Matt Yan

New York

Real Estate Fellow at The New York Times

real estate fellow @nytimes 🇵🇭🏳️‍🌈 [email protected] // alum: @northeastern @sfchroniclefood @bostonglobe (he/him)

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Articles

In Brooklyn, a 19th-Century College Is Turned Into Luxury Rentals

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Matt Yan |Hiroko Masuike

The restored building in Bedford-Stuyvesant was once home to the College of St. John the Baptist, which later became St. John's University. The Hartby in Bedford-Stuyvesant in Brooklyn has features, like this chapel window, that have been restored from when the building was the College of St. John the Baptist in the 1800s. Credit... Residents will soon bring new life to the halls of a 19th century Catholic college in Brooklyn that stood empty and in ruins for over a decade.
Black Churches Are Awarded $8.5 Million in Grants for Preservation

1 month ago | news.nestia.com | Matt Yan

Grants were awarded to churches in 19 states, from Alabama to California. Credit...via The National Trust for Historic Preservation Black Churches Are Awarded $8.5 Million in Grants for PreservationThe initiative to save historic Black churches has aided 108 congregations since 2023. By Matt YanBlack churches across the country recently were awarded more than $8 million in grants, part of an effort to preserve buildings that played significant roles in Black history.
Black churches are awarded $8.5 million in grants for preservation

1 month ago | phillytrib.com | Matt Yan

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is on display at The Pennsylvania Convention Center until March 9. Upon walking through the entrance doors to the exhibit, spectators are greeted by a bold passageway of vibrant colors and LED lighting inviting you to take a pause on the now and step into the…
Is Philadelphia the New Hot Spot for New Yorkers?

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Matt Yan

Moving to New York City is often aspirational, with many newcomers drawn to the arts scene, nightlife and career opportunities. But it's also expensive - which is why so many New Yorkers are looking to move out. But both groups have something in common, according to a StreetEasy report.
Government workers who have lost their jobs worry about their housing

1 month ago | sanjuandailystar.com | Matt Yan

By Matt YanAfter losing his job at the U.S. Forest Service, Cameron McKenzie was worried about finding a new job. But first, he had a more immediate concern: How was he going to pay the mortgage? He’s done the math — finding another job in the environmental sector could take months — and keeping up with the nearly $2,700 monthly payment on his three-bedroom home in Blairstown, New Jersey, will be a challenge, if not impossible.
Black Churches Are Awarded $8.5 Million in Grants for Preservation

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Matt Yan

Grants were awarded to churches in 19 states, from Alabama to California. Credit... via The National Trust for Historic Preservation The initiative to save historic Black churches has aided 108 congregations since 2023. Black churches across the country recently were awarded more than $8 million in grants, part of an effort to preserve buildings that played significant roles in Black history. The grants, ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 and totaling $8.5 million, were announced on Feb.
Government Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Worry About Their Housing

1 month ago | phillytrib.com | Matt Yan

Leadership of The Philadelphia Tribune received a citation from Philadelphia City Council on Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025 in honor of the newspaper’s commitment to the Black community for over 140 years.
Government Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Worry About Their Housing

1 month ago | myheraldreview.com | Matt Yan

After losing his job at the U.S. Forest Service, Cameron McKenzie was worried about finding a new job. But first, he had a more immediate concern: How was he going to pay the mortgage? He’s done the math — finding another job in the environmental sector could take months — and keeping up with the nearly $2,700 monthly payment on his three-bedroom home in Blairstown, New Jersey, will be a challenge, if not impossible.
Government Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Worry About Their Housing

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Matt Yan

After losing his job at the U.S. Forest Service, Cameron McKenzie was worried about finding a new job. But first, he had a more immediate concern: How was he going to pay the mortgage? He's done the math -finding another job in the environmental sector could take months - and keeping up with the nearly $2,700 monthly payment on his three-bedroom home in Blairstown, N.J., will be a challenge, if not impossible.
Which States Attract the Most New Residents?

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Matt Yan

Moving out of state can be costly and complicated, but Americans have been doing it on a consistent basis recently, according to a report. And one region has been attracting more new residents than any other. Researchers at StorageCafe, an online storage-space marketplace, analyzed 2023 U.S. Census Bureau data in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. to track net migration, which is calculated by subtracting the total number of departures from the total number of arrivals.