One long-forgotten housing option is residential hotels; a century ago, most renters lived in hotels and shared space with short-term tenants. I just read a book, Living Downtown, about the rise and fall of residential hotels. Rather than discuss them in detail I refer you to my amazon.com … [Read more...]
Over 200 Illegal Hotel Buildings in NYC
From AMNY: Report: 200 illegal hotels exist in the cityThere are more than 200 apartment buildings in the city that have been illegally converted to hotels, according to a report released Sunday, significantly reducing the number of rent-stabilized units available. ... Illegal hotel operators … [Read more...]