Gothamist iconGothamistAug 25, 2026

Tenants in NYC's worst buildings to be put on housing court fast track

Mayor Mamdani and court officials are rolling out a fast track for tenants in buildings with the worst conditions. The speedier court process will apply to cases filed against the owners of buildings with vacate orders, elevator outages or other major problems, like heat and hot water failures.

Tenants in NYC's worst buildings to be put on housing court fast track

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Mayor Mamdani and court officials are rolling out a fast track for tenants in buildings with the worst conditions.

The speedier court process will apply to cases filed against the owners of buildings with vacate orders, elevator outages or other major problems, like heat and hot water failures.

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Mayor Mamdani and court officials are rolling out a fast track for tenants in buildings with the worst conditions. The speedier court process will apply to cases filed against the owners of buildings with vacate orders, elevator outages or other major problems, like heat and hot water failures.

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