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Committee on Public Housing Approves Local Law on Reporting Vacant NYCHA Units
New YorkOct 29, 20253 min read
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On October 29, 2025, the New York City Council's Committee on Public Housing met to discuss and approve a local law amendment requiring detailed annual reporting on vacant New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) dwelling units. The law aims to increase transparency about vacancy rates, reasons for vacancies, and efforts to reoccupy units.
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Committee vote and attendanceLocal law amendment Int 0111-2024-ANYCHA vacancy transparencyAnnual reporting requirementsVacant NYCHA dwelling units reportingHousing
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- Approved Int 0111-2024-A, a local law amending the administrative code to mandate annual reporting on vacant NYCHA dwelling units.
- The report will include data on vacancy numbers, units in seniors-only developments, accessibility features, hazardous substance presence, and vacancy durations.
- The first annual report is due by March 1, 2027.
- The committee vote was 7 in favor, 2 absent.
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