Leadership is about fixing problems regardless of the benefit to the individual.
For the greater good.

I’m optimistic there are enough lawmakers in NY government who are ready to make sure housing isn’t just accessible but are homes New Yorkers are proud to own and live in.

Something is changing for sure.

We have a long way to go, but it’s incredibly positive that we can have honest discussions about making sure housing operating costs are brought down and we get better outcomes for renters and property owners, not in opposition but in cooperation.

Here they are on their monthly update bragging that “it revises the definition of plumbing systems to include appliance connections rather than just the outlet of the shutoff valve.”

nycmpc.org/page/TheVoice

Result? You can’t install an appliance without a plumber.

Costly madness.

Additionally, rent arrears in some rent stabilized buildings are substantially higher than before Covid because of post-Covid collections issues and Housing Court delays.”

forbes.com/sites/shimonsh…

Rising operating expenses over the five-year period include taxes, up by 16%; labor costs, up by 19%; fuel costs, up by 42%; utilities, up by 29%; maintenance, up by 33%; administrative costs, up by 20%; and insurance costs, up by 115%.