community land trusts

February

2023

2

Leaving the Speculators in the Rear-View Mirrow: Preserving Housing with Municipal Arrears Through Off-Ramps from the Speculation Superhighway

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A system to replace NYC’s tax lien sale should advance critical affordable housing and equitable development goals. This report outlines a framework through which New York City can enforce the collection of property tax arrears and other debts, in ways that prevent the displacement of vulnerable homeowners, preserve affordable rental units, and expand the pipeline of properties for new development.

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August

2022

25

City & State NY: As Homeownership Rates Decline in New York City, Could Community Land Trusts be an Answer?

City & State NY — Over the past decade in New York City, a housing shortage, increased investor activity and quickly rising home prices have exacerbated the affordable housing crisis. Today, there are almost no apartments with a monthly rent below $1,500 in the city. Housing advocates and policymakers have been pushing the city to invest in different housing models that prioritize affordability over profit.

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