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eviction moratorium
Coverage of eviction moratorium in the Nexus archive.
The City Reporterorganization1Division of Homes and Community Renewalorganization1Community Service Societyorganization1University Neighborhood Housing Programorganization1Oksana Mironovaperson1Brendan Mitchellperson1Jose Turperson1Washington Heightsplace1rent-stabilized apartmentstopic1The Greensorganization1Anthony Albaneseperson1national cabinetorganization1fuel crisistopic1rent freezetopic1Australiaplace1
- Rate of Vacant Stabilized Apartments on the Rise After Pandemic-Era Spike
The vacancy rate for rent-stabilized apartments in the city increased from 3.7% in 2016 to 5.6% in 2025, with a spike to 7% in 2021 during the pandemic. The data, obtained via a FOIL request, shows rising vacancies in most boroughs except Manhattan, though the reasons for vacancies remain unclear. Analysts suggest factors like post-eviction moratorium court cases and landlord financial struggles may contribute.
- Australia news live: rental vacancies at record low in most big cities and prices rising
Australia's rental market is at its tightest ever with record low vacancies and rising rents in major cities. The Greens are urging the government to implement a rent freeze and eviction moratorium during the fuel crisis, citing similar pandemic-era protections.