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Is NYC’s affordable housing system on the verge of collapse?
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- Real Talk NYC
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- Oct 7, 2025
- Duration seconds
- 1093
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Summary
New York’s rent-stabilized housing system covers nearly a third of the city’s apartments and shelters more than 2 million New Yorkers. But rising costs, outdated regulations, and political battles are pushing this system to the brink. In this episode, we’re joined by Matt Engel, President of Langsam Property Services, to break down what’s really happening behind the scenes. We explore how 2019 reforms, skyrocketing insurance costs, and proposals for multi-year rent freezes are reshaping the city’s housing landscape, and what’s at stake for both tenants and owners if the system isn’t fixed. Want to learn more about REBNY? Visit www.rebny.com