood Pillars program, and passing Intro. 1063-2024 of the Housing Rescue and Resident Protection Act.

Three other high-ranking officials in Mayor Adams’ administration also resigned, increasing uncertainty over the city’s housing policies.

Hochul spots the loophole in state housing law that leaves rent-stabilized tenants without the same protections as other renters when it comes to the return of security deposits.

This year’s worst landlord has had an average of 1,804 open housing violations.

Outdoor hubs look to be a practical alternative to indoor charging.

Property management firm repeatedly violated local laws related to lead paint, pests, and mold.

Manhattan Community District 9 will be the first district where 100% of trash is off the street.