Annual list of "worst landlords" revealed by NYC public advocate
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams once again released an annual list of "100 Worst Landlords in NYC," also known as the Worst Landlord Watchlist.
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New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams once again released an annual list of "100 Worst Landlords in NYC," also known as the Worst Landlord Watchlist.
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
Rents in the 50 largest cities have surged by hundreds of dollars per month over the last five years, a LendingTree analysis found.
Mamdani built a campaign on affordability, notably a promise to freeze the rent for NYC's 2 million residents living in rent-stabilized apartments.
A Queens homeowner is facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines after being accused of running an illegal hotel.
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted on Monday night to increase rates for rent-stabilized apartments.
Landlords of rent-stabilized apartments say their costs, including insurance and property assessments, have surged.
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board decided to amend the proposed range by which rents could be raised for millions of residents living in rent-stabilized apartments.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted Wednesday night to propose hikes for rent-stabilized apartments. The preliminary vote sets the stage for a potential rent hike impacting more than 2 million New Yorkers.
The DOJ alleges RealPage colluded with landlords to inflate rental housing prices, harming millions of Americans.
After years of soaring housing costs, renters are getting some relief as the Federal Reserve looks to extinguish inflation.
Rental assistance programs recipients say needed repairs are tough to come by and New York City needs to increase inspections.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
The Biden administration wants a new law that would cap annual rent increases at no more than 5% — or landlords would lose a major tax break.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board has passed a proposed rent increase for rent-stabilized apartments.
Queens tenants say their landlord abused rent-stabilization laws and a state agency allowed it to happen.
The tenants say their landlord abused the laws and a state agency allowed it to happen. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
A New York City councilmember has introduced the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, aiming to cut down broker fees for renters.
A group of landlords tried to argue to the Supreme Court that these laws violate their property rights.
Rent across the U.S. is dipping as vacancies rise and property managers struggle to fill homes, new data shows.
Rising rent is forcing the owner to close up the Ridgewood shop known for European specialties.
Starting Tuesday, the city will prohibit hosts from renting for stays of less than 30 days.
New Yorkers are feeling the squeeze as rents hit a new high.
Board members voted for 3% increase on one-year leases and a 2.75% increase on the first year of two-year leases.
This was the last public comment before the board is expected to vote on rent increases next week.
As of noon Tuesday, the Air Quality Index, or AQI, was at 102 for New York City, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, including people with heart or lung diseases, children, pregnant women and older adults.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will be unveiling his financial plan as New York City faces a massive budget gap.
NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters should expect delays and schedule changes for the next month as rail traffic is shifted from the old Portal Bridge to the new one.
Investigators searching for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, have uncovered several notable pieces of evidence as they try to identify a suspect.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
As of noon Tuesday, the Air Quality Index, or AQI, was at 102 for New York City, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, including people with heart or lung diseases, children, pregnant women and older adults.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will be unveiling his financial plan as New York City faces a massive budget gap.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
City Councilmember Joann Ariola is proposing legislation creating harsher penalties for drivers who block fire hydrants, following a deadly fire in Elmhurst, Queens, on Sunday.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters should expect delays and schedule changes for the next month as rail traffic is shifted from the old Portal Bridge to the new one.
Life in one New Jersey town just got a whole lot sweeter. A man crafted a Good Humor truck out of snow and even sells ice cream out of it for a great cause.
Two men were detained Sunday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near a church in Union City, New Jersey, and the arrests were captured on video.
As construction on New Jersey's Portal Bridge gets underway, NJ Transit and Amtrak riders will see some major changes for the next month.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will be unveiling his financial plan as New York City faces a massive budget gap.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
Two men were detained Sunday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near a church in Union City, New Jersey, and the arrests were captured on video.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will give $1.5 billion to the city to help address a massive budget gap.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and the Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the forecast.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday morning after a battle with a rare brain disease. He was a famed civil rights leader who marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and later ran for president.
Civil rights leader and Brooklyn-native Al Sharpton made it clear Jesse Jackson's legacy will extend far beyond Tuesday during a news conference. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A 22-year-old believed his parents were trapped in an Elmhurst apartment building that erupted in flames. He rushed inside to rescue them, but they already escaped. His family says he is now in the ICU and more than 95% of his body is burned.
Residents are back in their homes after being evacuated due to a transformer fire but are now without power in Astoria.
