Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
Housing New York
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos sheds light on the politics and the public policy shaping the future of New York City housing.
As the Chief Executive Officer of the New York Apartment Association (NYAA), Kenny brings his experience as an Assembly Member for New York's 85th District in the Bronx to discuss the politics and public policy shaping the future of New York City housing.
Join us each week for a recap and insider analysis of all the news you need to navigate the dynamic world of New York housing.
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Kenny Burgos talks City of Yes, declining apartment values and insurance fraud
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
10/16/24 • 7 min
Your New York Apartment Association weekly news update with CEO Kenny Burgos.
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On The Agenda
City of Yes – City Limits
Rent-regulated apartment values have fallen by 67% since 2019 – Crain’s
Economic Challenge for the Rent Guidelines Board – NYU Furman Center
Water Bills: Examining rate-setting & billing structures – NYC Independent Budget Office
Investigation finds dozens of injury lawsuits from people living in same apartment buildings
– ABC7
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Rent-stabilized housing is in deep trouble, the FAIR Act passes & more
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
11/19/24 • 9 min
We compare two apartment buildings on the same block in Queens: one is rent-stabilized, the other is not. One pays property taxes while the other does not. Guess which one is financially sustainable, and which one is not.
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1:14: Rent-Stabilized Buildings are in Trouble
2:58: Passage of the FAIR Act
4:21: Parking minimums and the City of Yes
5:35: A message from Mayor Eric Adams
7:06: Supreme Court housing case: Neil Gorsuch dissents
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Building requirements, broker fees & how the Rent Guidelines Board really works
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
10/29/24 • 10 min
This is your New York Apartment Association weekly news update with CEO Kenny Burgos.
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1:12: New York Community Bank sees 990% increase in multifamily loan delinquencies
2:32: New York City Council expected to eliminate broker fees for tenants
4:00: Local Law 157: What you need to know about the gas detector mandate
5:45: New housing construction shortfall → REBNY: Q3 2024 Construction Pipeline Report / NYBC: 2024-2026 Construction Outlook
6:35: How the Rent Guidelines Board really works
7:23: 2024 RGB research snapshot
- Growing financial distress in older rent-stabilized buildings in The Bronx, Northern Manhattan, and parts of Queens and Brooklyn.
- Property taxes account for roughly 30% of the rent checks for older rent-stabilized buildings.
- Operating costs continue to grow faster than inflation, including a staggering 22% increase in insurance costs.
- Interest rates remain high, making it difficult for landlords to access capital for crucial maintenance and repairs.
- Median rent-stabilized rents are $1,322, which is 26% of median rent-stabilized household income.
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New York City Council wants billions for affordable housing nonprofits
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
05/29/24 • 20 min
The New York City Rent Guidelines Board begins public hearings this week and as always, we’re expecting an unhelpful spectacle. Meanwhile, the City Council is in the middle of budget negotiations, and members are pushing to spend billions on transferring ownership of rent-stabilized buildings to nonprofits. Given the current costs of maintaining these buildings, how these nonprofits would remain solvent remains to be seen.
Stories cited in this episode:
The Daily News: The Rent Guidelines Board must keep rents down
The City: Regulated Apartments Vanish at Rising Rate, Rent Board Learns as It Readies Hike Vote
City Limits: Council Pushes for More Housing Funds As City Budget Negotiations Enter Final Weeks
The Real Deal: Nonprofit Developers Back Progressives’ Housing Funding Plan
The Real Deal: NYC pension fund pumps $60M investment into Signature loans
Gothamist: 64 office buildings in NYC could become new housing
City & State: Progressives launch campaign to get upstate cities to opt in to ‘good cause’ law
The City: NYC Property Owners Could See Their Water Bill Rise by 8.5%
BisNow: Unpaid Rent Is Still Piling Up, Threatening The Future Of NYC’s Affordable Housing
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Property tax reform? Kingston rent regs and rollbacks ... Skyrocketing costs ... and more!
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
03/26/24 • 18 min
Housing New York sheds light on the politics and the public policy shaping the future of New York City housing.
In this episode we look at the real-life implications of New York's broken housing voucher system; what the New York City Council's 19th housing emergency declaration really means; the skyrocketing costs associated with maintaining a rental property, and much more.
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The bad and the good on housing vouchers, City For All, and more
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
11/05/24 • 9 min
The New York City Council introduces City For All, billed as a companion piece to Mayor Adams’ City of Yes housing plan. A California judge deems San Francisco’s Vacancy Tax Law unconstitutional. REBNY proposes an alternative Broker Bill, and lead paint abatement deadline looms.
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On The Agenda
2:45: City of Yes vs. City For All
3:55: Broker Fee update: REBNY proposed alternative bill
5:31: Back to Cali: Judge blocks San Francisco’s Vacancy Tax Law
6:49: ‘More than 10,000 NYCHA apartments abated for lead’ Summer 2025 is the deadline for lead paint testing in rent stabilized apartment buildings
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We cannot drop the ball on City of Yes
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
10/22/24 • 9 min
Why the first citywide zoning change proposed in over 60 years must pass. Plus, a smarter fix for the homeless crisis and a ballot proposition to watch in California this election.
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On The Agenda
Organizing the City of Yes coalition
State audit finds Human Rights Division mishandled housing discrimination complaints & the Daily News Editorial Board says DHR must fix housing investigations
Finding the right balance: Scaffolding sheds & Local Law 11
A smarter fix: housing vouchers could help ease our homeless crisis. Meanwhile, the DOI finds systemic risk, nepotism and massive salaries at nonprofits responsible for NYC homeless shelters.
All eyes on California: Proposition 33 would repeal Costa Hawkins, paving the way for rent control in the Golden State
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Introducing New York Apartment Association CEO Kenny Burgos
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
10/09/24 • 7 min
Last month, the New York Apartment Association officially formed as a merger between the Community Housing Improvement Program and the Rent Stabilization Association. NYAA CEO Kenny Burgos discusses the housing policy news we’re keeping an eye on this fall, and delivers a message on the turbulent political situation at City Hall.
On The Agenda
A new Third Party Transfer (TPT) program?
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RGB defunds buildings, again.
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
06/19/24 • 19 min
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted Monday to raise rents by 2.75% on one-year leases and 5.25% on two-year leases – not nearly enough to cover the skyrocketing cost of maintaining a rent stabilized building.
That didn’t stop tenant advocates from protesting the increase: board members were heckled, protesters were arrested, and the unsustainable status quo was extended for another year.
This week on Housing New York, Jay looks at how intense political pressure has corrupted the rent guidelines process and what might be done to fix it.
Stories cited in this episode:
amNY: Renters want vouchers. Lawmakers should take notice.
Gothamist: Trifecta of NYC utility hikes could bring double-digit increases: What to know
City Limits: NYC Council Asks: Who Should Pay the Broker Fee?
The Real Deal: Real estate winners and losers in NY legislative session
Gothamist: NYC buildings inspector pleads guilty to accepting bribes, Queens DA says
Times Union: DOJ settles with company N.Y. hired to handle rental assistance
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Improving housing vouchers and tackling homelessness with special guest Shams DaBaron
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
05/17/24 • 47 min
Housing New York sheds light on the politics and the public policy shaping the future of New York City housing.
This week, Jay speaks with Shams DaBaron, aka ‘Da Homeless Hero,’ a homelessness advocate fighting to expand, and reform, housing voucher programs in New York City.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Housing New York with Kenny Burgos have?
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos currently has 18 episodes available.
What topics does Housing New York with Kenny Burgos cover?
The podcast is about News, New York, Policy, Housing, Podcasts, Nyc, Politics and Government.
What is the most popular episode on Housing New York with Kenny Burgos?
The episode title 'RGB defunds buildings, again.' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Housing New York with Kenny Burgos?
The average episode length on Housing New York with Kenny Burgos is 18 minutes.
How often are episodes of Housing New York with Kenny Burgos released?
Episodes of Housing New York with Kenny Burgos are typically released every 7 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of Housing New York with Kenny Burgos?
The first episode of Housing New York with Kenny Burgos was released on Mar 5, 2024.
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