On May 9, 2022, the Board of Correction released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation concerning the deaths of Tarz Youngblood (February 27, 2022), George Pagan (March 17, 2022), and Herman Diaz (March 18, 2022).
On September 12, 2022, the Board of Correction released a report presenting findings and recommendations in connection with its investigation regarding six suicides and four deaths by drug intoxication that occurred in Department of Correction custody in 2021.
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.
In recent months, there has been mounting evidence, including first-hand observations by Board members and staff, that the New York City Department of Correction (DOC or Department) has been locking down housing units for longer durations and with greater frequency.
Housing is considered affordable if it costs about one-third or less of what the people living there earn, also known as Area Median Income (AMI). The 2021 AMI for the New York City region is $107,400 for a three-person family (100% AMI).
The New York City Rent Freeze Program is comprised of the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and the Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE). The program assists low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
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.