NYC Council passes bill giving nonprofits first chance to buy run-down buildings
The City Council on Thursday passed the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, a controversial bill that would give…
Mamdani Administration Applauds Transfer Of 3 Distressed Rent-Stabilized Buildings
Three long-neglected rent-stabilized buildings found new ownership Wednesday, to the delight of the Mamdani administration. The Crown Heights…
COPA housing bill draws support and skepticism ahead of NYC Council hearing | The Riverdale Press
by Olivia Young Dozens of advocates rallied Aug. 13 near City Hall for “COPA Cabana” — a beach-themed…
COPA Is Officially Dead As City Council Lets Adams’ Veto Of Controversial Bill Stand
New York City’s real estate industry can breathe a sigh of relief: The housing bill that would have allowed nonprofits…
New bill expands buying power for Bronx affordable housing groups over landlords and developers – Bronx Times
Bronx-based affordable housing groups won a City Council vote yesterday on the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA),…
Advocates rally for passage of land trust legislation | The Riverdale Press
Olivia Young A controversial affordable housing bill — the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, or COPA — is…