NYC Evictions Top 10K Since Moratorium Lifted: Data

NEW YORK CITY — Residential evictions in New York City have topped 10,000 as removals increased nearly every month since a moratorium ended last January, according to city data.

The eviction findings were highlighted and decried by advocates with The Legal Aid Society, who argued the data showed a need for state action protecting tenants.

"New York's eviction machine is in full swing, and this will only worsen so long as Albany lawmakers fail to advance policies to equip tenants with basic, common-sense rights," said Judith Goldiner, attorney-in-charge of the Civil Law Reform Unit at the group.

Evictions largely stopped in New York City as state officials effectively banned removals during the coronavirus pandemic.

But that moratorium ended in January 2022, and data shows a steady month-by-month increase in evictions.

Data shows there were 1,105 in July alone, a 230 percent increase since the same month last year.

Evictions in 2023 have increased 280 percent compared to the same span last year, data shows.

Advocates argue the trends show the need for "Good Cause" eviction legislation that would provide tenants in unregulated units with protections against exorbitant rent increases and unjust removals.