In City & State Budget Talks, Advocates Look to Fortify NYCHA Amid Federal Uncertainty

With New York City and state lawmakers in the throes of finalizing new budgets, residents and advocates alike are pushing for billions of dollars in additional funding that would address public housing needs without privatization efforts.

For the 90-year-old New York City Housing Authority, adequate funding is at the top of the list for getting apartments in good condition.

Since 2023, NYCHA has estimated a near $80 billion in capital needs over the next two decades. The tab manifests itself into daily frustrations for residents, such as leaks from aging pipes, broken lobby doors and long waiting periods for work orders to be resolved.

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