Morning Reads: Smaller Rent Increases Likely, Homeless Plan, Smart Crew in Chinatown

In a preliminary vote, the new Rent Guidelines Board backs smaller rent increases than in recent years and even raises the possibility of a rent freeze on some apartments (NYT).

The mayor’s new housing plan seeks to move homeless people into NYCHA apartments (Daily News).

“Requium for a Snakehead.” (New Yorker).

A look at plans for the new establishment where the Mars Bar once stood (EV Grieve).

Have a look at Smart Crew’s Chinatown mural (Animal).