NYCHA, Mayor, Governor Announce Start of Planning for Elevator Upgrades at 20 NYCHA Developments January 9, 2023 On January 6, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul and interim New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt announced the start of planning for work to replace 335 elevators at 20 NYCHA developments citywide.