Janet Babin appears in the following:
Ways to Lose Your Rent-Stabilized Apartment
Thursday, August 21, 2014
New York Skyscraper's Separate 'Poor Door' Called A Disgrace
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
How Many "Poor Doors" Will NYC Build?
Thursday, July 24, 2014
The de Blasio administration says it cannot stop a building on the West Side from constructing separate entrances and amenities for residents of different incomes. It vows to change zoning regulations, but is that actually possible? WNYC economic development reporter Janet Babin discusses the controversy.
There Are Still Places in New York Where You Can’t Build Highrises
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Areas of Brooklyn that could be prime housing are zoned for industrial use. The city needs more housing, so it could rezone. But the mayor also has aspirations for a resurgent industrial sector.
City Admits it Approved 'Poor Door'
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Housing advocates say a developer took advantage of a loophole when it created a separate entrance for renters in the affordable units of a new building.
New Affordable Housing Goal Waits While Old One Finishes Up
Monday, June 30, 2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio may be focused on his goal to create or preserve 200,000 units of affordable housing over the next decade.
But staff at the office of Housing Preservation and Development has been working feverishly to meet the former mayor's affordable housing promises.
Mayor Mike Bloomberg's New ...
Is this Town Big Enough for (Affordable) Housing AND Industry?
Thursday, June 19, 2014
What good is affordable housing without good jobs too? Not good at all, say advocates.
Cuomo Approves Bills to Combat Heroin, but not Medical Marijuana
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Cuomo says the government shouldn't create a pathway for marijuana.
Rent Guidelines Board Considers a First: A Zero Increase
Monday, June 16, 2014
What creates more affordable housing? No rent increase or a greater increase in rent?
NYC Development: Going Up, Closing Down
Friday, June 13, 2014
A check-in on some notable developments and the state of affordable housing for many New Yorkers. City Councilman Brad Lander (D-39), discusses the threatened closing of Prospect Park Residence, an assisted-living facility for seniors, as well as other council items.
Then, WNYC development reporter Janet Babin discusses a proposed big new big building that may cast shadows across Prospect Park; the rally to save cheap housing at Stuy Town; and how the de Blasio affordable housing push is starting to shake out.
Rally to Save Stuyvesant Town's Cheap Apts
Friday, June 13, 2014
City officials work to ensure that 6,000 apartments stay "affordable."
Planned Prospect Park Tower Throws Shade on Park, Upsets Neighbors
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
New Zoning Rules Could Change Face of Grand Central Area
Friday, May 30, 2014
Under a proposed new zoning procedure, buildings along a stretch of Vanderbilt across from Grand Central Terminal could be taller than the Chrysler Building.
Is the Jersey Shore Ready for Summer?
Friday, May 23, 2014
The first summer after Sandy was tough for many beach towns. As the second begins, the recovery in many places is just getting underway.
NYC Affordable Housing Plan Revealed
Monday, May 05, 2014
Mayor Bill de Blasio has unveiled an ambitious plan that pledges $41.1-billion in funding to create or preserve more affordable housing.
"The plan...is going to have a far-reaching impact on the people of this city. It’s going to reach every neighborhood, every borough — 200,000 units over 10 years," ...
De Blasio to Unveil Affordable Housing Plan
Monday, May 05, 2014
After a delay last week, the mayor was expected to detail his plan to create 200,000 units in 10 years on Monday.
Countdown to de Blasio's Big Housing Reveal
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Spoiler Alert: Community groups might not like the plan's zoning changes.
Report Documents Growing Housing Crisis in NYC
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
New York City's Comptroller Scott Stringer has released a report highlighting the numerous challenges Mayor Bill de Blasio faces as his administration develops an affordable housing strategy expected to be released by May 1.
“Despite multi-billion dollar initiatives to expand the affordable housing stock in New York City, apartments have ...
The Horseless eCarriage Debuts
Thursday, April 17, 2014
A new electric carriage that would replace the horse-drawn one carries eight passengers and has a top speed of 30 mph.
Is $95 Million Enough?
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Gov. Cuomo announced funding for affordable housing but WNYC has learned it largely comes from dwindling sources.
