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NEW YORK – Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism today released New York City’s first-ever municipal Strategy to Combat Antisemitism, a comprehensive, whole-of-government plan to confront antisemitism, protect Jewish New Yorkers and strengthen Jewish institutions, traditions and communities across New York City. 

At a time when Jewish New Yorkers face a disproportionate share of hate crimes in the city, the strategy makes historic investments in prevention, security, education, survivor support and Jewish cultural life.

The strategy includes $6.4 million in Partners Against the Hate (P.A.T.H.) grants, doubling last year’s funding to community organizations such as the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) that focus on hate crime prevention and survivor support. It also includes $1 million to strengthen the physical security of synagogues and other houses of worship.  

The Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism will support implementation of Mayor Mamdani’s historic $26 million investment in the Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes. The Mamdani administration will also relaunch the once-disbanded interagency Security Infrastructure Working Group, providing technical and strategic support to Jewish houses of worship and cultural institutions seeking to strengthen their security. 

“Antisemitism has no place in New York City. Jewish New Yorkers have helped build this city, shaped its culture and strengthened our communities for generations, and they deserve to be safe, celebrated and protected by a city government that stands with them. Our administration’s Strategy to Combat Antisemitism makes historic investments in securing Jewish cultural institutions and synagogues, increasing educational opportunities for young New Yorkers and improving public awareness of Jewish history,” said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. “Together, we will root out the scourge of rising antisemitism and build a city where Jewish New Yorkers are not only safe but celebrated.” 

“As a Jewish New Yorker who is deeply dedicated to the work of combating antisemitism and uplifting Jewish communities, I am honored to release the nation’s first municipal-level Strategy to Combat Antisemitism. Antisemitism is a complex and persistent form of hate, and it cannot be addressed through a single program or agency. This Strategy brings the full power of City government to the work of preventing hate, supporting survivors, protecting Jewish institutions, educating New Yorkers and celebrating Jewish life,” said Phylisa Wisdom, the Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism. “We will continue listening to Jewish New Yorkers across the city and working alongside communities to make New York a place where everyone can live with dignity and without fear.” 

Investing in Jewish Life and Education

The strategy recognizes that to truly combat antisemitism, we must ensure that Jewish history, culture and contributions to New York City are taught and celebrated. 

The administration will work with New York City Public Schools to address complaints of discrimination against any of our public school students, including Jewish students. The City will also expand opportunities for students to visit the Museum of Jewish Heritage, helping more young New Yorkers learn about Jewish history, the Holocaust and the stories of Jewish New Yorkers. 

The City is investing $2 million to complete the Queens Holocaust memorial and $2.5 million in the Center for New Jewish Culture in Central Brooklyn, strengthening institutions that preserve Jewish history.

Making it Easier to Report Hate and Discrimination

The administration will launch a campaign to increase awareness of the City Human Rights Law and make clear how New Yorkers can report suspected discrimination to the City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR). The campaign will appear on LinkNYC and in other public spaces across the five boroughs.

A Whole-of-Government Approach

The strategy is organized around seven strategic objectives that will guide the City’s work to combat antisemitism: 

• Prevent hate violence: Encourage and direct sustained investment in programs that prevent hate violence before it occurs. 

• Combat antisemitism in all its forms: Address physical, verbal and digital antisemitism across New York City through coordinated initiatives led by MOCA and agency partners. 

• Educate New Yorkers: Invest in education about Jewish New Yorkers’ contributions to the city, the Holocaust, Jewish history and the lived experiences of Jewish New Yorkers. 

• Support survivors: Ensure victims of antisemitic incidents and hate crimes can access resources, services and support. 

• Protect and celebrate Jewish life: Preserve New York City as a special place to be Jewish, while working with community partners to strengthen and celebrate Jewish communities across the five boroughs. 

• Listen to Jewish New Yorkers: Maintain regular, meaningful engagement with Jewish New Yorkers across the ideological spectrum so City government can better understand community needs and deliver services with dignity and respect. 

• Celebrate Jewish culture and tradition: Use City policy, programming and public messaging to celebrate and cherish Jewish culture and traditions as an essential part of New York City’s identity. 

The strategy builds on the administration’s existing commitment to protecting Jewish New Yorkers. In September, Mayor Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced heightened security around synagogues, yeshivas and other Jewish institutions during the High Holy Days. The Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, continued by Executive Order No. 2 in January 2026, is charged with developing efforts to combat antisemitism and anti-Jewish hate crimes, supporting victims and celebrating Jewish culture and traditions. The office also coordinates with the City’s Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, the New York City Police Department (NYPD), City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) and other agencies through an interagency task force. 

“Keeping New Yorkers safe means confronting hate in all its forms, while ensuring every community has the support, resources and partnership it needs to live without fear,” said Deputy Mayor for Community Safety Renita Francois. “This strategy puts that commitment into action — strengthening prevention efforts, supporting survivors, helping secure houses of worship, including synagogues, and coordinating City agencies around the shared responsibility to protect Jewish New Yorkers. Antisemitism is a threat to the safety and values of our entire city, and we will meet it with urgency, vigilance and sustained action.”

“Every New Yorker deserves to feel safe living, learning, working and worshipping in our city — free from the fear and trauma of hate,” said Ayesha Delany-Brumsey, Ph.D., Commissioner of the Office of Community Safety. “This first-ever Strategy to Combat Antisemitism brings City agencies and community partners together to prevent violence, strengthen protections for Jewish institutions, support survivors and respond decisively when bias threatens our neighbors. The Office of Community Safety is proud to help lead this whole-of-government effort to ensure Jewish New Yorkers can live openly, fully and safely in every borough.”

“New York City belongs to all New Yorkers, no matter their faith, heritage, or identity,” said Christine Clarke, Commissioner and Chair of the NYC Commission on Human Rights. “Anti-Jewish hate has no place here, and discrimination against Jewish New Yorkers in housing, employment, and public accommodations is illegal. The Commission will thoroughly investigate violations and enforce the NYC Human Rights Law. We look forward to working alongside the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, faith leaders, and community partners to make New York City a safer, more welcoming city for all.”

“For generations, Jewish New Yorkers have built thriving and diverse communities that have helped to define the city we all love. Stopping the disturbing rise in antisemitism cannot be the work of Jewish communities alone, nor can it be left to just one elected official or government agency,” said New York Attorney General Letitia James. “Combating antisemitism requires a whole-of-government approach to ensure Jewish New Yorkers are protected and able to proudly and safely practice their religion. I commend Mayor Mamdani for bringing together new investments in public safety, education, community engagement, and civil rights enforcement for this comprehensive plan to fight antisemitism and ensure New York City remains open and welcoming to the Jewish people.”

“Safety is the right of every New Yorker, including every Jewish adult and child, allowing them to bring their full selves to daily life, including our civic sphere, public spaces, houses of worship and beyond. In contrast, prejudice is an insidious force, amplifying deep ugliness in the human psyche into corrosive speech and violence. Antisemitism — prejudice against Jewish people and communities — is ahistorical, intellectually lazy and morally indefensible,” said Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams. “I would not want to be part of a city government or a society where antisemitism was tolerated and allowed to spread unchallenged. Today’s release proves that this is not the case. I commend the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism on developing a plan that speaks powerfully, pledges action and commits resources to see the work through. I look forward to hearing Jewish New Yorkers’ reaction to the plan and monitoring its implementation in my role as Public Advocate.”

“Mayor Mamdani’s plan to combat antisemitism is a thoughtful, strategic combination of education for tolerance, enforcement of civil rights, and investments in safety,” said former City Comptroller Brad Lander. “It’s no secret that we don’t all agree on many things, from how we pray to how we relate to Israel, but we can all agree and work together on this: Jewish New Yorkers — like all New Yorkers, and in all our diversity — deserve to be and feel safe in our shuls, streets, homes and workplaces, and to feel a valued and integral part of this extraordinary city that has welcomed us, and where we have welcomed so many others.”

“I applaud Mayor Mamdani and Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism Phylisa Wisdom for their leadership in creating the whole-of-government strategy announced today to combat antisemitism,” said Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal. “I’m especially heartened by the Mayor’s commitment to expand Holocaust education and instruction about Jewish life and history, doubling funding for Partners Against The Hate to $6.4 million for community-based organizations on the front lines of hate prevention.”

“Brooklyn is home to one of the largest and most diverse Jewish communities in the world, and every Jewish New Yorker deserves to live, worship and participate fully in our city without fear of violence, harassment or discrimination,” said Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez. “This comprehensive strategy recognizes that confronting antisemitism requires prevention, education, support for victims and sustained partnership across government and communities. My Office will continue to vigorously prosecute hate crimes and work with the NYPD, our partners in government, and the communities we serve to keep Jewish life in Brooklyn safe, visible and thriving.”

“Safety isn’t just the absence of violence. It’s the freedom to wear a Star of David, enter a synagogue, and feel fully at home in your city,” said Council Member Yusef Salaam, Chair of the Committee to Combat Hate. “Mayor Mamdani’s strategy makes clear that fighting antisemitism is everyone’s responsibility, and that no community has to compete for protection. That’s the New York I believe in.”

“Hateful, antisemitic incidents happen far too frequently across our city. I applaud the Mamdani administration for making this issue a top priority and investing real resources to combat it,” said Council Member Lincoln Restler. “I’m particularly heartened by the administration’s whole-of-government approach, which recognizes that everyone has a responsibility to fight hate and reverse this anti-Semitic scourge.”

“This report demonstrates a cohesive strategy to combat antisemitism in our city, drawing on resources across our government to confront the ugliness of hatred, prejudice, and discrimination,” said Council Member Harvey Epstein. “I appreciate the administration’s commitment to addressing these complex problems and recognition that the vibrancy that Jewish New Yorkers bring to the city should be celebrated, uplifted and protected.”

“The Strategy to Combat Antisemitism plan released today by Mayor Mamdani is very promising and timely, especially given the ongoing increase in antisemitism in NYC,” said Council Member Lynn Schulman, Co-chair of the City Council Jewish Caucus. “The steps outlined in the report, for education, security and prevention, are great building blocks to head off and address the antisemitism that has put fear into our communities. Thank you to the Mayor and his team for this comprehensive effort and I look forward to working with the Administration to implement and further these strategies.”

“I thank Mayor Mamdani and his task force for producing a detailed report on concrete strategies the city intends to pursue to address the growth of antisemitism, rooted in our city’s core commitment to protecting all our citizens, regardless of religion,” said State Senator Liz Krueger. “It is crucial that our mayor, as the leader of our government, continues to make clear through words and actions that Jews in New York can express their religious and political beliefs safely, including those who express support for Zionism, without fear of threats, harassment or violence.”

“There has been a steady, terrifying rise in antisemitism across the globe and nation, including in our very own backyard,” said Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal. “Jewish New Yorkers are rightfully concerned for their safety, and we, as a city, must use every tool at our disposal to uproot the tentacles of hate that have invaded our communities. This strategy – ensuring that our youngest New Yorkers are exposed to the unvarnished truth of the Holocaust, protecting our synagogues from threats, strengthening civil rights protections and more – is a necessary and important approach in combating the scourge of antisemitism. I thank Mayor Mamdani for creating such a space for collaboration and for committing funding to address antisemitism during such a fraught time. I, along with my colleagues in government, will work to implement this multi-pronged policy approach in our districts, and will continue to advocate for a more tolerant city.”

“The Mayor’s plan reflects that combatting this most ancient of bigotries requires a whole-of-government approach,” said Assemblymember Alex Bores. “NYC, as the home of the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, has a special responsibility to ensure the city remains a safe and welcoming place. I look forward to working with the Mayor to implement this first-of-its-kind plan.”

“This strategy is an important intervention that reflects the voices of the hundreds of Jewish New Yorkers consulted throughout the process, that celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of Jewish New Yorkers, and that commits real city resources to fighting antisemitism wherever it appears,” said Rabbi Jill Jacobs, CEO of T’ruah. 

“At a moment of rising antisemitism on both ends of our deeply polarized political conversation, NYJA welcomes this new report from Mayor Mamdani’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, and we are grateful for the leadership that made this possible. Never before has New York or any American city released a comprehensive plan to address antisemitism as a municipality, and we join its drafters in insisting that Jewish New Yorkers deserve both safety and celebration alongside our neighbors,” said Rabbi Margo Hughes-Robinson, Executive Director of New York Jewish Agenda (NYJA). “We are grateful for the announced investments not only in physical security and access, but the attention paid to and investments in Jewish history, culture and the unique role of New York City as not only the largest Jewish city in the Diaspora, but a hub of Jewish creativity and thriving since 1654.”

“Antisemitism is not an abstract concern for New York’s Jewish community. It affects how our families live, how our children go to school, and whether people feel safe expressing their Jewish identity in the city we call home. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s commitment of substantial resources to education, prevention and combating hate is an important step, and I welcome his administration’s recognition of the seriousness of this challenge,” said Rabbi Moishe Indig, Executive Vice President of the Williamsburg JCC. “The true measure of this strategy will be its impact on the streets and in our communities. I look forward to working with Mayor Mamdani and his administration to turn these commitments into meaningful and lasting protection for Jewish New Yorkers and a safer New York for everyone.”

“In Williamsburg, we know all too well the painful reality of antisemitism. Jewish New Yorkers have repeatedly been targeted in attacks driven by antisemitism, and tragically, this has been going on for years. Williamsburg is not alone. Jewish communities across New York City continue to face hate and intimidation,” said Rabbi David Niederman, Executive Director, United Jewish Organizations of Williamsburg and North Brooklyn. “We thank Mayor Mamdani for recognizing the urgency of confronting antisemitism and for putting forward a comprehensive strategy backed by meaningful resources for education, prevention and combating hate. We look forward to working with the Mayor and his administration to ensure that these efforts make a real difference in Williamsburg and in Jewish communities throughout our city.”

“At a moment of real and rising antisemitism, extremism and violence across the ideological spectrum, our communities deserve a whole-of-government response. This strategy marks an important step toward that goal — rooted in the recognition that Jewish safety and inclusive, pluralistic democracy must go hand-in-hand,” said Amy Spitalnick, CEO of the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA). “The City’s investments in civil rights and Title VI protections, hate crime prevention and more are particularly vital as the federal government continues to disinvest from these key programs — and as Jewish safety is too often treated as a political football rather than a core governmental responsibility. There is so much work ahead, but this strategy is a welcome step forward.”

“This wide-ranging strategy shows once again Mayor Mamdani’s commitment to a city where all can live without fear and with respect and dignity,” said Ron Klain, former White House chief of staff and former trustee of the U.S. Holocaust Museum. “Antisemitism is one of the oldest forms of hate on earth and the thoughtful and energetic plans in this strategy offer a robust set of tools to combat this ancient hate.” 

“Antisemitism is a real and urgent threat, and confronting it takes a whole-of-government approach, not a fight over a definition,” said Hadar Susskind, President and CEO of New Jewish Narrative. “The Biden administration’s National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism recognized this. With the current administration having abandoned that work, we are grateful to the Mayor for taking on this fight in a meaningful and comprehensive way. This plan confronts antisemitism seriously while protecting the civil liberties that keep all New Yorkers, including Jewish New Yorkers, safe.”

“By doubling funding for PATH grants and focusing on the prevention of antisemitism and hate violence, the Mamdani administration has significantly raised the bar for what it looks like to comprehensively address this issue,” said Audrey Sasson, Executive Director, Jews For Racial & Economic Justice (JFREJ). “We’re particularly gratified to see MOCA make a commitment to data collection, restorative justice and survivor support in partnership with community-based organizations, mirroring recommendations laid out in our NYC Against Hate Violence policy proposal. We know pluralistic, multiracial democracies create the best conditions for Jewish safety and are excited to partner with the Mayor’s Office to make this city safe for all New Yorkers – Jewish and non-Jewish alike.”

“There is not one way to fix the persistent problem of antisemitism,” said Deborah Lauter, founding director of the NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes (2019-22) and director, The Olga Lengyel Institute for Holocaust Studies and Human Rights. “The Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism has put forth an important, thoughtful multi-pronged strategy that will make a positive difference in ensuring the safety and flourishing of NYC’s diverse Jewish community.” 

“The Mayor’s antisemitism report reflects a commendably inclusive process and was clearly influenced by the voices of Jewish New Yorkers across the city’s many communities; it shows a mayor listening and responding to our concerns,” said Jamie Beran, CEO of Bend the Arc. “We’re grateful that the report focuses on tangible solutions, including investments in prevention, cultural competency, education and physical safety that protects all at-risk New Yorkers, not just our Jewish communities, as our safety is bound up in the safety of our neighbors. We also commend Mayor Mamdani for choosing not to enshrine a single definition of antisemitism, which is both unnecessary and often a distraction from substantive policies. This is what a multifaith, multiracial democracy can look like at its best: where leaders hear us and communities know we are safest in solidarity with each other.”

“This plan shows that Mayor Mamdani has listened to the concerns of Jewish New Yorkers – and put forward meaningful commitments and real funding to help keep them safe,” said Jonathan Jacoby, President of the Nexus Project. “Mayor Mamdani’s strategy is rooted in an important recognition that confronting antisemitism is a critical part of the wider struggle against bigotry. Jews have always thrived in pluralistic democracies. When we defend one another and build a society where no group can be singled out for discrimination, we’re all safer and more secure.”

“This comprehensive plan on combatting antisemitism is an important step towards ensuring the safety of all New Yorkers. We must work together to fight the rise of antisemitism, Islamophobia and other forms of hate with love and compassion,” said Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum, Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Beit Simchat Torah. “This plan is an excellent roadmap. Let us join together and insist that New York City is a place of diversity of so many different ideas and peoples but a place where engagement replaces hate, curiosity replaces fear and love wins.”

“Freedom of religion is one of the bedrock guarantees in our nation’s Bill of Rights, and that means being free to practice your faith and live it out without fear of hatred, intimidation or threat of violence,” said Archbishop Ronald Hicks of the Archdiocese of New York. “That is particularly important for our Jewish brothers and sisters as they face a rising tide of antisemitism, but it applies as well to people of all faiths and religions. It is encouraging to see our Mayor addressing this crucial issue.” 

“Jewish New Yorkers deserve to live, worship and raise their families in safety and dignity. I support Mayor Mamdani’s strategy to combat antisemitism through education, protection of houses of worship and support for those harmed by hate,” said Imam Dr. Tahir Kukaj, Imam of the Albanian Islamic Cultural Center. “As an imam, I believe our communities must stand together so every New Yorker knows they belong.”

“As a multiracial movement of U.S. Jews, IfNotNow appreciates that the Mamdani Administration is framing its ‘Strategy to Combat Antisemitism’ as part and parcel of the broader imperative of confronting racism and all forms of hate, including Islamophobia,” said Ezra Oliff-Liberman, Political Director, IfNotNow Movement. “Establishment Jewish institutions have often tried to separate Jewish safety from that of other targeted groups — ultimately leaving us all more vulnerable. We know that the only true safety for Jews and all people is shared safety. We are especially excited by the Mamdani Administration’s investment in prevention and community engagement in this strategy — too often the essential work of prevention is under resourced when this is what will ultimately protect folks the most. Other leaders claiming to care about public safety while dis-investing in prevention and community-based measures should take note.”

“At this dangerous time, as toxic rhetoric and terrifying violence from both the political right and left threaten Jewish safety and dignity, I applaud this comprehensive, well-funded initiative to combat antisemitism as a tragically necessary model for the nation,” said Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, Board Co-Chair of Rabbis for Human Rights and Spiritual Leader and Co-Founder Lab/Shul NYC. “As the largest Jewish city in the world, New York must hold a standard of zero tolerance for intolerance, enforced from its top leadership to every visitor. Investing in education, prevention, empathy and tolerance is our best defense against dehumanization, and along with our rabbis and faith leaders, I look forward to partnering with MOCA and all city agencies to ensure that safety and dignity are the non-negotiable birthrights of every New Yorker and every human in this beloved city we call home.”

“President Biden’s National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism was appropriately widely praised for tackling hate on multiple fronts, and it’s encouraging to see the Mayor’s team seem to adapt that whole-of-government model into this first-ever municipal plan to address the needs of Jewish New Yorkers,” said Jonathan Kopp, Chair of J Street NYC. “This is a strong step in the right direction.”

“The Interfaith Center of New York welcomes Mayor Mamdani’s Strategy to Combat Antisemitism as an increased commitment of resources and attention by municipal government across agencies,” said The Rev. Dr. Chloe Breyer, Executive Director of the Interfaith Center of New York. “The recognition that Jewish New Yorkers must feel safe to worship, engage in civic life, celebrate their culture, and simply walk the streets of their city is an important step to combatting one of the oldest forms of hatred.”

“I thank the Mayor for his support for the Holocaust Memorial. The Holocaust did not happen in a vacuum. It happened because people did not stand up for their neighbors,” said Michael Nussbaum, President of the Queens Holocaust Memorial Garden Corporation. “Let us take this new opportunity and commitment by the administration and demonstrate to the world—we stand together as New Yorkers against hate and antisemitism.”

“New York should be a place of safe belonging for everyone.  I’m glad that Mayor Mamdani is committed to addressing antisemitism and to ensuring that Jewish New Yorkers are safe in our City,” said the Rt. Rev. Matthew Heyd, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York.

“I commend Mayor Mamdani and his administration for taking this important step to combat antisemitism and ensure Jewish New Yorkers can live, worship and participate fully in our city with safety and dignity,” said Debbie Almontaser, Founder & CEO, Bridging Cultures Group, Inc. “As a Muslim American and longtime interfaith leader, I believe our communities are strongest when we stand together against antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and all forms of hate. The safety and dignity of one community strengthens the safety and belonging of us all.”

“I want to congratulate Mayor Mamdani and the Mayor’s Office on this bold and welcome set of actions for Jewish New Yorkers and Jewish life in New York City, my home. I’m thrilled that my Mayor is emerging as a national leader in turning a commitment to combating antisemitism into meaningful action,” said Libby Lenkinski, Founder and President of Albi. “As the founder of an arts and culture organization, and a big believer that culture is a driver of social change and political change, I’m particularly excited to see the Mayor’s investment in Jewish cultural institutions across the city. I’m especially looking forward to finding the next and best opportunities to partner with the new Center for New Jewish Culture in Central Brooklyn. I’m also deeply glad to see these investments come with no political litmus test attached. Jewish life and culture in New York are strongest when they have room to be vibrant, diverse and fully themselves, and I look forward to partnering with the Mayor’s Office to help make that possible.”

“At a time when antisemitism has left so many of us in the New York City Jewish community feeling anxious and vulnerable, I welcome the Mayor’s commitment to confronting it with seriousness and increased resources,” said Rabbi José Rolando Matalon, Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation B’nai Jeshurun. “Our safety requires not only protection from hatred and acts of violence, but education, engagement, and the celebration of Jewish life in all its diversity. For generations, Jews have helped shape this city, and we must ensure that New York remains a place where Jewish life can thrive. Our city is at its best when every community can live openly, safely, and with a deep sense of belonging.”

NEW YORK– Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Health + Hospitals announced the opening of a new Bridge to Home facility in Brooklyn, expanding a program that helps New Yorkers living with serious mental illness move from hospital care into stable housing and continued treatment.

Bridge to Home program provides a critical bridge for patients who are ready to leave the hospital but do not have a stable place to go. Rather than sending New Yorkers from inpatient care to a shelter or the street, the program provides a home-like setting with onsite clinical and behavioral health services, housing application assistance and support throughout the transition to permanent housing.

“Recovery should not end at the hospital doors, and no New Yorker should have to choose between getting the care they need and having a safe place to call home,” said Mayor Mamdani. “By bringing this program to Brooklyn, we are giving more New Yorkers the stability, treatment and support they need to recover and move into permanent homes with dignity.”

“The Bridge to Home program brings together two fundamental commitments of this administration: ensuring New Yorkers can access high-quality mental healthcare and that every New Yorker has access to stable, dignified housing,” said Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Dr. Helen Arteaga. “Following the success of our first site in Manhattan, we are proud to expand this model to Brooklyn and provide more New Yorkers with the care and support they need to move into permanent supportive housing.”

“A year ago, we opened Bridge to Home on a simple premise: patients with serious mental illness are far more likely to stay well if they leave the hospital for a stable place with care on-site, rather than a shelter or the street,” said Dr. Mitchell Katz, President and CEO, NYC Health + Hospitals. “Our Manhattan guests and their incredible care team have shown what that stability makes possible — staying engaged in treatment, completing housing applications, and moving into homes of their own. I am grateful for the support of Mayor Mamdani and our city partners who have helped us quickly open our Brooklyn site so that we can offer that same path to a better life for more New Yorkers in need.”

Bridge to Home: Brooklyn will welcome its first guests this week and at full capacity will provide private rooms for up to 50 New Yorkers. Guests can stay for up to 12 months or until they are connected with permanent supportive housing.

Located near NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, the Brooklyn facility will allow guests to remain connected to a broad range of medical and behavioral health services, including substance use disorder treatment, individual and group therapy, social services and around-the-clock medical support.

The first Bridge to Home site opened in Midtown Manhattan in September 2025. During its first year, the program demonstrated strong engagement with clinical care and housing services:

• About 80% of current guests attend weekly clinical visits
• 70% have completed housing applications.
• Among guests who have transitioned into permanent supportive housing, the average length of stay is about seven months.

With the opening of the Brooklyn facility, Bridge to Home can now serve nearly 100 New Yorkers at any given time.

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest provider of behavioral health services in New Yor City, serving more 82,000 patients annually. Nearly half of those patients experience homelessness. For many, housing instability can make recovery more difficult and increase reliance on emergency and inpatient care.

Bridge to Home addresses that gap by giving New Yorkers a stable place to live while they receive intensive clinical support and work with staff to secure permanent housing. The program is designed to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospitalizations, reliance on shelters and homelessness, while helping New Yorkers build a path toward long-term stability.

“When patients with serious mental illness have a stable place to go after they leave our hospitals, we now have the opportunity to create a lasting change in the course of their lives,” said Ted Long, MD, MHS, Chief Medical Officer for Clinical Services and Population Health at NYC Health + Hospitals. “What we’ve learned at our Bridge to Home site in Manhattan is that stability and onsite services will change the trajectory of someone’s recovery. Our guests stay engaged in their care, avoid return trips to the emergency room, and work with our teams to prepare to live in permanent supportive housing. I am grateful to Mayor Mamdani and all who have helped us open this second facility in Brooklyn, where more New Yorkers will now have the chance to move from a hospital bed to a home of their own.”

“Leaving the hospital is not the end of recovery — in many ways, it is when the recovery work actually begins,” said Omar Fattal, MD, MPH, NYC Health + Hospitals Chief Behavioral Health Officer. “For people with serious mental illness who are experiencing homelessness, that requires a safe and stable place to live. Bridge to Home is a connection between getting well in the hospital and building a life in the community. It provides the stability and support patients need as they work toward recovery and permanent housing. We have seen the impact of this model in Manhattan, and we are excited to bring it to Brooklyn.”

NYC Health + Hospitals and NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull leadership cut the ribbon on the new Bridge to Home site in Brooklyn.

“At Woodhull Hospital, we understand that a safe place to recover can be just as important as the care provided inside the hospital,” said Sandra Sneed, MBA, FACHE, Chief Executive Officer of NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. “Bridge to Home strengthens the continuum of care by giving patients living with mental health challenges the clinical support, stability, and housing resources they need to move forward. We are proud to help bring this innovative model to Brooklyn and closer to the communities we serve.”

“Every week, our inpatient teams at Woodhull care for patients who are ready to leave the hospital but have nowhere safe to go, and too often we see them come back to us in crisis because they didn’t have a safe place to live or stay adherent to their medications,” said Rajvee Vora, MD, MS, Chief of Psychiatry at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. “Many of them cite homelessness as the number one reason for their relapse and decompensation. With Bridge to Home: Brooklyn, our psychiatrists, social workers, nurses, and peer specialists can continue caring for these patients right here in the community, in a place where they can rest, stay connected to treatment, and begin building the lives they want. This is continuity of care in its truest sense, and it is a proud day for Woodhull and for Brooklyn. This program is Woodhull’s commitment to walking alongside our patients through that transition, connecting them to housing, treatment, and community so that leaving the hospital means moving forward, not starting over.”

“Every New Yorker deserves a safe place to heal, recover, and rebuild their lives. Brooklyn has always been a borough that looks out for its neighbors, and Bridge to Home: Brooklyn reflects that commitment by bringing stable housing, quality behavioral health care, and compassionate holistic services together under one space,” said Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke. “The opening of the Crown Heights facility strengthens our community’s behavioral health infrastructure and gives more Brooklynites living with severe mental illness a stable pathway from hospitalization to permanent housing. As a proud member of this community, I am especially pleased to see the expansion of this innovative model based on the fundamental connection between housing, health, and dignity. I commend NYC Health + Hospitals and all of our city partners for making this critical investment to ensure that Brooklynites receive the care they deserve.”

“Bridge to Home is a critical step forward in supporting New Yorkers struggling with mental illness,” said New YorkState Senator Zellnor Myrie. “This program recognizes that stable housing and comprehensive care are essential for recovery and dignity. I’m proud to see NYC Health + Hospitals expanding this lifesaving model in Crown Heights, and I look forward to working with our partners to ensure every patient who needs this support can access it.”

“Housing is health care,” said Council Member Crystal Hudson, Chair of the Committee on General Welfare. “When someone is well enough to leave the hospital but has no home to return to, we’re setting them up to fail. Bridge to Home offers a real answer: a private room, treatment on site, and a team helping guests get into permanent housing. Opening a second site in Crown Heights means that at any given time, up to 100 New Yorkers can now get the support they need. I thank NYC Health + Hospitals for its commitment to New Yorkers who too often fall through the cracks.”

NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Deputy Mayor Leila Bozorg, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), City agencies and development partners broke ground on Sol on Park, a 229-apartment, 100% affordable senior housing development on the Morris Houses campus in the Bronx.

The project represents the largest use of the Transfer of Assistance program to date. Through the program, NYCHA, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) are leveraging public land to create new affordable senior housing for current NYCHA residents, formerly homeless New Yorkers and low-income seniors.

“New Yorkers are facing a housing crisis, and we have no time to waste,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Sol on Park shows what is possible when we invest in NYCHA and use every tool available to build affordable homes. This project will give current NYCHA residents and low-income seniors the opportunity to move into new, high-quality homes while strengthening the Morris Houses community. That’s what building a city for the many looks like.”

“Sol on Park shows what is possible when we bring a human-centered approach to delivering affordable housing. When this project is complete, it will provide brand-new housing to formerly homeless and low-income seniors as well as NYCHA residents – along with new community and open space. I’m grateful to the many public agencies, development partners, and neighborhood residents who have made this milestone possible and who will continue to ensure this deeply needed affordable housing is a success,” said Leila Bozorg, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning.

“Sol on Park is an excellent example of how we can leverage underutilized land on NYCHA properties and innovative tools like Transfer of Assistance to deliver brand-new, modern, and permanently affordable homes for seniors,” said NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt. “We are investing in the Morris Houses community by reserving 80 apartments for existing residents and providing a brand new space for the Resident Association in the new 18-story building. We are grateful to the development team and all of our city partners for their collaboration and partnership in helping turn this vision into a reality.”

“Sol on Park exemplifies our commitment to both seniors and public housing tenants,” said HPD Commissioner Dina Levy. “Not only will the project create more than 225 affordable homes for seniors, including current NYCHA residents and formerly homeless seniors, it will also provide social services and a new health and wellness center.”

“Sol on Park will help address the urgent housing needs of older New Yorkers by providing nearly 230 deeply affordable homes paired with on-site social services that will allow residents to age with dignity and stability,” said HDC President Eric Enderlin. “HDC looks forward to working with all our partners to bring this transformative project to life.”

Developed by The NRP Group, Selfhelp Realty Group and Foxy Management, Sol on Park will include 80 homes reserved for current NYCHA residents living at Morris I and II, 69 homes for formerly homeless seniors and 79 homes available through the Housing Connect lottery for low- and middle-income seniors. The development will also include health-focused amenities, more than 8,000 square feet of community space, a pedestrian plaza and a new, fully accessible space for the Morris Houses Resident Association.

Construction is now underway, with pre-leasing and early move-ins scheduled for early 2029.

Designed by Magnusson Architecture and Planning, Sol on Park will be built to LEED Platinum and Passive House standards. The development will use a high-performance, energy-efficient design that supports resident health and comfort while reducing energy consumption. On-site services will be provided through partnerships with Union Community Health Center and Green Bronx Machine’s National Health & Wellness Center.

The project represents New York City’s largest application of the Transfer of Assistance program to date. The innovative financing tool uses public land and investment to create new, permanently affordable housing while opening existing NYCHA apartments for future residents and giving current residents an opportunity to move into newly constructed affordable homes.

The Mamdani administration and NYCHA plan to expand the use of the Transfer of Assistance program through the Block by Block housing plan.

Investing in public housing and rebooting NYCHA as a public developer is a key component of Block by Block. Mayor Mamdani’s first capital plan includes the largest capital investment in NYCHA in recent history. Alongside additional expense budget investments, these resources will support comprehensive building repairs, bring vacant apartments back online, repair elevators and address mold and leaks.

Sol on Park is also example of the Mamdani administration’s commitment to building new housing on publicly owned land. On his first day in office, Mayor Mamdani created the Land Inventory Fast Track (LIFT) Task Force to identify publicly owned sites and accelerate housing development. In July, the administration launched the LIFT Tracker, showing the City’s work to create more than 50,000 new homes across more than 100 active sites.

The administration will continue an aggressive pace of affordable housing development on City-owned land, releasing additional requests for proposal (RFPs) each year.

“NYCHA residents should benefit from investment and new construction happening on their campus and today, we are one step closer today to being able to deliver 228 permanently affordable senior homes to this community, including 80 apartments for NYCHA residents,” said NYCHA Chief Real Estate Officer Heather Beck. “By using Transfer of Assistance, we will provide senior households at Morris Houses an opportunity to move into a brand new, accessible building with social services ensuring they can age in place in dignity. We look forward to seeing construction advance and to welcoming Morris Houses seniors into their new homes.”

“Sol on Park serves as a blueprint for how we build deeply affordable and quality housing that enables our older adults to age in place with the dignity and respect that they deserve,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “I am excited to break ground on this important project, which will provide stability and support to our seniors and formerly unhoused New Yorkers, giving our most vulnerable residents an opportunity to live in an environment that prioritizes their security and well-being. Thank you to Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the New York City Housing Authority, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, the New York City Housing Development Corporation, The NRP Group, Selfhelp Realty Group, and Foxy Management for their support of this project and for bringing us one step closer to the finish line.”

“Sol on Park represents a tremendous milestone for The NRP Group as our first development in New York City and that will deliver much-needed affordable housing for seniors and formerly unhoused New Yorkers,” said Jonathan Gertman, Senior Vice President of Development at The NRP Group. “This project reflects the power of thoughtful public-private partnership, bringing together NYCHA, HPD, HDC, Selfhelp Realty Group, Foxy Management and numerous community stakeholders through one of the most innovative affordable housing financing structures we’ve seen in the country. We’re proud to help deliver a community that will create lasting benefits for residents, the Morris Houses campus and the broader Bronx community.”

“We’re excited to reach this groundbreaking milestone for Sol on Park and are grateful to our partners at NYCHA, HPD, HDC, our co-developers, and especially the residents of Morris Houses, whose collaboration has been essential every step of the way. Sol on Park reflects what’s possible when mission-driven partners come together with a shared focus on seniors and community,” said Selfhelp Realty Group Executive Director Lisa Trub. “We’re proud to break ground on Sol on Park, which will bring hundreds of permanently affordable homes, paired with social services and meaningful amenities, to the Morris Houses campus. At Selfhelp Realty Group, Sol on Park reflects our commitment to building deeply affordable housing with on-site services so older adults can age with dignity in the community they call home.”

“We are incredibly grateful to our partners and the multitude of city agencies whose collaboration and ingenuity are a testament to the power of public / private partnerships,” said Foxy Development Principal Jeff Fox. “As Foxy’s 6th senior housing project, Sol on Park reflects Foxy’s continued efforts to work with best-in-class partners to provide meaningful, service-enriched housing for our city’s most vulnerable residents.”

“As the president of the Morris Houses Resident Association, I want to thank the Sol on Park team for their commitment to the residents of our development,” said Morris Houses Resident Association President Regina Carter. “More affordable, safe, and secure senior housing is what we needed, and it is exactly what they will deliver. We are excited to have been a part of the planning process with the Sol on Park team, NYCHA, and the entire community. I cannot wait to see our ideas put into practice.”

NEW YORK – Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) announced the financial closing for a $607 million comprehensive modernization of Nostrand Houses in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn — the first project to reach financial closing through the Trust.

The milestone follows a historic vote by Nostrand Houses residents in December 2023 to become the first NYCHA development to join the Trust. 

The $607 million investment will address decades of capital needs at Nostrand Houses, fully rehabilitating 1,148 apartments and modernizing building systems across 16 residential buildings for approximately 2,000 residents. Renovations will include new kitchens and bathrooms, upgraded heating and cooling systems, new elevators, improved accessibility, lead and mold remediation, upgraded security systems and other critical improvements. 

“For generations, NYCHA residents have been told to wait for the investments their homes deserve. The residents of Nostrand Houses took action: they voted to take a different path, and today that path is delivering,” said Mayor Mamdani. “This $607 million investment means new kitchens, safer and healthier apartments, modern building systems and the dignity of a home that works the way it should. We are making historic investments in NYCHA and building a public housing system that delivers the excellence every New Yorker deserves.”

“After decades of federal disinvestment, I was proud to sign legislation that promised to unlock additional federal funding that would lead to billions of dollars in renovations for all those who call NYCHA home,” said Governor Kathy Hochul. “Today’s milestone marks a major win for the residents of Nostrand Houses, with thousands of NYCHA residents set to have their homes fully rehabilitated and modernized. This is one way we are working to ensure NYCHA residents have access to the safe, quality, affordable housing they deserve.”

“The New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust represents a new kind of public partnership, bringing residents together with NYCHA, the Trust and the City’s housing finance agency to harness the power of our public institutions to deliver the improvements residents deserve. As the first public housing property to reach financial closing through the Trust, Nostrand Houses is both a historic milestone and a proof point for a new model—one that puts residents at the center while preserving public housing for generations of families to come,” said Leila Bozorg, Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning.

“Reaching our first financial closing is a defining milestone for the Trust and, most importantly, for the residents of Nostrand Houses who placed their trust in this new model a little over two and a half years ago,” said Vlada Kenniff, President of the New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust. “This $607 million investment gives us the resources to deliver the modernization residents have been waiting for while keeping Nostrand fully public and preserving resident rights and affordability. We are grateful to our residents and partners who helped us reach this moment, and we are excited to move into construction and turn years of planning and partnership into lasting improvements for the Nostrand community.” 

“This first financial closing for the Public Housing Preservation Trust marks a major milestone in the work NYCHA and our partners have undertaken to stand up the Trust, and for delivering on the vision that Nostrand Houses residents set when they became the first to vote to join it,” said NYCHA Chief Executive Officer Lisa Bova-Hiatt. “Through years of planning, partnership and resident engagement, we have worked to build the framework needed to unlock critical investment while preserving public ownership and permanent affordability through the Trust. With hundreds of millions of dollars of investment in Nostrand Houses, more than 2,000 residents will see decades of capital needs addressed through fully renovated apartments and modernized building systems. This closing demonstrates what the Trust can achieve when residents, NYCHA, and public and private partners come together around a shared vision. We look forward to continuing this work alongside Nostrand Houses residents as construction gets underway this fall.”

“Today’s first closing through the Trust represents the culmination of a years-long effort to deploy new and innovative solutions that will preserve New York City’s public housing stock for generations to come,” said HDC President Eric Enderlin. “We look forward to working with NYCHA to bring comprehensive renovations and major capital improvements to the more than 2,000 residents of the Nostrand Houses.”

The Trust allows Nostrand Houses to access greater and more flexible federal funding than traditional Section 9 housing while keeping the development 100 percent public and preserving residents’ rights, including permanently affordable rents. NYCHA will also continue to manage the property.

Created by legislation sponsored by State Senator Julia Salazar and then-Assembly Member Steven Cymbrowitz and signed into law by Governor Kathy Hochul in June 2022, the Public Housing Preservation Trust is a fully public entity designed to unlock billions of dollars in federal funding for comprehensive renovations at NYCHA developments.

The Mamdani administration has put NYCHA at the center of its housing plan, Block by Block, and included a historic $5.6 billion capital investment in public housing in its first budget – the most City capital for NYCHA in recent history. The plan strengthens repairs, expands resident participation in decision-making and reboots NYCHA’s capacity as a public developer.

The financing closed September 29 and brings together partners from the public, private and labor sectors. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the New York City Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) supported the project. Merchants Capital, Nixon Peabody and the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust provided financing and subsidy, with the Building and Construction Trades Council of Greater New York serving as labor partner. 

Paired with a long-term ground lease between NYCHA and the Trust, the conversion unlocks a federal operating subsidy worth approximately twice what NYCHA currently receives for the development.

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani marches in the Mexican Independence Day Parade in Brooklynn Sunday, September 13, 2026. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Nostrand Houses Upgrades

Following the financial closing, Nostrand Houses will undergo extensive renovations to individual apartments and building-wide systems. 

Every kitchen and bathroom will be renovated down to the wall structure, with new finishes, fixtures and plumbing components. Apartments will receive new appliances, quartz countertops, durable scratch-resistant flooring, energy-efficient double-pane windows, and new intercom systems. 

Living spaces will receive new window heat pump systems for resident-controlled heating and cooling, as well as dedicated laundry hookups. Renovated apartments will be remediated for lead and mold-related hazards, with mold-resistant materials and paint finishes incorporated into construction.

All 16 buildings will receive comprehensive upgrades to heating and domestic hot water infrastructure, electrical wiring and plumbing, along with new elevators. 

Accessibility will be significantly enhanced, with 81 apartments upgraded for residents with mobility needs and 48 apartments upgraded for residents with visual or hearing impairments. 

Security improvements will include upgraded access-control systems, expanded CCTV coverage and an on-site security guard.

Nostrand Houses will continue to be managed by NYCHA, with enhanced resources to support day-to-day operations and resident services. A new on-site property management office will provide a dedicated location for property management and maintenance operations, with more than 40 staff members.

Kings Bay Y, selected in coordination with residents, will provide social services including individualized case management, resource navigation, housing stability support and crisis intervention. Programs will also support physical and mental health, youth development, family support, senior programming and workforce development. 

The Trust is also partnering with NYC Kids RISE to establish the Nostrand Houses Community Scholarship, marking the first recurring investment by a public housing entity in children’s NYC Scholarship Accounts.

Under the program, the Trust will contribute $100 annually to the accounts of children living in Nostrand Houses through high school graduation to support future college and career training.

Residents Shaped the Modernization Plan

Nostrand Houses was the first development to vote to join the Trust in December 2023. Since then, the Nostrand Houses Modernization Plan has been shaped by years of resident engagement, including surveys, visioning sessions, community meetings, design workshops and a dedicated Construction Council that continues to guide the renovation. 

Residents have helped set project priorities, reviewed a model apartment and selected interior design packages for their homes.

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani delivers remarks and participates in Remembrance Ruck on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office

Additional Public Housing Preservation Trust Projects

Developments that vote to join the Trust are converted to Section 8, allowing them to receive greater federal funding while maintaining resident rights, including permanently affordable rents, automatic lease renewal, succession rights for household members and funding for resident associations. 

In addition to Nostrand Houses, three NYCHA developments – Bronx River Addition, Unity Towers, and Hylan Houses – have voted to join the Trust, with additional elections ongoing. 

Under the Trust legislation, no development can enter the Trust without an affirmative resident vote.

“We are incredibly proud to see Nostrand close as the first Public Housing Preservation Trust project. This new tool for NYCHA is truly a collaborative process starting with residents and remaining resident centered in its delivery,” said NYCHA Chief Real Estate Officer Heather Beck. “Congratulations to our residents, the Public Housing Preservation Trust, our city partners, and the many teams at NYCHA who helped get to this historic milestone!”

 “Nearly three years ago, residents at Nostrand Houses made history when they decided they were not going to wait years on end for much-needed repairs. Instead, the building became the very first NYCHA development to vote in favor of joining the Public Housing Preservation Trust. The residents’ decision to join the Trust ensured that their homes would be funded, modernized, and still within their control,” said State Senator Julia Salazar. “I’m so proud to have been the prime sponsor of the legislation that made today possible. I thank all of the residents for believing in this new partnership, and I look forward to celebrating the final results of the upcoming construction.”

“After decades of Federal funding failing to materialize, too many urgent repairs going unrealized and NYCHA residents having to live with the consequences, the Trust represents the opportunity of a lifetime to preserve public housing,” said former Assembly Member Steven Cymbrowitz.

“As a Nostrand Houses resident, I’m proud to see our community reach this milestone,” said Miriam Rodriguez, Trust Board Member and Nostrand Houses resident. “Residents have helped shape these plans from the beginning, and now we are one step closer to seeing the improvements we’ve been waiting for become a reality.”

“Merchants Capital is deeply honored to be part of this monumental first financial closing for the Public Housing Preservation Trust, marking a transformative investment that will preserve affordability and provide fully renovated homes and modernized buildings for approximately 2,000 Nostrand Houses residents,” said Mathew Wambua, Vice Chair and Executive Vice President of Agency Lending at Merchants Capital. “This moment represents far more than a financial closing. It is the culmination of a shared vision, years of dedication and the extraordinary commitment of residents, public and private partners, and countless individuals who worked together to make it possible. We are immensely proud to celebrate this historic achievement and profoundly grateful to be counted among the partners who helped turn an ambitious vision for this community into a reality that will benefit generations to come.”

“We are incredibly proud of the partnership that made the financing of Nostrand Houses possible – and the formation of the Trust, which will unlock vital funds to preserve, rehabilitate and maintain the long-term affordability of New York City public housing,” said Joshua Canan, Senior Vice President of Originations at Merchants Capital. “This historic closing represents far more than a financial milestone. It is an investment in the future of Nostrand Houses and the residents who call this community home. We are honored to celebrate this achievement and the lasting impact it will have on the community.”

“Financial asset ownership shapes the trajectory of a child’s life and the opportunities available to them, and we are deeply grateful to the visionary leadership of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Deputy Mayor for Housing & Planning Leila Bozorg and New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust President Vlada Kenniff for leveraging the NYC Kids RISE platform to expand asset ownership for the next generation alongside housing stability,” said Debra-Ellen Glickstein, Founding Executive Director of NYC Kids RISE. “New York City is the only city in the country with a dedicated wealth-building infrastructure that enables government, housing entities, philanthropy, businesses, and tenant organizations to contribute directly into students’ NYC Scholarship Accounts, expanding the Capital Stack of assets available for their future. By funding these accounts for Nostrand Houses students through high school graduation, the Mayor and the Trust are establishing a scalable model for public housing communities across the five boroughs—offering a tremendous opportunity to address wealth gaps and transform possibilities for the next generation of New Yorkers.” 

“This is an exciting day for Nostrand Houses residents, who were the first NYCHA residents to participate in the robust voting process established under the Public Housing Preservation Trust. The Legal Aid Society is proud to have helped shape the Trust and advocate for the residents who will benefit from these critical investments. The Trust provides a comprehensive path to preserving public housing, improving living conditions, and ensuring that public housing remains a vital, permanently affordable resource for New Yorkers,” said Lucy Newman, Supervising Attorney of the Public Housing Unit at The Legal Aid Society. “We thank Mayor Mamdani and the City of New York for their commitment to strengthening public housing and for reaching this important milestone at Nostrand Houses.”

“The Public Housing Preservation Trust shows that supporting comprehensive housing renovations and creating good-paying union jobs with healthcare and retirement benefits can go hand-in-hand. The Mason Tenders are proud to be a part of the improvements coming to Nostrand Houses and to Trust projects across the five boroughs,” said David Bolger, Business Manager of the Mason Tenders District Council.

“The Community Service Society of New York would like to congratulate Nostrand Houses’ tenants on reaching a major milestone on their path to preserving their homes. When we first began advocating for the NYCHA Preservation Trust in 2020, we knew it could secure investment in our aging public housing stock, without sacrificing its public nature or permanent affordability. We hope Nostrand Houses’ experience becomes a model for other developments across the city,” said David R. Jones, Esq., President and Chief Executive Officer of the Community Service Society of New York.

Banner Image:  Mayor Mamdani joins the “Building an Economy for the Many” breakfast with H.E. Pedro Sánchez, President of the Government of Spain, H.E. Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and H.E. António Costa, President of the European Council. Gracie Mansion. Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Image Credit – Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.