Types of Housing

Governed by a unique right to shelter mandate, New York City provides temporary emergency shelter to every eligible person.

Rent regulated housing has strict rules that protect tenants from unreasonable rent increases.

Market rate housing is built without government subsidies and is not subject to regulation, which means it can sell at a competitive rate for maximum profit. Often deemed luxury housing…

Public housing is a federal program adminstered through local agencies that own and operate housing for low-income people. Residents' rent is subsidized and they are required to pay no more…

Supportive housing is any government program that provides both housing assistance and supportive services for those who need it. Housing is often paired with mental health services, substance abuse services…

Subsidized housing is any government program gives funding to creates or preserves housing that rents for less than market rate.