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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Mother emotionally recalls daughter's death last Father's Day
Mother emotionally recalls daughter's death last Father's Day
It was an emotional Wednesday in Brooklyn Supreme Court as 18-year-old Tammy Lewis took the stand to testify against Shaquan Taylor, who's charged with assaulting their 16-month-old daughter on Father's Day 2017.
It was an emotional Wednesday in Brooklyn Supreme Court as 18-year-old Tammy Lewis took the stand to testify against Shaquan Taylor, who's charged with assaulting their 16-month-old daughter on Father's Day 2017.
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Vote: School Spirit Showdown Top 12
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Brooklyn is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Let the battle for bragging rights begin! News 12 Brooklyn is launching a new series, School Spirit Showdown! It's time to prove that your school RULES!
Angie Martinez calls hosting Tidal X: Brooklyn an honor
Angie Martinez calls hosting Tidal X: Brooklyn an honor
Radio personality Angie Martinez talked with News 12 about the upcoming Tidal X: Brooklyn benefit concert at the Barclays Center.
Radio personality Angie Martinez talked with News 12 about the upcoming Tidal X: Brooklyn benefit concert at the Barclays Center.
Businesses shuttered after Brooklyn food incubator suddenly closes
Businesses shuttered after Brooklyn food incubator suddenly closes
A business which provides rentable kitchen spaces for small businesses in Brooklyn has suddenly closed, forcing many of their customers out with little notice.
A business which provides rentable kitchen spaces for small businesses in Brooklyn has suddenly closed, forcing many of their customers out with little notice.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Residents, officials split on project slated for Downtown Brooklyn
Residents, officials split on project slated for Downtown Brooklyn
Community Board 2 voted against a proposed project slated for 570 Fulton St.
Community Board 2 voted against a proposed project slated for 570 Fulton St.
Community Board 2 voted against a proposed project slated for 570 Fulton St.
Community Board 2 voted against a proposed project slated for 570 Fulton St.
Man claims he was victim of hate crime
Man claims he was victim of hate crime
Man claims he was victim of hate crime
Man claims he was victim of hate crime
A Bronx man says he is worried about his safety after he claims he was the victim of a hate crime at a pizzeria last week.
A Bronx man says he is worried about his safety after he claims he was the victim of a hate crime at a pizzeria last week.
Neighbors of 'Cornerstore Caroline' say her behavior is erratic
Neighbors of 'Cornerstore Caroline' say her behavior is erratic
The fallout is continuing for a woman who wrongfully accused a child of grabbing her in a Flatbush deli.
The fallout is continuing for a woman who wrongfully accused a child of grabbing her in a Flatbush deli.
Tech Check - Oct. 17, 2018
Tech Check - Oct. 17, 2018
Tech Check for Wednesday, October 17, 2018.Firetruck involved in violent Brownsville crash
Firetruck involved in violent Brownsville crash
Emergency crews responded to a violent crash that involved a firetruck in Brownsville Wednesday.
Emergency crews responded to a violent crash that involved a firetruck in Brownsville Wednesday.
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Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Fall Fun Photos
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 Brooklyn want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BKFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
Brooklyn Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
Photos
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Yankees and Red Sox face off in ALDS
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Photos from the American League Division Series that has all eyes on the rivalry between Boston and the Bronx.
Sights and Scene Photos from New York Comic Con 2018
Sights and Scene Photos from New York Comic Con 2018
New York Comic Con is being held at the Javits Center Oct. 4-7, and News 12 is there! Click or tap on the photos to see the full album and send us your photos if you were there!
New York Comic Con is being held at the Javits Center Oct. 4-7, and News 12 is there! Click or tap on the photos to see the full album and send us your photos if you were there!
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
