News Links Morning Reads: Smaller Rent Increases Likely, Homeless Plan, Smart Crew in Chinatown By Ed Litvak - May 6, 2014 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinReddIt 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).