Eviction rates at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties have surged under the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, raising concerns about tenant protections, according to a new audit by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander.
The PACT program, designed to address decades of underfunding and disrepair in public housing, transfers some management responsibilities to private and non-profit partners to secure funding for critical renovations. While the initiative aims to tackle NYCHA’s estimated $80 billion capital needs, eviction rates at PACT-managed properties have more than tripled in the past year, now closely resembling citywide eviction rates.
