The publication of the 1926 census last month showed just how common it was to rent out a spare room to a stranger, from Dublin households taking in culchies moving up to the Big Smoke to seek work to rural homes accepting 'paying guests' such as farm labourers or travelling salesmen.
The bipartisan Starter Homes Act would loosen local mandates on minimum lot sizes, parking and design requirements, and require cities to allow duplexes, triplexes, and accessory dwelling units in more neighborhoods.
The biggest winners from the Conservatives' help to buy scheme were high-earners who were already likely to buy a house, with the top 10% of earners receiving the largest cash benefit.
The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
I recognize that if we do the bread and butter stuff, we do the customer service, the customer delivery, then we get permission to do bigger things. This philosophy guides the commissioner's approach to balancing operational excellence with broader policy ambitions at the Department of Buildings.
One of the solutions to the housing crisis can be found in our backyards, our attics, or our basements - in an Ancillary Dwelling Unit. By making it easier for New Yorkers to turn their homes into an extra place for a loved one or a little more income, we're allowing our city to grow while keeping the character of the neighborhoods we love.
Too often, serious problems in Mitchell-Lama buildings were identified but not resolved. When state and city agencies fail to ensure necessary repairs are made, unsafe conditions persist and New Yorkers who need affordable apartments can't access them.
Our work at RPA ultimately impacts how people live: how they get to work, find a home, and feel secure about the future of their communities. Jamie understands that deeply. His leadership and commitment to public service will strengthen our ability to move bold ideas into action.
