Ruhi Maker

Gardener. Public interest law. LSE. NY. Fair lending/housing/zoning. Good Cause. Views my own.

[Bobby Fijan @bobbyfijan]

Tahanan, the modular housing project that Ezra Klein points to as “a building that might be the answer to San Francisco’s homelessness crisis” cost more than $1200/sf to build

The narrative that it cost “less than $400,000 per unit” was only true because the units were 260sf

[Nikitra Bailey @NikitraBailey]

@FHFA's undermining of the housing finance system's safety and soundness is not going to make housing cheaper.
https://t.co/yYy8DIEeh2

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

Keeping our paths to innovation open https://t.co/FZ2mU9wj1q via @rochesterbeacon

[Marie French @m_jfrench]

ICYMI: State judge in Albany County invalidates the law governing statewide wind and solar property tax assessment model, calling it unconstitutional for delegating too much of Legislature's taxing authority

Could upend renewable development in NYS

https://t.co/bZFxsn8OV3

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

A market in deep freeze: the forces keeping housing unaffordable https://t.co/b7Dxdf6ppR via @rochesterbeacon

[Erin Witte @ErinWitteNJ]

If you have a bank account, a credit card, a car loan, or literally any other financial product - please watch 60 Minutes tonight at 7pm ET.

https://t.co/rZoSP5GtAf

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

Trillium opens expanded food pantry to meet a growing need for emergency food https://t.co/uNp7AlLbtq

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

Roc friends we analyze mortgage lending data to see that the banks are serving everyone. Banks send their data to the CFPB on March 1st, so they can collate it and share with the public. There is no one at the CFPB, to do this. Everyone is on forced leave.@jessevantol

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered to stop work. What it could mean for you https://t.co/fIbbtgH2Kc via @DandC

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ordered to stop work. What it could mean for you https://t.co/fIbbtgH2Kc via @DandC

[Protect Borrowers @BorrowerJustice]

For-profit colleges lobby lawmakers for sweetheart deals while they rip off students and hardworking taxpayers.

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

City tells government staff not to block ICE from public buildings https://t.co/qjawI4af3o

[Jay Parsons @jayparsons]

MAA, America's largest apartment REIT by unit count with >100k units concentrated in the Sun Belt, had its earnings call a few days ago. Lots of color. Highlights:

1) New supply continues to push down rents (-8% YoY on new leases) but "the tide is starting to turn" ...

[Lisa Desjardins @LisaDNews]

Good morning all.

I've been spending days reporting on what is happening within the federal workforce, and will spend the weekend on it.

There is a lot to say.

But I want to start with a few posts about USAID.

[Jay Parsons @jayparsons]

Potentially significant issue, and one every builder is watching.

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

I worked on Dodd Frank as it went through Congress. Then with amazing CFPB staff. In 2016/2017 I served on the CFPB CAC. My 3 year term ended in 2. I will never stop fighting for consumers. Director Chopra you are an American hero. Your name will never be forgotten.

[Rohit Chopra @ChopraUSA]

It's been an honor serving as your @CFPB Director.

Every day, Americans from across the country shared their ideas and experiences with us. You helped us hold powerful companies & their executives accountable for breaking the law, and you made our work better.

Thank you. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

CFPB Finalizes Rule to Remove Medical Bills from Credit Reports -- https://t.co/NfuNRhynRf via @CFPB

[Office of New York City Comptroller Mark Levine @NYCComptroller]

It’s long overdue that New York’s Middle Eastern and North African communities are accurately represented in our State’s demographic info.

Thanks to @SenGianaris , @votejgr, @GovKathyHochul and all the advocates, this legislation will have an immediate impact on the equity of services and resources to better serve all New Yorkers.

[Empire Justice (@EmpireJustice on BlueSky) @empirejustice]

Empire Justice Center wishes you a happy and healthy holiday season. Our offices will be closed between 12/25 and 1/1 so staff can recharge. We look forward to returning, ready to break down barriers to justice across New York State for a bright, impactful 2025!

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

Dr Forbes jones is w/o doubt, one of the most amazing and well qualified psychologists in the country.Her ability to use her decades plus esperience, to play a leadership role, supporting teens and young adults countywide is invaluable.

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

GOP legislators reject Monroe County Board of Health candidate who specializes in gender-affirming care https://t.co/Q0hnDXKnXQ

[Ruhi Maker @MakerRuhi]

GOP legislators reject Monroe County Board of Health candidate who specializes in gender-affirming care https://t.co/Q0hnDXKnXQ