Jessica Gould appears in the following:
New Bill Would Fight Tenant Harassment
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Dangerous construction, no water, no heat: Attorney General Eric Schneiderman says these are just some of the ways landlords try to force tenants out of apartments.
State Budget Revives Controversial Tax Break for Developers
Monday, April 10, 2017
The tax break formerly known as 421a is back.
Some Staten Islanders Debate Whether Apartments Can be Too Affordable
Monday, April 10, 2017
Mayor de Blasio is working from Staten Island this week, where residents on the North Shore are anxious about development plans.
Surging Home Prices Mixed Blessing in Mott Haven
Monday, November 07, 2016
Home prices have more than doubled in the South Bronx in recent years. But rising real estate taxes can make residents more vulnerable to speculators and scams.
La Morada: At the Intersection of the Old and New Mott Haven
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Undocumented immigrants run this Oaxacan restaurant, where questions of affordability and gentrification are on the front burner.
The Affordability Crisis Reaches Mott Haven
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
What are the first signs of gentrification? WNYC looks at the affordability crisis in New York City. First up, Mott Haven in the Bronx.
Four Signs the South Bronx Is Gentrifying
Monday, September 19, 2016
WNYC is exploring New York City's affordability crisis one neighborhood at a time, starting with Mott Haven in the South Bronx.
City Council Votes Down Rezoning for Inwood Project
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
The controversial development tested a key piece of Mayor de Blasio's affordable housing plan.
Small Businesses Welcome Tools to Fight Landlord Harassment
Tuesday, August 09, 2016
When talking about expensive rents, the focus is usually on residents. But mom-and-pop shops are also feeling the squeeze, without as many tools to help them stay put. Until now.
De Blasio Administration Touts Affordable Housing Milestone
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Mayor de Blasio says it's been the best year for affordable housing in the city since Ed Koch back in 1989.
City Launches Foreclosure Buyback Program
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
A new pilot project seeks to prevent distressed properties from being sold to the highest bidders and let residents facing foreclosures stay in their homes.
Board Freezes Rents on Stabilized Apartments Once Again
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
The Guidelines Board voted not to allow rent increases on one-year leases, and allow 2 percent increases on two-year leases.
At the Frick, Film Students View Old Masters Through a New Lens
Monday, June 27, 2016
A collaboration between the Frick Collection and The Cinema School high school brings fresh meaning to the art, and cultivates a new audience for the museum.
Affordable Housing Plans Move Forward Despite Uncertainty
Monday, June 27, 2016
State lawmakers ended the legislation session without taking action on many affordable housing proposals. The de Blasio Administration says that's not getting in the way of its plans.
Rent Guidelines Board Weighs Increases
Monday, June 20, 2016
After last year's rent freeze, tenants want a rollback. But landlords say they're having trouble maintaining properties without an increase.
New York Mayor, Governor Join Vigil For Orlando Victims At Stonewall Inn
Monday, June 13, 2016
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined mourners at iconic gay civil rights site in Manhattan on Monday night.
Thousands Attend Stonewall Vigil for Orlando Victims
Monday, June 13, 2016
Mourners wiped away tears as they lay flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Stonewall's entrance, and inscribed victims names in chalk at the park across the street.
Mourners Gather At Stonewall Inn To Honor Orlando Shooting Victims
Monday, June 13, 2016
Stonewall Inn in New York City, known as the birth place of the U.S. gay rights movement, held a vigil Monday night for the victims of the nightclub shooting in Orlando, Fla.
New York's Stonewall Inn To Host Vigil In Honor Of Orlando Victims
Monday, June 13, 2016
Since news of the killings in Orlando, people have been gathering at Manhattan's Stonewall Inn. Stonewall is known as the birthplace of the nation's gay rights movement. On Monday night, it will host a formal vigil to remember those who died in Florida.
Making It Home: Affordable Housing for Artists
Monday, June 13, 2016
New York City has subsidized apartments for artists, if you’re one of the lucky ones.