Housing
News on recent housing, real estate and development within Yonkers.
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Community Defeats Developer In Battle Over Zoning Changes
The Lake Avenue Community Association won their fight against zoning changes that would have allowed a super-sized tower in their small neighborhood.
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Yonkers Community Groups Angry With Developers
The fate of a small patch of land located rests in the hands of a developer, the Yonkers Zoning Board of Appeals, and irate local residents.
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Developer of The Mill Project in Yonkers Alleges Fraudulent Invoices by Elevator Contractor
The developer of The Mill retail and housing complex has filed a legal complaint claiming that a company hired to install elevators submitted fake invoices.
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Local Government Threatens Resident Over Critical Comment on Housing Development
After submitting a comment criticizing a new apartment tower, a resident received a message from the city threatening legal action against them.
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Neighbors Organize to Protect Community Against Zoning Changes
A well-organized community association may succeed in preventing an over-sized apartment tower from being erected in their neighborhood.
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Realtors Indicted in Property Deed Fraud Scheme
Six individuals and one corporation were indicted on numerous charges related to a real estate fraud scheme that exploited vulnerable property owners.
