The Coalition to End Apartment Warehousing released a report titled “Apartment Warehousing: Separating Myth from Fact,” which rebuts landlord claims about lack of funding and provides strong evidence that such warehousing is harming everyday New Yorkers by exacerbating the city's housing crisis. This report concludes: Landlords are using their ample funds for other purposes instead … Continue reading Separating Apartment Warehousing Myth From Fact
Understanding Foreclosure: Risks and Opportunities for Tenants
When a building goes into foreclosure, tenants are often left in the dark about what it means for their homes, rights, and future. A recent presentation by Mike Grinthal of TakeRoot Justice sheds light on how the foreclosure process unfolds in New York City—and, importantly, how tenants can organize and protect themselves along the way. … Continue reading Understanding Foreclosure: Risks and Opportunities for Tenants
Don’t Miss Our Boat Cruise Gala on August 21, 2025
BUY TICKETS Join us for a fun-filled evening celebrating our work fighting for housing and social justice. We'll set sail from the dock at Skyport Marina at 6:30 PM. Get ready to enjoy breathtaking skyline and Statue of Liberty views, buffet dinner, open bar, great music, and plenty of time to relax and mingle with … Continue reading Don’t Miss Our Boat Cruise Gala on August 21, 2025
Croman Tenants File Contempt Motion After Once Again Endangered in Tormented Building
For immediate release: March 28, 2025 Contact: Anna Baker-Heans annab@coopersquare.org Brandon Kielbasa Bkielbasa@coopersquare.org Unpermitted work and other conditions result in a full stop work order and 18 hefty violations issued by NYC Dept. of Buildings New York, NY—On March 27, 2025, the 159 Stanton Street Tenants Association filed a contempt of court motion against convicted … Continue reading Croman Tenants File Contempt Motion After Once Again Endangered in Tormented Building