Cea Weaver is the Executive Director of Housing Justice for All.

October 30, 2025

Analysis

Stabilization and Speculation

Struggles over New York City’s housing policy

New York’s housing crisis—characterized by sky-high rents, extraordinary waitlists for affordable housing, and low-quality housing stock—is undeniable, and solving it calls for new policy interventions. Tenant organizations generally argue that the solution is stronger rent regulations, increased enforcement of housing…