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Residents urge protections for rent‑stabilized housing in Castle Hill
Summary
Neighbors at a Castle Hill roundtable warned that rising rents threaten rent‑stabilized apartments and urged protections to prevent displacement; the roundtable was organized to amplify residents' voices to local leaders.
At the Castle Hill Community Center roundtable, residents said preserving rent‑stabilized apartments must be a priority as rents rise, expressing concern that long-term neighbors face displacement without stronger protections.
"Neighbors spoke candidly about rising crime, the increasing cost of living, and the importance of protecting rent stabilized housing," Britney Schuyler reported for BronxNet. Residents asked local leaders and advocacy groups to pursue measures that safeguard rent‑regulated units and support tenants facing affordability pressures.
No specific proposals, ordinances or funding commitments were presented during the roundtable. Attendees framed the need for action as part of a broader push for housing security, asking for continued community engagement and follow-up from city officials.
