Episodes

  • So Did They Tax the Rich? How NYC Dodged a 9.5% Property Tax Hike

    So Did They Tax the Rich? How NYC Dodged a 9.5% Property Tax Hike
    May 29 2026
    The Mayor has taken a nerve-inducing property tax hike on homeowners off the table. The racial implications of raising property taxes in a housing market that has changed substantially over the past 50 years, and now has higher property values in many predominantly Black and Brown neighborhoods, could have been dire. Guest: Rita Jefferson, tax analyst, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy
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    26 mins
  • The Black Bank Renaissance: Fighting Economic Downturn with Community Capital

    The Black Bank Renaissance: Fighting Economic Downturn with Community Capital
    May 29 2026
    Black banks have continued their legacy of fair lending and community activism. This is in large part because of a long practice of resiliency and perseverance in the face of immense odds and violence throughout the country’s history, such as during the Civil Rights Movement and 2008 recession. Guest: Willie Blalock, Vice President, Industrial Bank for NY & Jersey
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    30 mins
  • Tax Lien Sale

    Tax Lien Sale
    May 7 2026
    The city's tax lien sale system has been widely criticized for being predatory and disproportionately affects Black and Brown homeowners, seniors, and veterans. On this episode, staff writter Ariama C. Long speaks with Alexis Smallwood-Foote, founder of the ReAL Edgemere Community Land Trust.
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    22 mins
  • Avoiding estate planning is hurting Black and Brown homeowners

    Avoiding estate planning is hurting Black and Brown homeowners
    Apr 20 2026
    Black and Brown homeowners are statistically less likely to have a will or trust prepared in the event of their death, possibly leaving loved ones without an opportunity to inherit wealth across generations. Sabrina Bazile, senior program manager for the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, discusses the issue.
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    19 mins
  • Condo Conversions and Homeownership

    Condo Conversions and Homeownership
    Mar 30 2026
    Condominium, or condo, conversions have emerged as an option for renters in New York City that could be a promising solution to maintaining affordable housing. FM Home Loans President and CEO David Brecher dicusses condo conversions and homeownership in the city.
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    31 mins
  • What is NYC’s Housing for Health Initiative and whom does it serve?

    What is NYC’s Housing for Health Initiative and whom does it serve?
    Mar 12 2026
    New York City’s housing crisis has been undeniable for decades. It drives gentrification and displacement in historically Black and Brown communities. It forces homeowners and tenants to leave the city while others end up on the streets or in shelters. Leora Jontef, NYC Health and Hospitals Senior Assistant Vice President of Housing and Real Estate, discuses the city’s housing and homeless crisis.
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    20 mins