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New Yorkers Deserve REST and Relief: Data Show a Statewide Housing Crisis
Oksana Mironova, Samuel Stein
Summary: This brief highlights findings from the 2025 Annual Survey of Housing and Economic Security, documenting widespread housing instability among tenants of all incomes across New York State. It shows that many households face rent burdens, poor housing conditions, and financial strain, underscoring a broader affordability crisis and need for policy solutions tailored to local needs. While rent stabilization has proven effective in New York City and select localities at preventing displacement and promoting stable communities, existing policies limit its reach. The report outlines legal and administrative barriers that prevent local adoption and argues that lawmakers should enact the Rent Emergency Stabilization for Tenants (REST) Act, which would empower localities to expand tenant protections and address urgent housing needs statewide.
Issues: Affordable Housing
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