Brooklyn tenants demand rent stabilization
Posted: Updated:Tenants throughout the borough came together Monday to demand that the New York City Rent Guidelines Board address the city's affordable housing crisis.
They marched through Monday's storms to a public hearing concerning the board's latest proposal for rent-stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels.
According to the Rent Justice Coalition, 43 percent of people in shelters come from rent-stabilized apartments.
One by one, tenants shared their personal stories with their landlords, explaining how higher rents would affect their lives.
While landlords historically push for increases to cover the rising costs of repairs and utilities, tenants say they cannot handle the prices. That's why some are asking the board to revise preferential rent leases.
The tenants say they hope the Rent Guidelines Board takes their stories into consideration when voting on the June 27.
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Police question teen after fatal shooting at Bushwick Houses
Police question teen after fatal shooting at Bushwick Houses
Police say 15-year-old died after being shot near the Bushwick Houses on Tuesday.
An 18-year-old boy is being questioned by police after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed at the Bushwick Houses.
An 18-year-old boy is being questioned by police after a 15-year-old boy was shot and killed at the Bushwick Houses.
Rare African art collection on display in BK
Rare African art collection on display in BK
One of the world's largest and rarest African art collection is on display in Brooklyn.
One of the world's largest and rarest African art collection is on display in Brooklyn.
Care for a Cause: Juvenile Arthritis
Care for a Cause: Juvenile Arthritis
July is Juvenile Arthritis month.
July is Juvenile Arthritis month.
Business Briefs: Google, UPS and Walmart
Business Briefs: Google, UPS and Walmart
Would you let UPS into your home when you're not there? The company is testing a program that will let delivery drivers drop packages inside homes, according to Cheddar.
Would you let UPS into your home when you're not there? The company is testing a program that will let delivery drivers drop packages inside homes, according to Cheddar.
Officials: Off-duty MTA worker shot on Brooklyn subway
Officials: Off-duty MTA worker shot on Brooklyn subway
Officials: Off-duty MTA worker shot on Brooklyn subway
An off-duty MTA worker was shot while onboard a train in Brownsville Tuesday evening, sources say.
An off-duty MTA worker was shot while onboard a train in Brownsville Tuesday evening, sources say.
Boys and Girls Club gets recording studio for emerging musicians in Fort Greene
Boys and Girls Club gets recording studio for emerging musicians in Fort Greene
Boys and Girls Club gets recording studio for emerging musicians in Fort Greene
A new recording studio was unveiled Tuesday for emerging musicians at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club in Fort Greene.
A new recording studio was unveiled Tuesday for emerging musicians at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club in Fort Greene.
Word on the Street: Tattoos
Word on the Street: Tattoos
News 12 asked Brooklyn residents to show off their tattoos.
News 12 asked Brooklyn residents to show off their tattoos.
Tech Check - July 17, 2018
Tech Check - July 17, 2018
Tech Check for Tuesday, July 17, 2018.Citi Bike program offers reduced price for SNAP, public housing residents
Citi Bike program offers reduced price for SNAP, public housing residents
Citi Bike program offers reduced price for SNAP, public housing residents
The New York City Citi Bike program is set to offer public housing residents a special discounted membership.
The New York City Citi Bike program is set to offer public housing residents a special discounted membership.
Deliberations underway for all remaining suspects in Gabay slaying
Deliberations underway for all remaining suspects in Gabay slaying
Jurors have entered deliberations for all four defendants in the case of Carey Gabay -- a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and innocent bystander who died in the crossfire of a gang shootout in 2015.
Jurors have entered deliberations for all four defendants in the case of Carey Gabay -- a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and innocent bystander who died in the crossfire of a gang shootout in 2015.
Jurors have entered deliberations for all four defendants in the case of Carey Gabay -- a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo and innocent bystander who died in the crossfire of a gang shootout in 2015.
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Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
Trump and Putin hold summit in Helsinki
(Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
Sights and scenes at President Donald Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir V. Putin in Helsinki, Finland, on Monday, July 16, 2018. Images via Getty.
2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Performers
2018 Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival Performers
Celebrate Brooklyn! Festival
Here are the artists who will be performing in Prospect Park this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing in Prospect Park this summer.
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
2018 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
Historical photos of the Coney Island Boardwalk
The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.The Coney Island Boardwalk has officially been declared a historical landmark. Here are some photos of the boardwalk taken nearly 120 years ago.news
Fuhgeddaboudit Food Photos
Fuhgeddaboudit Food Photos
It's food so good, so unique, so Brooklyn....Fuhgeddaboudit!
Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
Here are some of the dishes featured on Fuhgeddaboudit Food.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
2018 Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
President Trump and first lady visit Great Britain
Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
Photos of President Donald Trump's visit to the United Kingdom in July 2018. Images via Getty.
