Matthew Tropp

Director of Housing @legalaidnyc | Housing Justice lawyer by day, Dad 24/7 | Housing is a human right! | Opinions are my own

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

BREAKING: We've filed a lawsuit on behalf of tenants at River Park Towers in the Bronx, challenging a years-long pattern of wrongful eviction filings on low-income residents.
https://t.co/PjkSq0dpAT

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

CityFHEPS is more than policy—it’s a promise to keep New Yorkers housed. @NYCMayor, it's time to fully fund and implement your City for All commitment. #NoMoreBrokenPromises

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

The Legal Aid Society, for the first time in its nearly 150-year history, is proud to announce its inclusion in Newsweek’s esteemed Excellence 1000 Index 2025. 🎉

This recognition highlights organizations making outstanding contributions in their respective fields and underscores Legal Aid’s enduring commitment to providing high-quality legal representation to New York City’s most vulnerable residents.

More: https://t.co/ypyL9GyWBe

[David Brand @DavidFBrand]

NEW: NYC will soon start slashing safety net benefits to low-income residents who fail to meet state & federal 'welfare to work' requirements

The city suspended the rules in 2020, but notified nonprofits earlier today that they'll be resuming on July 28
https://t.co/T6S7axusic

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

The Rent Guidelines Board chose to further disrupt communities by rubber-stamping rent hikes that will lead to more homelessness, evictions and displacement.

[Emma Whitford @emma_a_whitford]

The RGB's tenant members walked out of last night's prelim vote, w/ rent hikes coming

"Framing the issue as one of degrees of suffering between… owners who have negative consequences from biz decisions and tenant suffering is abhorrent."

New from me: https://t.co/bDaBqTXU7u

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

ICYMI: LAS, alongside @CMPiSanchez and tenants from 1915 Billingsley Terrace, announced the Billingsley Structural Integrity Bill yesterday.

The legislation would help hold negligent landlords accountable and more. https://t.co/VMf85Sjy0H

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

NEW LEGISLATION: Today, we are joining the tenants of 1915 Billingsley Terrace – the Bronx building that partially collapsed at the end of last year – and @CMPiSanchez to announce the Billingsley Structural Integrity Bill. 🧵

[The City Reporter @THECITYNY]

Here’s THE CITY’s guide about how to get a public attorney in Housing Court, and where to find legal help:

https://t.co/K8hsWIAIzr

[Council Member Pierina Sanchez @CMPiSanchez]

SIGNED! Joined @NYCMayor & @NYCSpeakerAdams at the signing of Int 653-A, a bill I sponsored, maintaining rent stabilization for 1M+ households amidst NYC's housing emergency. With rising evictions & homelessness, Intro. 653 & Reso 256 are crucial for stable rent-regulated homes

[Gothamist @Gothamist]

Is NYC really facing a ‘squatter’ problem? Lawyers on both sides say no.

https://t.co/eQY4qicoCW

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

🚨 LAS clients at 1915 Billingsley in the Bronx are experiencing heavy rainfall pouring into their lobby through ceiling lights, stoking fears over another collapse or electrical fire.

We're calling on the landlord, the City, and FDNY to take immediate action. 🚨

[Council Member Pierina Sanchez @CMPiSanchez]

PASSED! The @nyccouncil voted on my bill continuing rent stabilization in the city for another three years.  
As the demand for housing continues to surge, and supply remains severely constrained, low-income and working-class New Yorkers are leaving in record numbers.

[CBS New York @CBSNewYork]

The New York City Council voted Tuesday that New Yorkers in rent-stabilized apartments will maintain certain protections. @ZinniaDee_TV breaks down what the legislation means for landlords and tenants. https://t.co/a4oYaVOxU7

[Julia Salazar (@juliasalazar on bluesky) @JuliaSalazar__]

Who's going to tell the @nypost that Good Cause eviction has been law for over 40 years in the Maoist stronghold known as...New Jersey?

[Coalition for the Homeless @NYHomeless]

Together with @LegalAidNYC, we testified to the NYC Council’s Committee on General Welfare this week, offering insights into the impact of proposed funding for the shelter system and programs aiding unhoused New Yorkers. Read here: https://t.co/nCy1CLrf3z

[The Legal Aid Society @LegalAidNYC]

HAPPENING TODAY: The tenants of 2201-05 Davison Ave. in the Bronx have lived with numerous health and safety violations for far too long.

Today, LAS, @CMPiSanchez, and @northwestbronx are joining them to announce a lawsuit seeking an end to decades of neglect and harassment.

[Council Member Pierina Sanchez @CMPiSanchez]

The expansion of City FHEPs housing vouchers is a critical component to solving the housing crisis. As the sponsor for these bills, I am proud of @LegalAidNYC push to not relent on behalf of the low income and working class New Yorkers.

[Emma Whitford @emma_a_whitford]

read our first pass here, including a "Hallelujah!" and some words of caution from tenant lawyers:

https://t.co/O79dWRYxVQ

[Matthew Tropp @matthewtropp]

Amen to that!

[Alex Bores @AlexBores]

Chief Judge Rowan Wilson was just asked what keeps him up at night?

"Housing Court. We need more housing, and the courts cannot build more housing."