On January 4, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed Dina Levy as the Commissioner of the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Mayor Mamdani also signed an executive order creating “Rental Ripoff” hearings, for New Yorkers to speak with relevant City agencies about challenges they face as renters.
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HPD Adds NYCHA Housing Violations From Court-Ordered Inspections to Online Portal
On October 7, 2025, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) announced an additional transparency tool added to allow NYCHA residents to keep track of ongoing violations at the buildings they live in.
Violations issued by HPD after court-ordered inspections will now be available to view on HPD Online, the agency’s public information portal. The inspections can be requested in Housing Court by … <Read More>
City Announces Agreement to Save Elizabeth Street Garden, Build Affordable Housing in Lower Manhattan
On June 23, 2025, Mayor Eric Adams announced an agreement to create over 600 affordable homes in Lower Manhattan while preserving the Elizabeth Street Garden site, which had previously been scheduled for closure and redevelopment into housing.
Governor and Mayor Celebrate Completion of New Senior Housing in Morris Heights Section of the Bronx
On June 3, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the completion of the YP Senior Residence, a 117-unit affordable development in Morris Heights.
Governor Celebrates Opening of 71-Unit Affordable and Supportive Housing Development in Brownsville
On May 1, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the completion of The Rise, a new affordable and supportive housing development in Brownsville, Brooklyn. The project is located on “Site J” of New York State Homes and Community Renewal’s Vital Brooklyn Initiative, a community development initiative for Central Brooklyn that aims to address local social, economic, and health disparities.
City Requests Proposals for Hudson Square Affordable Housing and Rec Center Project
On February 14, 2025, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, joined by critical stakeholders, launched the requests for proposals for the 388 Hudson Street development project. The City hopes to transform the underutilized site in the Hudson Square neighborhood into a community-focused mixed-use development. This project is part of the City’s “Manhattan Plan”, which was first announced in his fourth State of the City address last month. The Manhattan Plan aims to create 100,000 new … <Read More>