Housing

Illegal deregulation in New York City

Exposing NYC's Secret War on Affordable Housing

John Mateer

For New Yorkers already struggling to find reasonably priced rentals, a disturbing tactic by some unscrupulous landlords threatens to further diminish the city's affordable housing stock: the illegal deregulation of rent-stabilized units.

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Illegal Deregulation: The Silent Killer Behind New York’s Housing Crisis

John Mateer

There are three things that are essential in order for a human to survive: food, water, and shelter. Yet somehow, we have let one of these necessities become the playground for narcissistic venture capitalists, leading to the absolute decimation of affordable housing..