Bill > A04957

This bill authorizes the New York City Council to have increased oversight and investigative powers regarding the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). Specifically, the bill empowers the City Council to mandate that NYCHA produce detailed reports about its operations, including the condition of housing projects and project-based Section 8 voucher developments where the authority has an ownership stake. The City Council can determine the specific content, deadline, frequency, and recipients of these reports through local law. Additionally, the bill amends the New York City Charter to require the City Council to review NYCHA's activities on a regular and continuous basis, including evaluating the authority's service goals, performance, and management efficiency. A standing committee of the City Council must now hold at least one hearing each year specifically focused on NYCHA's activities. These changes aim to increase transparency and accountability of the city's public housing management by providing the City Council with more robust oversight mechanisms.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4957