Findings from a new Community Service Society of New York (CSS) brief analyzing New Yorkers’ experience using CityFHEPS—the city’s primary rental assistance program—offer valuable insights on where the program is working well, areas where voucher-holders encounter barriers, and opportunities to strengthen the program in achieving its main objective: keeping New Yorkers housed and reducing homelessness.
As the cost of living continues to strain household budgets, a new study from the Community Service Society of New York (CSS) sheds light on how low-income New Yorkers manage financial insecurity, cope with unexpected expenses, and navigate a complex web of financial institutions, public benefits, and community resources.
Tonight, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) made history, and we celebrate alongside the tenants whose testimonies and struggles made this moment possible. By freezing rents for both one- and two-year leases, the RGB has given one million households a chance to hold on to their housing amidst an escalating affordability crisis.
Today’s Rent Guidelines Board meeting revealed two stark facts: rent stabilized-landlords continue to profit, while rent-stabilized tenants continue to struggle.