Housing and Affordability: Mayor’s plan is not to fix laws and courts against supply and owners!

Mayor Eric Adams got it all wrong! His 100,000 new unit proposal will require new rules, City Council approval, and years of planning and construction. Why not fix the 70,000 eviction case backlog, which would free up those units within months? If laws are changed to favor landlords removing bad tenants, more than 100,000 units…

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Unauthorized Population in US: 11 million in 2019. 2023?

According to the Migration Population Institute, the number of people living in the United States without a legal status is about 11 million. Instead of helping those who have established families and roots here, the Biden Administration has allowed a record 2.4 million to cross in fiscal year 2022 alone. Where is our migration czar,…

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NYC Metered Parking Rate to increase October 27 in Queens! Another government caused inflation!

NYC Metered Parking Map NYC DoT Announcement If you paid $1.50 for the first hour, then $2.50 for the second, it will be $2.00 and $3.00, respectively. Zone 2. If you paid $1.25 for the first hour, then $2.00 for the second, it will be $1.50 and $2.50, respectively. Zone 3. Manhattan? You will be…

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4-year holdover in a two-family home: $60K+ loss

Tenant started having problem paying rent right before COVID. When COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act went into effect on December 28, 2020, tenant trickled its obligation, then stopped completely. Even when the moratorium ended on January 15, 2022, owner had difficulties filing eviction. Tenant would damage property intentionally and file HPD habitability complaints…

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Beware if doing OATH’s “By One-Click” remote answer!

Homeowner was ticketed 06/13/2023 due to the new trash bin rule. In person hearing was scheduled for 09/11/2023. As a candidate for political office, I answered 08/13/2023 on her behalf. A decision was rendered 08/28/2023, but not posted on OATH’s website. Neither myself nor the homeowner were notified by phone or emailed provided. Not knowing…

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Warning: Jamaica and Archer Avenue Busway 24/7

Effective October 24, 2021, sections of Archer Avenue and Jamaica Avenue are designated Busways. Meaning, you will be ticketed for driving through it. There should be a notice warning drivers BEFORE entering the area. For eastbound cars, the Bus Lane cameras are placed before Sutphin Boulevard. You have to pass Sutphin Boulevard to see the…

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NYS HCR Plus One ADU Program: silent

$85 million was allocated in the 2022-2023 Capital Budget to create and upgrade Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) across the state. Neighborhood Restore is the designated funding agency for New York City. Over a year later, one could not find information to apply. What happens to the funding? Candidate for City Council in 2023

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Local Law 18/2022 effectively banned AirBnB starting September 5, 2023

AirBnB fought the law, and lost. (1) Anyone who wants to host short-term must register with the Office of Special Enforcement, including single-family homes. (2) Your unit must not be in a “Prohibited Building”, and (3) you must live with the guest(s). “By using this (Local Law 18) system you expressly consent to the City…

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A story on Bail Reform

Mohab is a hard working mechanic. After work, he would do side jobs to earn extra income. A friend of his asked him to move a food cart for $150 in August. Unknowingly, the cart did not belong to his friend, and the owner reported it stolen. He and his friend were caught and charged…

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Theft rising in Forest Hills

“It was never this bad,” residents said. Besides packages and catalytic converters, motorcycle was stolen, several houses were broken into. Has any thief ever been caught and prosecuted under Bail Reform? Many residents had to beg the police to write up a report. Residents should be able to self report, and have statistics compiled by…

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