Summary:
Over 15,000 NYC residents were evicted in 2024.
The Bronx had the highest number of evictions with 4,351.
Staten Island's West Brighton-New Brighton-St. George neighborhood saw the most evictions on the island.
The data highlights a severe affordable housing crisis in NYC.
Significant disparities in eviction rates exist between NYC boroughs and even within Staten Island neighborhoods.
NYC Eviction Crisis: 15,000+ Evicted in 2024
More than 15,000 New York City residents faced eviction in 2024, highlighting the city's ongoing affordable housing crisis. Data from the NYC Open Data portal reveals a stark picture, with the Bronx experiencing the highest number of evictions.
Eviction Numbers by Borough:
- Bronx: 4,351
- Brooklyn: 4,041
- Queens: 3,366
- Manhattan: 2,691
- Staten Island: 637
Staten Island Evictions: A Neighborhood Breakdown
Staten Island, while having fewer evictions overall, shows significant disparity among its neighborhoods. West Brighton-New Brighton-St. George leads with 107 evictions, followed by Grymes Hill-Clifton-Fox Hills (76) and Stapleton-Rosebank (64).
Here's a detailed breakdown of evictions by Staten Island neighborhood:
The data underscores the urgent need to address the affordable housing crisis in NYC.
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