New York
New York’s Tenant Protections Continue Despite Expiration of Law
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Commissioner Darryl Towns recently notified New Yorkers that protections will continue for tenants in rent regulated housing while the state legislature negotiates, despite the expiration of the state’s rent protection law on June 24, 2011.
New York Announces Expansion of Rent Regulations
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced passage of the greatest expansion of New York rent regulations in 40 years.
New York Names HCR Commissioner
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo last week hosted a reception and swearing in ceremony for Darryl C. Towns, Commissioner/CEO of New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR).
New York Passes 2011-12 Budget
New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced the passage of the 2011-2012 state budget.
Mayor Bloomberg Announces New DHPD Commissioner
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has named Mathew Wambua as the new commissioner of the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (DHPD).
New York Lawmakers Advocate for State Historic Credit
New York’s Independent Democratic Conference (IDC) last week called for the reinstatement of New York’s Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit (HRTC) program and released a report promoting the benefits of the HRTC entitled “Investing in our Upstate Economy: The Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit.”
Census Bureau & HUD Release New Housing Data Files
The Census Bureau and HUD have released new housing data files for the following Metro Areas.
Governor Cuomo Proposes Housing Budget Cuts
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently revealed his 2011-2012 Executive Budget proposal that includes approximately $308 million for the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, a figure that represents a nearly $157 million reduction from last year’s budget.
State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Outlook for 2011
NH&RA Historic Preservation Development Council Member MacRostie Historic Advisors has posted an excellent state historic tax credit update on its website.
New York Release Report on Performance of State’s LIHTC Portfolio
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has released a new report entitled “A Performance Report of New York State’s Low Income Housing Tax Credit Portfolio.”
Top NY Housing Official Announces Details of Agency Integration
Today, New York’s top housing official, Brian Lawlor, will be announcing the details of the consolidation and merger of New York’s primary housing agencies ““ NYHomes and the Department of Housing & Community Renewal ““ into a single organization under a single leadership structure.
New York Governor Signs Rehab Tax Credit Legislation
New York Governor David Paterson has signed into law new legislation that amends the state’s historic rehabilitation tax credit program to make it easier for banks and insurance companies to utilize the program.