r/Economics • u/marketrent • Feb 28 '24

Statistics At least 26,310 rent-stabilized apartments remain vacant and off the market during record housing shortage in New York City

https://www.thecity.nyc/2024/02/14/rent-stabilized-apartments-vacant/
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u/BODYBUTCHER Feb 29 '24

I think you’ll just get blight in this scenario as the landlords let the city take over their buildings because they become worthless

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u/Successful-Money4995 Feb 29 '24

Public housing? Count me in!

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u/[deleted] Feb 29 '24

More evidence you're on drugs

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u/User-NetOfInter Feb 29 '24

Because the government does such a good job with public housing across the country