A constitutional crisis in Section 8 housing

About this episode

The episode discusses proposals for property taxes and rent control while exploring the debate over Section 8 vouchers in New York City.

In the latest episode of Deconstruct, a podcast by The Real Deal, hosts Lilah Burke and Hannah Kramer talk about proposals for increased property taxes, rent control, and a rezoning that could open a floodgate for New York City development. In an interview with TRD Policy Pro reporter Caroline Spivack, they dive into a debate over Section 8 vouchers, which some landlords say are unconstitutional.

People in this episode

Hosts: Lilah Burke, Hannah Kramer

Guest: Caroline Spivack

Topics covered

• Section 8 housing
• property taxes
• rent control
• New York City development
• constitutional debate

Keywords

• Section 8
• housing crisis
• property taxes
• rent control
• New York City
• development
• constitutional crisis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Real Deal, Section 8

Places: New York City

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