About NYCHA

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1934 to provide decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to 1 in 16* New Yorkers, providing affordable housing to 511,384 authorized residents through public housing and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) programs as well as Section 8 housing. NYCHA has 177,565 apartments in 2,410 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments. In addition, NYCHA connects residents to critical programs and services from external and internal partners, with a focus on economic opportunity, youth, seniors, and social services. With a housing stock that spans all five boroughs, NYCHA is a city within a city. View NYCHA’s Fact Sheet (PDF).

*As per July 2023 U.S. Census Population Estimate

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Audio description: This is the New York City Housing Authority’s (NYCHA) video playlist. It features many videos highlighting NYCHA’s mission to keep homes permanently affordable and preserve resident rights and protections.

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