Why NYC Landlords Are Fed Up | H.L. on the Rent Crisis & Real Solutions

NYC real estate developer Humberto Lopes (HL) joined FOX 5 to deliver an unfiltered look at why so many rent-stabilized apartments across the city are sitting empty. Far from neglect, HL explains that outdated rent laws, mounting property taxes, and endless court delays have made it nearly impossible for landlords to maintain or rent these units responsibly.

In the interview, HL calls out the policies that were meant to protect tenants but now hurt both renters and owners alike — leading to disrepair, vacancies, and fewer available homes. His message is clear: without real reform and balance, New York’s housing system will continue to fail everyone involved.

This is the real talk NYC has been waiting for — straight from someone who lives and breathes the city’s housing realities every day.