Tatyana Turner

It’s been nearly five years since the Public Housing Emergency Response Act was first introduced, without progress. But some see renewed hope in Tuesday’s election, should it bring new leadership in the White House and Congress.

Tibbs is the leader of one of 218 active resident associations across the city’s public housing system, according to NYCHA, where she's worked to install new intercoms, host community events and support tenants with issues ranging from leaks to trespassers.

At a recent City Council hearing, attorneys from the law firm Jenner and Block—the new co-monitors of NYCHA under a federal oversight agreement—shared their insights over the past eight months and answered questions about the scope of their work.

“An app which allows residents to give real-time feedback on the repair vendors in their apartments that adds up to a vendor’s scorecard so we will have real accountability for NYCHA contractors, which the audit shows is so badly needed," said Comptroller Brad

“An app which allows residents to give real-time feedback on the repair vendors in their apartments that adds up to a vendor’s scorecard so we will have real accountability for NYCHA contractors, which the audit shows is so badly needed," said Comptroller Brad Lander.

The National Public Housing Museum will open early next year in Chicago, and will feature the artwork of a NYCHA artist on its membership card.

Residents living at NYCHA's Hylan Houses in Bushwick have a few days left to make a decision on the next chapter of their homes.

After a split decision between two funding options, residents at the Hylan Houses must head back to the polls starting Feb. 26 to break the

After a split decision between two funding options, residents at the Hylan Houses must head back to the polls starting Feb. 26 to break the tie.

Lara, who’s lived at the Fulton Houses for 22 years, is among those fighting NYCHA’s plan to demolish and rebuild the campus and neighboring Elliott-Chelsea Houses. “I don’t need a dishwasher. I don’t need a washer and dryer. I don’t need all this luxury that you’re offering,” she said. “Just leave us alone. This

The goal is to bring more New Yorkers to one of the city’s commercial hubs, Midtown South, by adding up to 9,700 homes, including 2,900 affordable units and close to 800 converted office spaces.

NYCHA has the equivalent of 2,000 football fields worth of land, and two organizations are partnering up to help residents claim those spaces.

NYCHA has the equivalent of 2,000 football fields worth of land, and two organizations are partnering up to help residents claim those

Despite being under court order to remediate it, mold remains a persistent problem for NYCHA, which points to its aging infrastructure and a climbing number of physical needs across its portfolio, particularly as it pertains to plumbing.

Unlike other developments where NYCHA has held votes in recent years, residents at the Jacob Riis Houses will choose between only two options: the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program and remaining in Section 9, the current federal program it’s funded under.

Unlike other developments where NYCHA has held votes in recent years, residents at the Jacob Riis Houses will choose between only two options: the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program and remaining in Section 9, the current federal program it’s funded

Seneca Village, a once predominantly Black community in modern-day Central Park, is being commemorated to mark the 200-year anniversary since its founding.

Seneca Village, a community of predominately Black property owners in what's now Central Park, is being commemorated to mark the 200-year anniversary of its

"We have town hall meetings. We attend City Hall meetings. We pass out petitions. We speak about our fight and our plight in terms of getting the funding that we need," said Brenda Temple, a lifelong NYCHA resident and member of the Committee for Independent Community Action (CICA).

With New York City and state lawmakers in the throes of finalizing new budgets, residents and advocates alike are pushing for billions of dollars in additional funding that would address public housing needs without privatization