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Opinion: The Legal Case for Passing COPA Now

COPA provides a practical framework enabling tenant- and community-run housing ownership and preservation, leveraging existing financing to strengthen affordable housing in New York City.

fromCity Limits

4 days ago

Opinion: NYC's COPA Bill Isn't Ready for Primetime Yet

Throughout my career, I have been a huge supporter of empowering tenants to become homeowners, which is why it may seem odd that I do not support Intro. 902, or the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA). New York City absolutely needs to advance tenant and non-profit ownership, but I do not believe COPA is the way to achieve this laudable goal.

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fromCity Limits

1 week ago

Real estate

Opinion: New York's Opportunity for Community Ownership

COPA would empower tenants and community land trusts to purchase buildings and preserve long-term housing affordability against speculative investors.

fromCity Limits

1 week ago

New York City

Social Housing Bill Poised for Breakthrough in City Council

COPA gives community land trusts and tenant groups the first opportunity to buy certain distressed apartment buildings to preserve affordable housing.

fromCity Limits

1 week ago