The focus on the city’s housing supply challenge. One of the primary drivers of high rents is an excess of demand over supply—or, put more simply, a supply shortage.
Among the greatest challenges facing New York City’s economy is the availability and affordability
of housing. Economic growth and stability in NYC depend upon the ability for workers and others
wishing to move into or within the city to find housing they can afford.
This special 2014 study compares the two methods that measure the change in annual Operations and Maintenance (O&M) expenses paid by owners of rent stabilized units in NYC.
Report detailing the findings that NYCHA staff falsely reported that they had conducted safety checks when they had not. Also report included a systemic review of NYCHA's compliance with its apartment safety check policy.
The New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (NYCHVS), sponsored by the NYC Dept of Housing Preservation and Development, is conducted every 3 years to comply with NYS and NYC’s rent regulation laws. This report is based on data from the 2011, 2014, and 2017 HVSs, which are sample surveys.
A Report examining the death of an on-duty New York City Housing Authority Caretaker at the Coney Island Houses, who was found unresponsive in a garbage hoist.
COVID-19 has been a challenging time for owners as well as tenants. Here, we summarize resources to help you access rent payments, loans, foreclosure protections, and individualized assistance.
LL220 of 2019 requires the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to report on a quarterly basis certain information relating to “inspections of nightlife establishments overseen by” the Office of Special Enforcement (OSE).
LL220 of 2019 requires the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to report on a quarterly basis certain information relating to “inspections of nightlife establishments overseen by” the Office of Special Enforcement (OSE).
LL220 of 2019 requires the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to report on a quarterly basis certain information relating to “inspections of nightlife establishments overseen by” the Office of Special Enforcement (OSE).
Pursuant Local Law 161 of 2017, 1st quarter 2020, the Office of the Tenant Advocate (OTA) received 582 inquiries, 82 of which were referred to the Office of the Building Marshal (“OBM”) at the Department of Buildings, 38 to other DOB Enforcement Units and 121 to other city and state agencies.
Local Law No. 40 of 2018, includes information regarding the urban renewal law, an explanatory urban renewal research guide, links to resources for conducting such research, and links featuring urban renewal plans/areas.
Local Law 136 of 2018, requires HPD to post a report providing the details of a plan for the development of an integrated data tracking system. HPD collects data on the delivery of its core services. Enforcing the Housing Maintenance Code, preservation, affordable housing and managing housing assets
Local Law 136 of 2018, requires HPD to post a report providing the details of a plan for the development of an integrated data tracking system. HPD collects data on the delivery of its core services - Enforcing the Housing Maintenance Code, preservation and managing the Agency's housing assets.
Under local law 1, property owners must apply for and receive a Certification of No Harassment (CONH) before applying to the Department of Buildings (DOB) for a permit to change the use or occupancy of a building or to demolish a building.
This report contains data on services provided to New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents, as required by Local Law 163 of 2016. The Mayor’s Office of Operations compiled this report from data submitted by nine City agencies and offices.
Local Law 101 of 2015,.recognizes that elevators are an essential building service for so many New Yorkers, the City Council and Mayor de Blasio enacted legislation to address concerns about elevators that remain out of service in residential buildings for extended periods of time.
LL117 of 2019, states that HPD must describe the findings of the audits of certifications of corrections. HPD must audit no fewer than 15 percent of all certifications of correction of class C violations filed with the agency.The audit includes an inspection to ensure violations are corrected.
Building on the foundation laid through Housing New York, in November 2017 the Administration committed to completing the initial goal of 200,000 affordable homes two years ahead of schedule, by 2022, and generating an additional 100,000 homes over the following four years.
Report including but not limited to: 1. the number of complaints received by the office and a description of such complaints; 2. the average time taken to respond to such complaints; 3. a description of efforts made to communicate with tenants; and 4. the number of recommendations made to the commis
Tenants who are required to leave because of an Order to Repair/Vacate Order may be eligible for relocation services, including, in some cases, temporary emergency housing through HPD. For information on whether you qualify for tenant relocation as a result of an Order to Repair/Vacate Order.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and other housing officials announce that New York City secured 28,310 affordable homes through new construction and preservation deals in Fiscal Year 2021.
Local Law of 2012 requires HPD to maintain on its website Quarterly Reports that can be viewed by the public. The Quarterly Report lists the number of foreclosure actions that began in the previous Quarter and reported to HPD.
Local Law 4 requires HPD to maintain on its website quarterly reports that can be viewed by the general public, The Quarterly report lists the number of foreclosure actions commenced during the previous quarter and reported to HPD.
Collaborative effort between HPD, Public Policy Lab and the Parsons DESIS Lab to research new ways to better inform and assist the public about affordable housing
The 2022 Proposed Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan (the “Proposed Action Plan”) is the City of New York’s annual application to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the four Office of Community Planning and Development entitlement programs.
The de Blasio Administration announced that the City is streamlining its rental assistance programs, consolidating seven different initiatives into one, to make it easier for New Yorkers to get back on their feet or remain in their homes and simpler for landlords to participate in the programs.
Mayor de Blasio announced that his administration financed 32,116 affordable homes last year, breaking the all-time record previously set by former Mayor Ed Koch in 1989 of 25,243 units.
Mayor de Blasio announced the major strides his administration was able to make in regards to affordable housing in the City, using a man named Jasper Hurst as an example for as to why affordable housing is so important.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live on MSNBC with Rachel Maddow to discuss the housing of migrant children in the City, which was done by the federal government with no notice to City officials.
Mayor de Blasio and Interim Chair Brezenoff announced widescale renovations of 2,400 NYCHA apartments, citing the need for safer, more equal housing across the city.
Mayor de Blasio held a press conference to discuss how his administration helped NYCHA grow (despite the many issues along the road) and his administration's continued efforts to better fund and improve NYCHA housing for it's residents.
Mayor de Blasio gave an address in honor of opening Building 77 at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, highlighting the importance of the building in reference to aiding in the success of New Yorkers.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to speak on a multitude of issues, ranging from injection sites and public marijuana smoking, landlord rights, and opportunities for parole for violent offenders.
Mayor de Blasio appeared on NY1 to discuss lead paint found in public housing in the City, with 800 children testing positive for elevated levels of lead in their bodies.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live at City Hall to discuss the issue of migrant children still being housed in the City without their parents and children in public housing being exposed to lead in the paint in their buildings.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live at City Hall to discuss new events in his administration, such as the $2 million NYCHA settlement, the budget for Fiscal Year 2019, and lastly school accessibility.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live at City Hall to discuss a multitude of issues, ranging from the City's new initiative in renovating public housing to the NYPD.
In Mayor de Blasio's speech introducing his plan, he centers his main goal as keeping New York City the same, regardless of the times. His efforts to aid in loft renters, who are often artists, were made to retain their imprint on the city.
Mayor de Blasio announced an aggressive plan to exterminate rodents within 10 NYCHA Buildings, attempting to increase the standard of living of the residents.