HPD’s language access efforts ensures all have equitable access to the Agency’s services by training front-line staff, translating its website, public-facing online consumer systems, and making translators and translating services available throughout the Agency.
Local Law of 2012 requires HPD to maintain on its website monthly reports that can be viewed by the general public on its website. The report lists properties of twenty or more units for which a notice of foreclosure has been submitted to HPD.
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.
Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes the quality and affordability of the city's housing and the strength of its many neighborhoods. HPD is responsible for carrying out the Mayors plan to build or preserve 300,000 affordability.
Executive Budget for the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) for a proposed budget for Fiscal 2021 of $89.3 billion. Topics covered include changes to the Expense and Capital Budget, as well as the programmatic impacts of COVID-19.
Local Law 1 of 2004, as amended (Local Law 1), outlines the responsibilities of multiple dwelling property owners and New York City agencies in the prevention of and response to lead-based paint hazards in multiple dwelling housing.
Local law 55 requires that landlords take steps to keep their tenants’ homes free of pests and mold. This includes safely fixing the conditions that cause these problems. Tenants also play a role in preventing indoor allergens.
HPD Anti- Harassment laws prohibit building owners from illegally forcing tenants to leave their apartments or surrender their rights through unjustified eviction notices or illegal lockouts. HPD provides information on seeking legal help and low-income tenants are eligible for free legal services.
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.