The RightWay NYC Community Feed: July 2025 Edition

Welcome to the July Edition of The Community Feed

This month, we’re serving up summer heat with a side of real estate intrigue. In true Jersey fashion, July brings bold headlines, sizzling food festivals, and an opportunity to win a $50 Amazon gift card to one of our favorite brunch spots.

1. 📈 Goodbye Broker Fees, Hello Rent Increases...

   The FARE Act is shaking up NYC’s rental market, with lawmakers pushing to ban broker fees for renters. Will this shift the power dynamic — or just pass the costs along differently? Either way, it’s a wake-up call for agents and landlords alike.

   🔗 Read More Here

2. 🚨 “Air Bn-Beware”: NYC Shuts Down Hundreds of Illegal Rentals

   The city is cracking down on short-term listings, and many hosts are finding themselves on the wrong side of the law. If you’ve ever considered listing on Airbnb, now’s the time to double-check the rules.

   🔗 Learn More Here

3. 🔥 “Rent Up, Tempers Hot”: NYC Approves 4.5% Hike

   Despite impassioned pleas from Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani and housing advocates, the Rent Guidelines Board gave the green light to raise rents. With operating costs soaring, landlords say it was necessary. Tenants? Not so thrilled.

   🔗 Read More Here

Local Spotlight: Charles Pan Fried Chicken

Locations: 

• Harlem (Flagship): 340 W 145th St.

• Harlem West Side: 439 W 125th St.

• Upper West Side: 146 W 72nd St.

Charles Pan-Fried Chicken is more than a meal — it’s a Harlem institution. Founded by Charles Gabriel, a North Carolina native who taught himself to cook at just ten years old, Charles' has been serving soulful, pan-fried perfection for decades. What began as a passion project is now a legacy of community and culinary excellence.

Why we love it: It's not just food — it's heritage. Charles isn’t trying to be trendy; it’s a masterclass in tradition. The mac & cheese, candied yams, and collard greens are all knockout hits, and the portions are generous enough to share — if you’re feeling generous.

Monthly Give! The Classical Theater of Harlem

This month, we’re honored to partner with the Classical Theatre of Harlem, an organization dedicated to producing transformative theater rooted in the African diaspora. Their production of Memnon runs through July 25th, bringing ancient myth to life under Harlem skies. Learn more and support their work at cthnyc.org.

Events to Find Us At in July!

1. Memnon
   Location: Richard Rodgers Amphitheater, Marcus Garvey Park, Harlem
   Date/Time: Now through July 25 | 8:30 PM, Fridays at 9 PM
   Description: Harlem’s own Classical Theatre presents Memnon, a mythic hero tale under the stars.

2. DragonFest NYC
   Location: Sloan St., South Orange
   Date/Time: Saturday, July 20 | 10 AM – 6 PM
   Description: Celebrate Chinese food, music, art, and culture at NYC’s premier Asian street festival.

3. 150–155th St. Edgecombe Block Party
   Location: Between 150th and 155th on Edgecombe Ave
   Date/Time: Saturday, July 26 | 12 PM – 6 PM
   Description: Our favorite summer block party is back — hosted by yours truly! Music, food, games, and more.

If you spot us in the wild, stop and snap a selfie!

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