Showing entries tagged with: Rent
July 17, 2013
All Around the Media: Signs of the Affordability Crisis
The press has been buzzing lately with stories about both sides of the affordability crisis -- rising rents and falling wages. While this is a larger national trend, we are at the forefront of the crisis in the Bronx, and much of the press makes note of this. We took on this issue in our May report, Nowhere to Go: A crisis of affordability in the Bronx.
June 19, 2013
In the Borough with the Highest Rent Burdens, Section 8 Keeps Families Afloat
Cuts to Section 8 would severely impact the Northwest Bronx.
June 12, 2013
Section 8 At Stake in Sequestration
Federal budget sequestration threatens Section 8 subsidies and, in turn, our neighborhoods.
June 5, 2013
Vigil for workers at Unique Thrift Store in Kingsbridge this Thursday
There will be a Prayer Vigil for Unique Thrift Workers this Thursday, June 6th from 3:30-4:30pm at Unique Thrift Store in Kingsbridge (218 West 234th Street). This is an opportunity for the community to support the workers who are forming a union to ensure dignity and respect, wages they can live on, and improved benefits including paid sick days.
May 8, 2013
UNHP’s 30th Anniversary Forum Highlights Crisis of Affordability in the Bronx
A week ago we held our 30th Anniversary Forum at Fordham University and released our report, Nowhere to Go: A crisis of affordability in the Bronx.
April 10, 2013
Former UNHP Intern and MSNBC Host, Chris Hayes, Highlights Struggles of Low-Wage Workers
Are we moving towards a low-wage economy? In preparation for our May 1st forum, check out some background information on the jobs situation.
February 13, 2013
More and more Bronx families pay half of their income on rent
Data from the 2011 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey shows that in much of the Bronx it is typical for a household to spend at least 50% of their income on rent.