Gardener. Public interest law. LSE. NY. Fair lending/housing/zoning. Good Cause. Views my own.
Rochester NY
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Ruhi Maker retweeted
Tahanan, the modular housing project that Ezra Klein points to as “a building that might be the answer to San Francisco’s homelessness crisis” cost more than $1200/sf to build
The narrative that it cost “less than $400,000 per unit” was only true because the units were 260sf
In CA, the cost of building a rental apartment is also too damn high. RAND found that it costs more than twice as much to build a privately-funded multifamily housing project in CA than it does in Texas and 40% more than in Colorado. cal.news/4cmxfHM
📝 Ben Christopher
ALT A bar chart that shows average construction cost per square foot of rentable space. It costs more than twice as much to build a privately-funded multifamily housing project in California than it does in Texas and 40% more than in Colorado. Headline: The high cost of California building
Ruhi Maker retweeted
@FHFA's undermining of the housing finance system's safety and soundness is not going to make housing cheaper.
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ICYMI: State judge in Albany County invalidates the law governing statewide wind and solar property tax assessment model, calling it unconstitutional for delegating too much of Legislature's taxing authority
Could upend renewable development in NYS
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A market in deep freeze: the forces keeping housing unaffordable rochesterbeacon.com/2025/02/… via @rochesterbeacon
Ruhi Maker retweeted
If you have a bank account, a credit card, a car loan, or literally any other financial product - please watch 60 Minutes tonight at 7pm ET.
youtu.be/LVGy9yw-bOQ
Trillium opens expanded food pantry to meet a growing need for emergency food wxxinews.org/local-news/2025…
Roc friends we analyze mortgage lending data to see that the banks are serving everyone. Banks send their data to the CFPB on March 1st, so they can collate it and share with the public. There is no one at the CFPB, to do this. Everyone is on forced leave.@jessevantol
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered to stop work. What it could mean for you democratandchronicle.com/sto… via @DandC
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered to stop work. What it could mean for you democratandchronicle.com/sto… via @DandC
Ruhi Maker retweeted
For-profit colleges lobby lawmakers for sweetheart deals while they rip off students and hardworking taxpayers.
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City tells government staff not to block ICE from public buildings wxxinews.org/local-news/2025…
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MAA, America's largest apartment REIT by unit count with >100k units concentrated in the Sun Belt, had its earnings call a few days ago. Lots of color. Highlights:
1) New supply continues to push down rents (-8% YoY on new leases) but "the tide is starting to turn" ...
Ruhi Maker retweeted
Good morning all.
I've been spending days reporting on what is happening within the federal workforce, and will spend the weekend on it.
There is a lot to say.
But I want to start with a few posts about USAID.
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Potentially significant issue, and one every builder is watching.
National Association of Home Builders asks Trump to exempt building materials from the increased tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing their 'harmful effect on housing affordability'
h/t @m3_melody
I worked on Dodd Frank as it went through Congress. Then with amazing CFPB staff. In 2016/2017 I served on the CFPB CAC. My 3 year term ended in 2. I will never stop fighting for consumers. Director Chopra you are an American hero. Your name will never be forgotten.
It's been an honor serving as your @CFPB Director.
Every day, Americans from across the country shared their ideas and experiences with us. You helped us hold powerful companies & their executives accountable for breaking the law, and you made our work better.
Thank you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Remove Medical Bills from Credit Reports -- consumerfinance.gov/about-us… via @CFPB
Ruhi Maker retweeted
It’s long overdue that New York’s Middle Eastern and North African communities are accurately represented in our State’s demographic info.
Thanks to @SenGianaris , @votejgr, @GovKathyHochul and all the advocates, this legislation will have an immediate impact on the equity of services and resources to better serve all New Yorkers.
VICTORY! Gov Hochul signed my bill with @SenGianaris, A6219B which will result in the disaggregation of data of Middle Eastern and North African communities in NY’s state institutions. This is a BIG win for MENA representation!
Thank you to the coalition! governor.ny.gov/news/governo…
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Empire Justice Center wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season. Our offices will be closed between 12/25 and 1/1 so staff can recharge. We look forward to returning, ready to break down barriers to justice across New York State for a bright, impactful 2025!
Dr Forbes jones is w/o doubt, one of the most amazing and well qualified psychologists in the country.Her ability to use her decades plus esperience, to play a leadership role, supporting teens and young adults countywide is invaluable.
GOP legislators reject Monroe County Board of Health candidate who specializes in gender-affirming care wxxinews.org/local-news/2024…
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GOP legislators reject Monroe County Board of Health candidate who specializes in gender-affirming care wxxinews.org/local-news/2024…