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City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 1h

“It is far too difficult to get a street tree planted in the five boroughs. The Urban Forest Plan must reverse this paradigm; if the goal of growing the city’s tree canopy to 30% coverage is as worthy as we say it is, let’s pull out the stops.” citylimits.org/opinion-flip...

Opinion: Flip the Script With NYC’s New Urban Forest Plan - City Limits

"It is far too difficult to get a street tree planted in the five boroughs. The Urban Forest Plan must reverse this paradigm; if the goal of growing the city’s tree canopy to 30 percent coverage is as...

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 2h

For the first time, housing code violations issued by the city at NYCHA properties are now publicly available—giving public housing residents information about their buildings that tenants in privately-owned properties have long had access to. citylimits.org/city-issued-...

City-Issued Violations at NYCHA Developments Are Now Public, Following Legal Settlement - City Limits

NYCHA residents can now look up housing code violations for their buildings online, something tenants in privately-owned properties have long been able to do.

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 16h

NYCHA residents can now look up housing code violations for their buildings online, something tenants in privately-owned properties have long been able to do. citylimits.org/city-issued-...

City-Issued Violations at NYCHA Developments Are Now Public, Following Legal Settlement - City Limits

NYCHA residents can now look up housing code violations for their buildings online, something tenants in privately-owned properties have long been able to do.

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 1d

Last year, in a network of 9,000 school bus routes braiding city streets, there were 80,000 delays. In the first weeks of the 2025-2026 school year, there have been 4,476 no-shows and 8,068 reported delays & breakdowns as of last week.
citylimits.org/a-new-school...

A New School Year is Here—And So Are School Bus Delays - City Limits

150,000 New York City children ride buses to school, including around 66,000 students with disabilities and students living in the shelter system.

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 1d

Each Monday, City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. citylimits.org/nyc-housing-...

NYC Housing Calendar, Oct. 6-13 - City Limits

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 2d

Approximately 150,000 New York City children ride buses to school, including around 66,000 students with disabilities and students living the shelter system. When there’s a problem with bus service, these groups are usually the ones who suffer most. citylimits.org/a-new-school...

A New School Year is Here—And So Are School Bus Delays - City Limits

150,000 New York City children ride buses to school, including around 66,000 students with disabilities and students living in the shelter system.

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 4d

Rent increases for stabilized units took effect this week. Tenants and mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani rallied to protest the change, which they hope will be the last for four years. Read more, and see what else housing-related is happening in NYC: citylimits.org/tenants-prot...

Tenants Protest Final Rent Hike Under Eric Adams, and What Else Happened this Week in Housing - City Limits

Rent increases on stabilized units took effect this week. Tenants and mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani rallied to protest the change, which they hope will be the last for four years.

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 5d

At the heart of the issue, advocates and tenants say, is a lack of clear accountability, with many layers of bureaucracy at play: contractors, state, and federal agencies often pass the buck on who should enforce the rules:
citylimits.org/the-accounta...

The Accountability Crisis in New York’s Project Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits

Tenants living in federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are given the runaround when they complain about their rent and repairs. Contractors, state, and federal agencies pass the buck...

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 5d

These buildings are also aging: there’s an open code violation for every fourth PBRA unit, and one-quarter of the city’s PBRA properties had a life threatening health and safety deficiency noted. Tenants say they have little recourse to get repairs: citylimits.org/the-repairs-...

The Repairs Crisis in NYC's Project Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits

Private managers of some federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are failing to remedy health and safety issues in their buildings. Many tenants are scared to speak up, afraid they'll l...

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 5d

City Limits' investigation reviewed audits for over 400 PBRA buildings around the city, and found that paperwork errors on the part of property managers are shockingly common—and can result in residents losing their subsidies, or even facing evicted: citylimits.org/the-complian...

The Compliance Crisis in New York City's Project-Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits

Private managers of federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are systematically failing to properly screen tenants in the program, resulting in rent miscalculations and eviction filings,...

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 5d

Hundreds of privately-run buildings across NYC collect federal subsidies under Project-Based Rental Assistance, which helps low-income tenants afford housing. But residents & advocates say the program has major flaws; @patrickspauster investigated: (1/4)👇

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 5d

“Blocking the box is more than a driver etiquette issue. It strangles public transit, delays emergency vehicles, worsens air quality, and reduces pedestrian safety.” citylimits.org/opinion-why-...

Opinion: Why NYC Should Enforce 'Don't Block the Box'—With Cameras - City Limits

“Blocking the box is more than a driver etiquette issue. It strangles public transit, delays emergency vehicles, worsens air quality, and reduces pedestrian safety.”

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 6d

Tenants living in federally subsidized housing are often given the runaround on rent or repair problems, as contractors, state, and federal agencies pass the buck on who is responsible for enforcing the rules. citylimits.org/the-accounta...

The Accountability Crisis in New York’s Project Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits

Tenants living in federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are given the runaround when they complain about their rent and repairs. Contractors, state, and federal agencies pass the buck...

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 6d

The city responded to a record 161,773 heat and hot water problems in the year that ended last June. Complaints were concentrated in Harlem, The Bronx, and Central Brooklyn, a City Limits analysis found. citylimits.org/no-heat-comp...

'No Heat' Complaints in NYC Apartments Hit New Highs Last Year. Here's How to Get Help - City Limits

During the most recent fiscal year, more New Yorkers reported not having heat in their apartments than any time on record. Here’s how to get help if your landlord won’t turn up the thermostat this "he...

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 6d

During the most recent fiscal year, more New Yorkers reported not having heat in their apartments than any time on record. Here’s how to get help if your landlord won’t turn up the thermostat this “heat season,” which kicks off today, Oct. 1. citylimits.org/no-heat-comp...

'No Heat' Complaints in NYC Apartments Hit New Highs Last Year. Here's How to Get Help - City Limits

During the most recent fiscal year, more New Yorkers reported not having heat in their apartments than any time on record. Here’s how to get help if your landlord won’t turn up the thermostat this "he...

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 7d

“We want to make clear: despite the federal shutdown, New Yorkers will still receive their benefits, and applications for new benefits are still being accepted,” said Adriene Holder, chief attorney of the civil practice at @legalaidnyc.bsky.social. citylimits.org/what-the-fed...

What the Federal Govt. Shutdown Means for Your Voucher & Benefits - City Limits

In spite of the shutdown, tenants in federally subsidized housing programs like Sections 8 will continue to receive those benefits, at least through October, according to legal experts.

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 7d

Private managers of some federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are failing to remedy health and safety issues in their buildings. Many tenants are scared to speak up, afraid they’ll lose their subsidy. citylimits.org/the-repairs-...

The Repairs Crisis in NYC's Project Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits

Private managers of some federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are failing to remedy health and safety issues in their buildings. Many tenants are scared to speak up, afraid they'll l...

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 8d

Across the 65,000 NYC apartments subsidized by the federal Project-Based Rental Assistance program, there’s an open housing code violation for every fourth unit.

This is part 2 of @patrickspauster.com's series on the city's PBRA buildings, with support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism:

The Repairs Crisis in NYC's Project Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits

Private managers of some federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are failing to remedy health and safety issues in their buildings. Many tenants are scared to speak up, afraid they'll l...

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 8d

Muchos trabajadores con visas H-2A cayeron en una trampa que, años después, se convertiría en parte de una de las operaciones de tráfico más grandes en el país. citylimits.org/podcast-como...

PODCAST: ¿Cómo la visa para trabajadores agrícolas H-2A puede convertirse en una pesadilla para algunos? - City Limits

Muchos trabajadores con visas H-2A cayeron en una trampa que, años después, se convertiría en parte de una de las operaciones de tráfico más grandes en el país.

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 8d

Each Monday, City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. citylimits.org/nyc-housing-...

NYC Housing Calendar, Sept. 30-Oct. 6 - City Limits

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 8d

“The Vision Plan is not perfect, but it is clear and concise. It is a 15-year, three-phase framework that sets enforceable commitments around housing, climate resilience, transportation, and social services, while strengthening maritime and industrial uses.” citylimits.org/opinion-how-...

Opinion: How And Why I Voted Yes on the Brooklyn Marine Terminal Plan - City Limits

"The Vision Plan is not perfect, but it is clear and concise. It is a 15-year, three-phase framework that sets enforceable commitments around housing, climate resilience, transportation, and social se...

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Patrick Spauster @patrickspauster.com · 9d

I spent a year investigating Project Based Rental Assistance in NYC. I found widespread failures to screen tenants for subsidies, resulting in rent miscalculations and eviction filings. Private companies manage buildings and oversee the program. Tenants have little recourse.
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The Compliance Crisis in New York City’s Project-Based Rental Assistance Program

Private managers of federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are systematically failing to properly screen tenants in the program, resulting in rent miscalculations and eviction…

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 9d

Private managers of federally subsidized housing in NYC systematically fail to properly screen tenants, resulting in miscalculated rent and eviction filings, a City Limits investigation found. This is first in a series by @patrickspauster.com, with support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism:

The Compliance Crisis in New York City's Project-Based Rental Assistance Program - City Limits

Private managers of federally subsidized housing projects in New York City are systematically failing to properly screen tenants in the program, resulting in rent miscalculations and eviction filings,...

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Adrienne Adams @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social · 11d

NYC is in a housing crisis. Every community must help create supportive housing that prevents homelessness and supports public safety. The Council will continue to lead with action.

Read more in @citylimitsnews.bsky.social: citylimits.org/council-appr...

Council Approves Just Home Project, But City Hall’s Objections Leave Future Unclear - City Limits

The Council approved the lease of city land to build housing for the formerly incarcerated in the Bronx, over the objections of the local councilmember and City Hall.

City Limits News @citylimitsnews.bsky.social · 11d

Mayor Eric Adams’ administration announced two new development projects on city-owned sites, highlighting a recent trend in activating vacant and underutilized public land for housing. Read more, and see what else happened this week: citylimits.org/more-housing...

More Housing On City-Owned Land, and What Else Happened This Week in Housing - City Limits

Mayor Eric Adams' administration announced two new development projects on city-owned sites, highlighting a recent trend in activating vacant and underutilized public land for housing.