Housing New York Podcast — New Episode Out Now
Episode runtime: ~10 minutes
In this week’s episode of Housing New York, we cover the big debates shaping housing in New York: from the real meaning of “the rent is too damn high” to the FARE Act, Bill de Blasio on the Rent Guidelines Board, and even a moment of agreement with Jacobin’s Bhaskar Sunkara.
🎧 Listen now: Play on Substack | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music
Highlights from the Episode
1:12 — “The rent is too damn high” (and not nearly high enough)
Howard Slatkin, writing for Vital City, argues that New York rents are simultaneously unaffordable for tenants and unsustainable for building operations.
👉 Read the full article: Vital City
3:35 — The ‘FARE Act’ Effect
We explore how new legislative proposals like the FARE Act are reshaping the conversation about leasing and affordability. Open Igloo’s summer rent report puts numbers behind the trend.
👉 Read the data: Open Igloo NYC Summer 2025 Rent Report
5:14 — Kenny on NY1’s Inside City Hall
Our very own Kenny joined Errol Louis to outline owner perspectives and real affordable housing solutions in a citywide spotlight.
👉 Watch the segment: NY1 Inside City Hall
6:09 — Bill de Blasio Confirms RGB Independence
The former mayor reminds listeners that the Rent Guidelines Board is an independent body—something often overlooked in heated debates.
👉 Read the full interview: The New York Editorial Board
7:09 — Finding Common Ground with Jacobin’s Bhaskar Sunkara
Can socialists and owners agree on anything? This conversation explores surprising overlaps in the rent control debate.
👉 Watch: Conversations with Coleman: Capitalist vs. Socialist
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The Housing New York podcast is produced by NYAA to keep members up to date with the policy, data, and debates shaping the city’s multifamily housing landscape.
