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Massachusetts' tenant right‑to‑purchase bill is close to final approval but must be reconciled by a conference committee before reaching Governor Maura Healey for signature. The legislation would allow renters to buy the homes they occupy pending final agreement.
The Boston Zoning Board of Appeal approved an $18 million plan to convert the 1922 Boston Baptist Hospital nurses’ school at 85 Parker Hill Avenue into 103 residential apartments, preserving the historic exterior while adding a roof deck and modern systems.
The Zoning Board of Appeal approved a plan to replace a parking lot at 372 Neponset Avenue with a four‑story, ten‑unit apartment building featuring thirteen parking spaces. The development, owned by Paul Adamson and designed by RODE Architects, moves forward under the oversight of George Morancy.
Residents of Malta Gardens Mobile Home Park fear evictions after a recent sale, citing uncertainty over the new owner's plans for the community.
Mayor Valérie Plante blamed the previous administration for failing to act on homelessness and dismissed Projet Montréal's criticism, noting the issue’s rise and the need for new city initiatives.
Éric Duhaime warned that rising Montreal home prices, now averaging $1 million, make homeownership unaffordable for many young residents.
The Better Business Bureau warned Chicago residents in September 2026 that door‑to‑door scammers are offering fake or unnecessary roof, chimney, gutter and furnace repairs as cooler weather approaches, urging homeowners to verify contractor credentials.
Mayor Mamdani and President Trump announced a plan to build a mixed‑use neighborhood over Queens’ Sunnyside Yard, aiming to add housing and commercial space as part of broader efforts to increase New York City’s housing supply.
A CBC Toronto survey of Parkdale residents identified housing and affordability as the neighbourhood’s top concerns, findings that will feed into the “Toronto Speaks” series ahead of the mayoral election.
Mayor Valérie Plante accused the former Montreal administration of failing to act on homelessness, linking the lapse to growing social concerns in the city.
Mayor Valérie Plante accused the previous administration of neglecting homelessness and dismissed Projet Montréal’s criticism of worsening social conditions, amid a rise in homelessness in Montreal.
Toby Newton and Sherrie Patton avoided eviction after the Mesa Homeowners Association paused action and agreed to negotiate a payment plan for their $977 debt, allowing them to keep their home.
The Montreal mayor accused the previous municipal administration of failing to address homelessness and dismissed Projet Montréal’s criticism, emphasizing a need for new city policies as the issue intensifies.
Chicago has opened a public comment period, ending October 5, 2026, for a South Chicago upzoning plan aimed at increasing housing and commercial density, with resident input considered before the Plan Commission votes on adoption.
88‑year‑old Lorelie Mitchell is overseeing the design and construction of new housing and a senior facility on the former Glenboro Hotel site, converting the vacant lot into a mixed‑use development.
West Houston apartment residents recorded multiple raw sewage spills from an outdoor vent on September 20, 2026, prompting collective complaints about the recurring unsanitary condition.
A fire on the fourth floor of Odyssey House's six‑story Harlem supportive housing building injured one resident seriously, prompting a swift FDNY response.
NYCHA has served eviction notices to tenants who refused relocation, clearing the way for a $1.2 billion project to demolish 18 aging public‑housing buildings in Chelsea and rebuild new units with private‑sector partners.
Starting in October 2026, New York City will investigate every tenant heat complaint, ending a prior practice of bulk dismissals and aiming for more accountability.
The Saratoga County History Center will display thirteen energy‑efficient homes built by twelve local contractors on Oct. 3‑4 and Oct. 10‑11, expecting 3,500‑4,000 visitors and raising millions for Habitat for Humanity.
