The New York City Council passed, in a 42-8 vote, a bill that will put an end to forcing tenant-paid brokers fees, as the city looks for strategies to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Now, whoever hires the broker will have to pay their fees.

The City Council voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to pass a bill banning landlords from forcing tenants to pay broker fees, though Mayor Adams has voiced concerns about the measure and could veto it. The bill, which has been sharply opposed by the city’s ...

There are many costs associated with living in an increasingly expensive New York City, but the broker fee might be the most detested one. Moving into an apartment in the city can easily cost more than $10,