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Mamdani’s Former Astoria Apartment Now Offered Off‑Market for $3,100, 35% More Than He Paid

Opponents cite the off‑market listing at a higher price as fallout from the city’s broker‑fee ban that Mamdani supported.

New Lawsuit Targets Harmony Grove Approval Over Outdated Fire Plan

NYC Moves to Speed Housing as Warnings Mount Over Rent‑Stabilized Strain

Judge-Ordered Vacate Empties South Shore Building Deemed Unsafe

Philadelphia School Board Authorizes Talks on Transferring Vacant Schools to the City

San Francisco Board Passes Lurie’s ‘Family Zoning’ Upzoning Plan in 7–4 Vote

Bristol Moves to Clear Downs Van Encampment After Human Waste Findings

Paris Approves 17 Social Housing Units at Place des Vosges

Developers Sue to Overturn Adams’ Parkland Move at Elizabeth Street Garden

Massachusetts Rent Control Drive Submits Surplus Signatures for 2026 Ballot Push

Calgary Moves To Repeal Citywide Upzoning After 13–2 Committee Vote

Barcelona Council Backs Six-Month Roadmap to Curb 'Speculative' Home Purchases

Bremen Police Cut Utilities, Seal Occupied House as Owner Files Complaint

Leipzig Police Clear Fourth Building Occupation This Week at Einertstraße

Pamplona Alta Fire Relief Stumbles as Donated Goods Are Abandoned and Fraud Allegations Surface

Venice Sinkhole Closes North Venice Boulevard, Cuts Water to Dozens After 16-Inch Main Break

San Diego County Approves Harmony Grove Village South Housing Plan With Fire-Safety Conditions

NYC Rent-Stabilized Hikes Take Effect as Protests Pressure Mayoral Candidates

Capitol Police Clear Harrisburg Tent City as I-83 Project Advances

Andalucía Says It Has Canceled 10,586 Tourist Rental Licenses as Crackdown Intensifies