New York City faces a housing crisis exacerbated by inadequate funding for the management and upkeep of affordable housing. While policies have aimed to keep rents low, they often overlook the operational costs essential for maintaining building quality. This negligence results in deteriorating living conditions and increased health risks for tenants. The article critiques the approach to affordable housing management, coining the term "antisocial housing" to describe the consequences of underfunding while raising concerns about the future sustainability of rental properties and the stability of the residents who depend on them.
It is antisocial to systematically underfund the management and upkeep of affordable housing. Buildings deteriorate, and health and safety hazards spread, all to the detriment of residents.
When we deny the true costs of operating and maintaining a building, deferred maintenance and capital upgrades are pushed off onto a future generation of residents.
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