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√ NY Agencies

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Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)

HPD is responsible for developing and maintaining affordable housing, enforcing housing quality standards, and regulating the city’s housing market. HPD also inspects homes for safety, brings cases in Housing Court, and engages in community revitalization initiatives. Mayor’s Management Report

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New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)

NYCHA manages and maintains public housing in New York City. It is the largest public housing authority in North America, providing housing for low- and moderate-income residents. Mayor’s Management Report

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Department of Homeless Services (DHS)

DHS is responsible for providing emergency shelter and services to homeless individuals and families in New York City. It also works to prevent homelessness through outreach and prevention programs.
Mayor’s Management Report

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Housing Development Corporation (HDC)

HDC is a public benefit corporation that finances the development, preservation, and rehabilitation of affordable housing in partnership with HPD and other entities.

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Department of City Planning (DCP)

DCP plays a crucial role in shaping the city’s physical and socioeconomic framework, which includes planning for housing needs. Mayor’s Management Report

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New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)

HCR is a state agency that oversees public and affordable housing programs across New York State, including in New York City, and works in collaboration with city agencies.

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New York City Department of Buildings (DOB)

DOB ensures the safety and quality of construction and maintenance of buildings in New York City and enforces housing codes and regulations related to building safety.
Mayor’s Management Report
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New York City Department of Finance

The Department of Finance handles property tax assessments and collections and offers tax abatements and exemptions to homeowners and landlords who provide affordable housing. Mayor’s Management Report

√ Reports

2025 Housing Supply Report

NYC Rent Guidelines Board released this report May 2025. It covers housing supply, vacancy rates, and construction trends. It discusses rent stabilization system, overcrowding and affordability. Key findings include that the vacancy rate is extremely low (~1.41%) and about 9.2% of rental housing is overcrowded.

    NYC HOUSING TRACKER REPORT

    New York Housing Conference’s New York City Housing Tracker shows important housing data by City Council district, focusing on aordable housing production. Council district data allows city residents and elected and government ocials to see where housing is and is not being built.

    City of Yes for Housing Opportunity

    The final version of City of Yes for Housing Opportunity is expected to enable the creation of 80,000 homes over the next 15 years. It is carefully designed to work differently in different neighborhoods and has a number of components. See also Where We Live NYC 2025

    Housing Production in New York City (2025)

    This NY State Comptroller report Housing Production in New York City (2025) details housing construction trends, permits and development pipeline
    and geographic patterns of growth. One key finding, in 2024, the City’s housing production hit another record, growing a further 25 percent over the year to reach nearly 38,000 net units. 

     

    Where We Live NYC - Update 2024

    This progress report provides status updates on the six strategic goals, 19 strategies, and 81 commitments that the City has made to address obstacles to fair housing.

    State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods in 2022
    This report, produced by the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at New York University, provides a comprehensive overview of housing and neighborhood conditions in New York City,
    Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments

    This state controller audit reviews whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes. 

    New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Reports
    NYCHA publishes annual reports detailing its operations, financial status, and progress on various initiatives. These reports provide insights into the management of public housing in the city, including maintenance efforts, capital projects, and resident services.
    New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) Reports
    The RGB annually publishes reports on rent adjustments for rent-stabilized apartments. These reports include research on rental housing market conditions, cost drivers for maintaining rental properties, and analyses that inform the Board’s decisions on rent adjustments.
    Reports by the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy
    The Furman Center produces influential research and reports on housing, land use, and real estate in New York City, offering critical analyses of housing policy issues.
    New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Reports
    While a state agency, HCR’s reports often include information relevant to New York City, especially regarding state-funded affordable housing programs and rent regulation.
    Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness

    The Housing Blueprint ties together the work of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS), and many other City agencies, to break down silos and address housing issues in a more holistic way.

    Rents Grow Faster Than Wages Across the US – and NYC Feels the Brunt

    An analysis of Zillow® and StreetEasy® rental data, combined with wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that since the pandemic, rent growth has far outpaced wage growth in 44 out of the 50 largest United States metros. While rents nationally have grown 1.5 times faster than wages on average since 2019, they’ve shot up three times as much in some areas.

    2025 Housing Supply Report

    NYC Rent Guidelines Board released this report May 2025. It covers housing supply, vacancy rates, and construction trends. It discusses rent stabilization system, overcrowding and affordability. Key findings include that the vacancy rate is extremely low (~1.41%) and about 9.2% of rental housing is overcrowded.

      City of Yes for Housing Opportunity

      The final version of City of Yes for Housing Opportunity is expected to enable the creation of 80,000 homes over the next 15 years. It is carefully designed to work differently in different neighborhoods and has a number of components.

      NYC HOUSING TRACKER REPORT

      New York Housing Conference’s New York City Housing Tracker shows important housing data by City Council district, focusing on aordable housing production. Council district data allows city residents and elected and government ocials to see where housing is and is not being built.

      Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments

      This state controller audit reviews whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.

      Where We Live NYC - Update 2024

      This progress report provides status updates on the six strategic goals, 19 strategies, and 81 commitments that the City has made to address obstacles to fair housing.

      State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods in 2022
      This report, produced by the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at New York University, provides a comprehensive overview of housing and neighborhood conditions in New York City,
      Housing Production in New York City (2025)
      This NY State Comptroller report Housing Production in New York City (2025) details housing construction trends, permits and development pipeline
      and geographic patterns of growth. One key finding, in 2024, the City’s housing production hit another record, growing a further 25 percent over the year to reach nearly 38,000 net units.
      2021 New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey Selected Initial Findings

      The New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey provides insights into the city’s housing market. The survey provides information on the supply of housing, composition and net change, tenure and types of housing, unit size, accessibility, rent levels, rental inventory and vacancies, affordability of the rental inventory, turnover in rental units, the condition of rental housing, the renter population, disparities in housing quality, residential crowding, rent burden, and financial hardship

      New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Reports
      NYCHA publishes annual reports detailing its operations, financial status, and progress on various initiatives. These reports provide insights into the management of public housing in the city, including maintenance efforts, capital projects, and resident services.
      New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) Reports
      The RGB annually publishes reports on rent adjustments for rent-stabilized apartments. These reports include research on rental housing market conditions, cost drivers for maintaining rental properties, and analyses that inform the Board’s decisions on rent adjustments.
      Reports by the Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy
      The Furman Center produces influential research and reports on housing, land use, and real estate in New York City, offering critical analyses of housing policy issues.
      Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness

      The Housing Blueprint ties together the work of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the NYC Department of Social Services (DSS), and many other City agencies, to break down silos and address housing issues in a more holistic way.

      New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Reports
      While a state agency, HCR’s reports often include information relevant to New York City, especially regarding state-funded affordable housing programs and rent regulation.
      Rents Grow Faster Than Wages Across the US – and NYC Feels the Brunt

      An analysis of Zillow® and StreetEasy® rental data, combined with wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shows that since the pandemic, rent growth has far outpaced wage growth in 44 out of the 50 largest United States metros. While rents nationally have grown 1.5 times faster than wages on average since 2019, they’ve shot up three times as much in some areas.

      √ Data sets

      NYC Open Data - Housing New York Units by Building
      This dataset includes information on the housing units, both affordable and market rate, that have been newly constructed, preserved, or financed by the City of New York.
      Department of Housing Preservation and Development Budget Overview 2026

      This NYC Council document discusses the HPD’s 2025–2026 budget cycle, the HPD budget (~$1.6–$1.7 billion annually), capital investments in affordable housing, subsidy programs and housing initiatives.

      Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) Complaints, Violations, and Registrations

      HPD provides various datasets on housing complaints, violations, and building registrations, which are crucial for understanding housing quality and enforcement actions.

      HPD Complaints
      HPD Violations
      HPD Registrations

      NYC Rent Stabilization Unit Counts by Building:
      This dataset provides the count of rent-stabilized units in buildings in New York City, which is key for understanding the scope and distribution of rent-stabilized housing.
      NYC Department of City Planning (DCP)
      PLUTO and MapPLUTO: PLUTO and MapPLUTO contain detailed land use and geographic data at the tax lot level, including information on residential units.
      NYC Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS)
      ACRIS allows you to search property records and view document images for Manhattan, Queens, Bronx, and Brooklyn from 1966 to the present.
      NYCHA Fact Sheet and Resident Data Summary
      This provides data on public housing and Section 8 programs managed by NYCHA.
      Eviction Data
      The NYC Office of Civil Justice provides data on evictions in New York City.
      Housing Data Coalition Projects
      The Housing Data Coalition (HDC) is a group of individuals and organizations who collaborate on their use of public data to further housing justice in New York City. The site has a gallery of tools and resources related to housing in NYC.
      NYCHA Service Interruptions Overview

      Heat, hot water, elevator, gas and electric outage reports in NYCHA housing.

      √ Data visualizations

      NYC Planning - Community District Profiles
      These profiles provide a wealth of information, including housing data, for each community district in NYC. The interactive maps and charts are particularly useful for understanding local housing characteristics.
      Lockouts and Evictions in NYC

      The New York City Council maintains this dashboard, illustrating illegal lockouts, NYPD summonses and enforced legal evictions across the boroughs. 

      Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) - HPD Online
      This tool provides visualizations of housing development projects, building data, and more. It’s an interactive map showing building-based housing data managed by HPD.
      Furman Center's Data Search Tool
      The Furman Center at NYU provides a data search tool that allows for the exploration of housing and demographic data in New York City. It includes visualizations on various housing metrics.
      Department of City Planning (DCP)
      Zoning and Land Use Map (ZoLa): ZoLa provides a simple way to research zoning regulations and land use. While not exclusively about housing, it’s crucial for understanding housing development potential.
      Who Owns What in NYC
      This tool by JustFix.nyc allows users to visualize property ownership and management networks in NYC, helping to identify patterns of speculation and displacement.
      National Center for Health Statistics

      The Health, United States program provides national trends in health statistics. Explore the latest analyses in the online topic pages and the Annual Perspective.

      Map of NYCHA Developments

      Open Data NYC features a map of NYCHA locations.

      Equitable Development Data Explorer

      This Displacement Risk Map illustrates the level of risk residents face of being unable to remain in their homes or neighborhoods.

      √ STATISTICS

      Homeless Residents in NYC

      9/2023

      Rent Burdened Residents in NYC

      %

      2021

      Average Public Housing Rent

      2023, NYCHA

      Rent Burden
      Most New Yorkers—55 percent or 1,196,100 households—were rent burdened in 2021. A third of New York renter households, overwhelmingly low-income tenants, are severely rent burdened
      Homelessness
      In September 2023, there were 87,907 homeless people, including 31,510 homeless children, sleeping each night in New York City’s main municipal shelter system. A total of 22,778 single adults slept in shelters each night in September 2023.
      Public Housing Projects
      NYCHA has 177,569 apartments in 2,411 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments.
      Area Median Income
      The AMI for all cities across the country is defined each year by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2023 AMI for the New York City region is $127,100 for a three-person family (100% AMI).
      Public Housing Rent
      According to a 2023 NYCHA Fact Sheet, the average public housing family’s monthly rent is $557.
      Low-rent Units
      New York City lost 47 percent of its low-rent stock (441,500 apartments) between 2002
      and 2014. Between 2014 and 2021, the city lost an additional five percent of its low-rent apartments, bringing the total count down to 526,800

      Homeless Residents in NYC

      9/2023

      Rent Burdened Residents in NYC

      %

      2021

      Average Public Housing Rent

      2023, NYCHA

      Rent Burden

      Most New Yorkers—55 percent or 1,196,100 households—were rent burdened in 2021. A third of New York renter households, overwhelmingly low-income tenants, are severely rent burdened

      Homelessness

      In September 2023, there were 87,907 homeless people, including 31,510 homeless children, sleeping each night in New York City’s main municipal shelter system. A total of 22,778 single adults slept in shelters each night in September 2023.

      Public Housing Projects

      NYCHA has 177,569 apartments in 2,411 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments.

      Area Median Income

      The AMI for all cities across the country is defined each year by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The 2023 AMI for the New York City region is $127,100 for a three-person family (100% AMI).

      Public Housing Rent

      According to a 2023 NYCHA Fact Sheet, the average public housing family’s monthly rent is $557.

      Low-rent Units

      New York City lost 47 percent of its low-rent stock (441,500 apartments) between 2002
      and 2014. Between 2014 and 2021, the city lost an additional five percent of its low-rent apartments, bringing the total count down to 526,800

      √ Census & American Community Survey

      Housing Tenure
      The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of households that own or rent their homes in New York City, as well as information on the median home value and median rent.
      Housing Occupancy
      The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of housing units that are occupied, vacant, or seasonal in New York City.
      Housing Type
      The ACS provides data on the distribution of housing types in New York City, including single-family homes, multi-family buildings, and mobile homes.
      Housing Size
      The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of housing units that have one, two, three, four, or more bedrooms in New York City.
      Housing Costs
      The ACS provides data on the median gross rent, median monthly mortgage payment, and percentage of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs in New York City.
      Housing Conditions
      The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of housing units that lack complete plumbing facilities, have overcrowding issues, or have severe physical deficiencies in New York City.
      Housing Tenure
      The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of households that own or rent their homes in New York City, as well as information on the median home value and median rent.
      Housing Occupancy
      The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of housing units that are occupied, vacant, or seasonal in New York City.
      Housing Type
      The ACS provides data on the distribution of housing types in New York City, including single-family homes, multi-family buildings, and mobile homes.
      Housing Size
      The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of housing units that have one, two, three, four, or more bedrooms in New York City.
      Housing Costs
      The ACS provides data on the median gross rent, median monthly mortgage payment, and percentage of households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs in New York City.
      Housing Conditions
      The ACS provides data on the number and percentage of housing units that lack complete plumbing facilities, have overcrowding issues, or have severe physical deficiencies in New York City.

      √ Non-Profits

      Phipps Houses

      This is the oldest and largest not-for-profit developer, owner, and manager of affordable housing in New York City. Phipps Houses also operates Phipps Neighborhoods, which provides comprehensive workforce and education programs, as well as community and economic empowerment opportunities for children, youth, and families in low-income neighborhoods

      Housing Works

      A New York City based non-profit organization focusing on the crises of AIDS and homelessness.​

      Nazareth Housing
      A community-based non-profit that promotes housing stability and economic mobility among vulnerable families and individuals in New York City
      The Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs, Inc. (NAICA)
      This not-for-profit corporation provides housing intervention and assistance services to residents of the Bronx and aims to provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services
      The Bridge Inc.
      They offer a comprehensive range of services, including mental health and substance abuse treatment, housing, vocational training and job placement, healthcare, education, and creative arts programming​
      Supportive Housing Network of New York
      This organization is a membership organization that represents over 200 non-profits dedicated to developing and operating supportive housing across the city

      √ Experts

      Sean Campion - Citizens Budget Commission
      Sean Campion is the Director of Housing and Economic Development Studies. His research focuses on housing policy, economic development, and municipal finance. Prior to the Citizens Budget Commission, he worked at a public policy and urban development consulting firm and served as a Senior Budget and Policy Analyst at the NYC Independent Budget Office.
      Maria Torres-Springer - Economic and Workforce Development
      Maria Torres-Springer is the NYC Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development. Maria served as commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. She led the implementation of Housing New York, a five-borough, 12-year plan to create or preserve 300,000 affordable homes.
      Vicki Been - NYU
      Vicki Been is the a Professor of Law at NYU School of Law and faculty director of NYU’s Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy. She was deputy mayor for housing and economic development from May 2019 to December 2021.
      Dan Garodnick - Planning Commission
      Dan Garodnick is an American lawyer and former New York City Councilmember for the 4th district. He is currently the Chair of the New York City Planning Commission and has served as president and CEO of the Riverside Park Conservancy.
      RuthAnne Visnauskas - NYS Homes and Community Renewal
      RuthAnne Visnauskas is the Commissioner/CEO of NYS Homes and Community Renewal. Appointed by former Governor Cuomo, she oversees the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, which includes the State of New York Mortgage Agency and the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation.

      √ Journal Articles

      "Half the Battle is Just Showing Up: Non-Answers and Default Judgments in Non-Payment Eviction Cases Across New York State, 2016-2022"

      Authors: Ingrid Gould Ellen, Katherine O’Regan, Ryan Brenner, Sophie House, Ellie Lochhead. This research describes the prevalence of tenant non-answers and default judgments, identifies trends over time, and explores variation in these rates across New York State.

      "The Mirage of Housing Affordability: An Analysis of Affordable Housing Plans in New York City"
      This article discusses the housing crisis in New York City, particularly highlighting the burden on the poor who pay a significant portion of their income on housing.
      "Transformation of a City: Gentrification’s Influence on the Small Business Owners of Harlem, New York"
      A purposive sample of 20 Harlem small business owners operating during the city’s gentrification participated in interviews. Interview interpretations were triangulated with government documents and periodicals.
      "New York City's Affordable Housing Plans and the Limits of Local Initiative"

      Author: Alex Schwartz. New York City invested more than $18.9 billion, after inflation, from its capital budget for the development and preservation of more than 490,000 affordable housing units from 1987 to 2018. This article assesses New York City’s various affordable housing programs during this period in light of the city’s longstanding affordability problems.

      "Flexibility and Conversions in New York City's Housing Stock: Building for an Era of Rapid Change"
      Authors: Ingrid Gould Ellen, Noah Kazis. Discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on urban housing, with a focus on the conversion of commercial spaces into residential apartments in New York City.

      √ Key Issues

      Affordability Crisis
      The gap between housing costs and average incomes, the causes of high prices, such as supply constraints, and the effects on different income groups.
      Gentrification
      Socio-economic changes in neighborhoods, including displacement of long-term residents, the role of developers, and the cultural shifts that accompany gentrification.
      Eviction Rates and Tenants' Rights
      Eviction proceedings, the legal protections afforded to tenants, and the socio-economic consequences of displacement.
      Zoning and Urban Development
      The role of zoning regulations in urban development, their impact on housing supply, and debates surrounding urban density.
      Intersection of Housing and Health
      The nexus between housing conditions and public health outcomes, emphasizing the role of housing quality in community health.
      Public Housing Infrastructure
      The condition and sustainability of public housing, fiscal allocations for maintenance, and their correlation with resident socio-economic outcomes.

      √ Social Media Accounts

      theNYHC

      NY Housing Conference. Policy, news & event info source for the New York affordable housing community. Administered by the New York Housing Conference and Rising Leaders Network.

      FurmanCenterNYU

      Advancing research and debate on housing, neighborhoods & urban policy. Research Institute @nyulaw & @nyuwagner

      NYCHousing

      HPD promotes quality and affordability in the city’s housing and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods.

      ColumbiaGSAPP

      Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation.

      urbandemos

      NYU’s Urban Democracy Lab. The Urban Democracy Lab promotes critical, creative, just, and sustainable forms of urbanism through engaged scholarship.

      housingworks

      House Works aims to end homelessness & AIDS through relentless advocacy, the provision of lifesaving services, and entrepreneurial businesses that sustain our efforts.

      Last updated April 2026

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