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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For housing in the Bronx, it’s starting to feel eerily like the 1970s…
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
04/08/25 • 9 min
Plus, tariffs hit housing right where it hurts, and Kenny recaps his newfound fame as the voice of reason against unfair composting fines. And for the record, we do not dispute the positive impacts of composting – just the fines.
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On The Agenda
1:47: Kenny’s op-ed: “Save our buildings — or the Bronx will ‘burn’ again”
3:23: Tariffs will hit housing right where it hurts
→ NAHB analysis: How tariffs impact the home building industry
5:51: State of the mayor’s race: Dem candidate Zellnor Myrie blames Andrew Cuomo for failure to build housing as governor
→ “They pushed for Cuomo to resign. Now they’re clearing his comeback path”
→ “Thousands of Jewish voters register as Dems for the NYC mayoral primary”
6:23: Gov. Hochul backs the FARE Act
7:39: Kenny has had it with NYC’s unfair composting fines
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New York’s housing crisis and the approaching 2024 budget deadline
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
03/05/24 • 20 min
Four weeks to go until the New York state budget deadline and the question on everyone’s mind, is will we get a housing package?
A budget deal is New York's best shot at securing new housing legislation in 2024.
But lawmakers and the governor remain at odds over a host of issues, and it's unclear if they're willing to set aside their differences in the interest of the greater good.
Jay Martin explains the situation, the stakes, and a whole lot more in this very first episode of Housing New York.
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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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We wish the new RGB members good luck… it’s a tough job.
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
03/18/25 • 8 min
Plus, we explain why New York can no longer rely on federal funding, so politicians should change their thinking.
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On The Agenda
0:57: Mayor Adams announces new Rent Guidelines Board members
2:35: Climate law compliance: LL97 & why building owners might not comply
4:09: Feds rescind funding for nonprofit homeless housing
5:29: New documents shed light on Signature Bank failure
7:17: Housing permitting is down
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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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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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421a to play big role in NYS budget? Housing vacancy survey results, NYCB in crisis, & much more...
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
03/08/24 • 19 min
It's been a rough year for rent stabilized housing and it's been a rough year for New York Community Bank, which is struggling to stay afloat amid news of a very bad fourth quarter.
The link between NYCB's woes and rent stabilized apartments in distress cannot be overlooked; any bank holding these loans may find itself in a precarious position.
So what's Albany doing about it?
Join us each week as we explore the latest developments and challenges in the country’s biggest real estate market.
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Rent stabilization stopped in Poughkeepsie, City of Yes & more
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
12/03/24 • 8 min
The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity heads for a full vote in the City Council later this week. Plus, we discuss President Trump’s new pick for Housing Secretary.
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On The Agenda
1:04: City of Yes set for full Council vote later this week
2:13: Tim Scott is Trump’s choice for HUD Secretary
3:24: Poughkeepsie rent stabilization stopped
5:27: The Housing Crunch revisited – a series from The New York Times
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Mostly crickets from Albany on housing, as governor floats quarter-trillion dollar spending plan
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
01/28/25 • 10 min
Plus, more evidence that voucher holders are struggling to connect with housing, the latest on TENNY’s lawsuit over unfair property taxes, and some context regarding the Worst Landlords List.
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On The Agenda
1:29: Few housing surprises in Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $252 billion budget proposal
2:47: Voucher woes
→ New York City Mayor Eric Adams pledged some 12,000 new vouchers in 2024, but NYCHA only dispersed about 1,500 vouchers among the 200,000-odd households on the waitlist. Today, just 134 of those new voucher holders have found a place to live.
→ The case for an Abundance Agenda
4:21: TENNY lawsuit latest
→ Tax Equity Now New York filed a motion for summary judgment to force the city to change how some property values are calculated, ahead of the Feb. 20th deadline before which the city must notify property owners about any tax increases.
5:59: Queens squatter pleads guilty
7:15: Rezoning Midtown for housing
8:39: The Worst Landlords List isn’t helpful
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Throwing cold water on the City Council's proposal to tackle heat
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos
07/25/24 • 23 min
With temperatures rising in New York, one ambitious City Council member is proposing a law that would make landlords responsible for keeping everyone cool. Jay explains why the plan is wholly unrealistic – and better designed for grabbing headlines.
Plus, housing has become a hot topic in the presidential election. We examine the White House’s rent control proposal and other housing policies we’d like to throw cold water on.
Stories cited in this episode:
The Times: New York City Bill Would Mandate Air-Conditioning for Tenants
Crain’s: State’s home AC program runs out of money as heat-related illnesses climb
Reason: Joe Biden Loves Rent Control, J.D. Vance Hates BlackRock
Bloomberg: Biden’s Rent Control Plan Will Make the Housing Crisis Worse
Reason: Coconut Trees, Price Controls, and Demand Subsidies
Jay Martin: Bronx buildings in fiscal free fall
The Real Deal: “Not even distressed” rent-stabilized property sells for peanuts
BisNow: Nearly 300 Banks Are Vulnerable Because Of Their CRE Loans, Study Finds
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FAQ
How many episodes does Housing New York with Kenny Burgos have?
Housing New York with Kenny Burgos currently has 38 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 'New York City Council wants billions for affordable housing nonprofits' 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 14 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, 1 hour.
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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