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Rezoning Approved for Synagogue Rehabilitation and New Construction at 817 Avenue H in Kensington, Brooklyn
New York-based real estate law firm Rosenberg & Estis P.C. has secured rezoning approval for Agudist Council of Greater New York, a Brooklyn congregation, to rehabilitate its synagogue and senior center at 817 Avenue H in Kensington, Brooklyn. The site has been owned and operated by the Agudist Council since 1975.
Chi Ossé’s brokers’ fee bill will make the NYC housing market worse
Rent costs in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn are at record highs, but progressive City Councilman Chi Ossé is looking to raise rents in the Big Apple even more. Yes, Ossé claims he’s helping renters by reintroducing a bill to require whoever hires a broker, which is overwhelmingly landlords, to pay the broker’s fee. What will come next is obvious. Landlords who can’t absorb the cost of brokers’ fees will pay it upfront and then hike monthly rent to cover the cost, shifting it back to renters. NYC plan to convert obsolete office buildings into residential units would solve crisis — but...
Application period ends for Section 8 housing voucher waitlist
Candida Carela of the Concourse section of the Bronx said after applying last Monday to be considered for Section 8 Housing she's been getting more and more exciting about the possibility of moving. "I'm going to be so happy because, you know, rent here is too expensive," Carela said. "You...
NYC Housing Calendar, June 11-17
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Welcome to City Limits’ NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings, as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.
Permits Filed for 117 Winthrop Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn
Permits have been filed for a seven-story residential building at 117 Winthrop Street in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn. Located between Bedford Avenue and Rogers Avenue, the lot is within walking distance of the Parkside Avenue subway station, serviced by the Q train and the Winthrop Street station, serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. Candor Capital One is listed as the owner behind the applications.
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