Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced on Apr. 10 a series of actions taken during his first 100 days in office to address New York City’s housing crisis, focusing on protecting tenants and holding landlords accountable.
The announcement highlights the urgency of the city’s ongoing housing challenges, including rising rents and low vacancy rates. The measures aim to provide immediate relief for renters while laying the foundation for long-term improvements in affordable housing.
Mamdani said, “We are in a housing crisis, and New Yorkers cannot afford delay or half-measures. From day one, we’ve stood with tenants, taken on bad landlords, and started to move the machinery of government at the speed this moment demands. We’re enforcing the law, building more housing and investing in the homes New Yorkers already live in – because safe, dignified and affordable housing is every New Yorker’s right.”
Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning Leila Bozorg added: “In our first hundred days, we have delivered meaningful immediate relief for thousands of New Yorkers, while laying the groundwork for long-term success. We’re protecting tenants, investing in affordable housing, and ensuring that every neighborhood is a part of the solution to the housing crisis – because New Yorkers deserve a city they can afford.”
Cea Weaver, Director of the Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants said: “In the Mamdani administration, the Mayor of New York is on tenants’ side. In 100 days, we launched Rental Ripoff Hearings across the five boroughs and heard from thousands of New Yorkers about what we can do to be more responsive to their needs. We have already made clear that we will use every tool at our disposal to protect tenants, crack down on persistent bad landlords, and preserve affordable homes. We will continue working to ensure that every New Yorker has a safe and stable home.”
Among other actions detailed by City Hall were Executive Order 3 revitalizing tenant protection offices; new investments aimed at improving affordability; increased enforcement against negligent landlords; streamlined processes intended to accelerate construction; as well as citywide hearings collecting testimonies from residents about rental practices.
The administration’s approach pairs legal enforcement with efforts both short- and long-term designed to improve living conditions across thousands of apartments citywide.
