NYC Housing Calendar: Hearings on Eviction Rights, NYCHA Mold, and Affordable Housing Deadlines

New York City residents have a full week of housing and land use-related events and deadlines to navigate, including public hearings on tenant protections and expiring applications for affordable housing units.

The New York City Council will hold a critical oversight hearing today, October 30th, on the city’s Right to Counsel program in housing court, a policy designed to provide legal representation to low-income tenants facing eviction. This program, initially launched in 2017, is facing scrutiny as officials assess its effectiveness in addressing the city’s ongoing housing crisis. Additionally, the Committee on Finance will discuss a bill establishing a real property tax exemption for Cold War veterans. Several other Council committees will meet this week to discuss topics ranging from mold remediation at NYCHA developments to fire safety regulations for community energy storage facilities.

For those seeking affordable housing, several lotteries are nearing their application deadlines, including units at 570 Washington Street in Manhattan (deadline today) and The Carroll in Brooklyn (deadline tomorrow). Income eligibility requirements vary by development, with some units available to households earning up to $227,500. A complete list of expiring lotteries can be found here. The lack of affordable housing options continues to be a major challenge for many New Yorkers, driving demand for these subsidized units.

Beyond the Council hearings and lottery deadlines, events this week include a panel discussion hosted by Crain’s and the Real Estate Board of New York on the future of real estate, and a screening of the documentary “Slumlord Millionaire” followed by a Q&A with housing advocates. For more information on voting in the general election, including charter measures related to housing permits, visit the NYC Board of Elections website. Officials say they will continue to monitor the Right to Counsel program and assess its impact on eviction rates.