"[The mayor] wants to see the challenges and work on addressing them. Even those that have built up for many years."
"Of the tenants who show up to housing court to fight an eviction, many do so alone. Just a fraction of eligible tenants - 40 to 50 percent - get access to legal help through the city's 'Right to Counsel' initiative."
"The program doesn't have enough lawyers or enough funding to meet that demand. And it seems unlikely to get more this year, as the mayor tries to fill a sizable budget gap."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited housing court to understand the challenges tenants face during evictions. His administration supports increased resources for tenants but has not made specific funding commitments. City marshals conducted over 19,000 evictions in 2025, with a similar pace expected in 2026. Many tenants appear in court without legal representation, and the 'Right to Counsel' initiative lacks sufficient lawyers and funding to assist all eligible tenants. The mayor's visit marks a significant step in addressing long-standing issues in the housing court system.
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