New York City Housing Authority
Coverage of New York City Housing Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Upper West Side stabbings: Prime suspect charged with attempted murder and hate crime in alleged antisemitic attack
Raul Morales, 51, was charged with attempted murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing two men on the Upper West Side. The suspect targeted a 40-year-old Asian man and a 50-year-old Jewish man, shouting 'Allahu Akbar' during both attacks before being arrested at an NYCHA apartment building. Both victims were hospitalized in stable condition.
- Chelsea NYCHA project gets federal greenlight as litigation persists
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) received federal approval to convert Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea housing to Section 8, involving demolition and rebuilding for 2,056 residents with plans for thousands of mixed-income units. Housing advocates oppose the project, citing displacement risks and insufficient low-income housing, while NYCHA argues it aligns with its mission and includes healthcare and community facilities.
- NYCHA’s $465,000-a-year plumber is just a taste of its massive dysfunction
A plumber at the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) earns $465,000 annually, highlighting the agency's dysfunction. The article compares this salary to 'banker money' achievable without working on Wall Street.
- From Blueprint to Breakthrough: Tackling Affordable Housing in New York City
New York City is addressing affordable housing challenges through large-scale rehabilitation projects in Brooklyn and the Bronx. JPMorganChase is financing upgrades at Bay View Houses and Edenwald Houses, including safety improvements, modern amenities, and community facilities. These efforts aim to alleviate renter affordability issues highlighted in recent reports by Harvard and JPMorganChase Institute.
- Hundreds Threatened With Eviction in Botched NYCHA Paperwork ‘Crisis’
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) mistakenly terminated Section 8 rent subsidies for hundreds of public housing tenants at privately managed developments, leading to eviction notices. The error stemmed from a backlog in processing annual recertifications, with tenants claiming they submitted required paperwork, and NYCHA acknowledging the issue.
- After combative hearing, court extends NYCHA project pause
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) seeks to demolish and rebuild public housing developments with private housing, but tenants argue the plan violates housing laws. An appellate court extended a temporary restraining order against the project until its decision, as both sides dispute legal compliance and project justification.