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Ahmed Tigan on the 2023 New York City Housing And Vacancy Survey Findings and Their Impact on Housing Policy

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Ahmed Tigan, First Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, testifies on the 2023 New York City Housing And Vacancy Survey findings and their implications for rent control and stabilization.

  • The New York City Housing And Vacancy Survey (NYC HVS) has been a vital tool for nearly six decades, providing essential data for housing policy.
  • The survey helps establish the city's net vacancy rate, crucial for determining if a state of housing emergency exists, affecting rent control and stabilization.
  • Conducted every three years since 1962, the survey's findings were submitted to the council on February 8, 2024.
  • A decision on the housing emergency and the resolution to extend rent control and stabilization is required, with a deadline for the mayor's signature before April 1, 2024.
  • Tigan expresses gratitude toward the survey team and New Yorkers who participated, highlighting their contribution to the city's housing policy.