NYC Launches 'Rental Ripoff Hearings' Across Boroughs

City residents can share housing concerns and policy recommendations directly with government

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a series of 'Rental Ripoff Hearings' across all five boroughs, offering residents a direct line to city government to address concerns about poor housing conditions and landlord practices. The hearings are scheduled from February through April, with specific dates in each borough. Registration is required to attend, and some sessions have already filled up. While NYCHA residents cannot attend the hearings, city staff will be available to hear their concerns and take repair requests.

Why it matters

By creating a direct channel for tenant feedback, the Mamdani administration is signaling a commitment to data-driven policymaking in the housing sector. The 90-day timeline for a report based on the hearings suggests an intent to translate resident concerns into concrete action and policy changes.

The details

The hearings are intended to give New Yorkers a chance to tell City government what is and isn't working, and what needs to change. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide policy recommendations, share testimony, and learn about city housing resources. Residents are not required to attend a hearing in their own borough.

  • The hearings are scheduled from February through April.
  • Specific dates include February 26 in Brooklyn, March 5 in Queens, March 11 in the Bronx, March 28 in Manhattan, and in April on Staten Island.

The players

Zohran Mamdani

The mayor of New York City who established the 'Rental Ripoff Hearings' through Executive Order 08 during his first days in office.

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)

The public housing authority in New York City. NYCHA residents are not able to attend the 'Rental Ripoff Hearings', but city staff will be available to hear their concerns and take repair requests.

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What’s next

The administration plans to release a housing plan in the coming months focused on improving housing quality for all New Yorkers, including those in public housing.

The takeaway

These 'Rental Ripoff Hearings' represent an opportunity for New York City residents to directly engage with the government and advocate for policy changes that could improve housing conditions and address landlord practices of concern. The city's commitment to translating feedback into action suggests the potential for meaningful reform in the housing sector.