FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 03, 2025
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Residents of Isaacs Houses to Be Next to Vote on the Future of Their Homes

Start of the engagement period on November 3 initiates 100-day engagement period 

30-day voting period, overseen by a third-party voting administrator, enables residents to choose between entering the Public Housing Preservation Trust or the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together program, or remaining Section 9 housing

NEW YORK – The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today announced that Isaacs Houses in Manhattan will be the next development to hold an official vote, giving residents a say in the future of their homes. The voting process — which has taken place at seven developments since it was first launched in 2023 — will provide NYCHA residents with an opportunity to choose whether their development should enter the Public Housing Preservation Trust or join the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, both of which leverage alternative funding streams available through the federal government. Residents can also choose for their development to remain Section 9 housing.  

One hundred days of public engagement began with the Notice of Vote on November 3, and will be followed by a 30-day voting period — expected to run from February 13 to March 16, 2026 — during which residents will be able to vote online or by mail, or in person during the last five days of the voting period, beginning March 12. A qualified, third-party election administrator will conduct and oversee the election. 

“Giving residents the opportunity to learn about and vote on the long-term future of their homes is one of the major tenets of NYCHA’s modernization work,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development, and Workforce Adolfo Carrión, Jr. “I look forward to seeing this process continue and ultimately improve the lives of over 1,000 residents at Isaacs Houses.”   

"This is an amazing opportunity for the residents of Isaacs Houses, the first development in Manhattan to hold a vote, to have their voices heard regarding the future of their homes," said NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt. "We look forward to engaging with residents — on the ground, in their community — to discuss the importance of this upcoming vote." 

“As residents, we’re the ones who live with the changes every day, so our voices have to be part of the decision from the start,” said Isaacs Houses Resident Leader Rose Bergin. “When programs like the Trust or PACT are being considered, real engagement means more than just being informed. It means being heard, respected, and included in shaping what happens in our community. When residents are truly involved, it builds trust, makes the process more transparent, and helps ensure the outcome actually works for the people who call this place home.” 

Home to 1,131 residents in 633 apartments, Isaacs Houses has an estimated 20-year capital need of approximately $248 million. NYCHA estimates needing nearly $80 billion for repairs across its portfolio.   

The New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust is a fully public entity signed into law by New York Governor Kathy Hochul in 2022 following extensive advocacy from the Adams administration and NYCHA. The Trust is expected to unlock billions of dollars in federal funding for comprehensive renovations at NYCHA developments to improve living conditions for residents. Under the Trust, a development is kept 100 percent public and converted to the more stable, federally funded Project-Based Section 8 program, while ensuring residents always maintain their rights, including permanently affordable rent.

The PACT program similarly transitions developments from traditional Section 9 assistance to Project-Based Section 8 and unlocks funding for designated third-party PACT partners to complete comprehensive repairs. The Authority is on track to include 62,000 apartments in the PACT program in order to bring the benefits of comprehensive apartment repairs and building upgrades, as well as enhanced property management and social services, to more than 142,000 residents.     

According to the official voting procedures, residents are eligible to vote if they are 18 years or older and part of the household composition. Participation from a minimum threshold of 20 percent of all heads of household is required for a vote to be considered valid and binding. The independent voting administrator will conduct the vote and certify the results. Once the 30-day voting period has ended, votes will be tallied and announced.