NYCHA in the spotlight as NYC housing politics heat up: debate over rent freezes, vacancies, and new affordability tactics. Public housing giant in flux.
A city report shows NYCHA's vacant units doubled from 2,840 in 2022 to 6,740 in 2025, with vacancies lasting up to a year. The cost to renovate each unit is estimated at $52,000, highlighting inefficiencies amid a housing crisis and ongoing safety risks.