Section 8

Residents fear Section 8 federal funds only temporary fix

Disabled and living in the neighborhood for 46 years, Miguel Lopez relies on Section 8 city vouchers for his apartment.

By Hien Truong | Apr 30 01:55 am ET

Harlem tenants fear ramifications of potential cuts to Section 8 program

In Harlem, Section 8 residents and tenant advocates say that possible cuts on a large scale could be devastating.

By Hien Truong | Apr 13 02:47 am ET

Harlem apartments retrofitted with stimulus funds

This week, Jonathan Rose Companies—a local developer committed to green affordable housing—is breaking ground with the renovation and retrofit of the 135th Street apartments.

By William Jacobs | Feb 9 01:38 am ET

Coup leaves housing bills vulnerable

Since the Republicans took control of the New York state Senate on June 8 by a 32 to 30 advantage, three bills that tenant organizers say are imperative to the protection of affordable housing have yet to make it to the floor.

By Katherine Meduski | Sep 29 07:54 pm ET

Section 8 tenants fight for affordable housing

Affordable housing is hard to find in Manhattan, and local tenants are fighting for what they've got.

By Katherine Meduski | Sep 14 08:09 pm ET

Low income housing at risk from rent hikes

On the densely packed island of Manhattan, it can be difficult for housing to remain affordable. Some buildings, like Morningside Apartments on 109th Street, have to fight to avoid selling out to market prices.

By Katherine Meduski | Apr 10 04:20 am ET

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