NYC eviction surge exposes deeper rent affordability crisis

New York City saw more than 8,000 renter evictions through June 2026 (about 1,345 per month), underscoring a widening housing affordability crisis as rents rise. The city’s 2025 evictions reached 17,791—the highest since 2018—amid court backlogs and limited rental aid. Advocates call for expanded aid and faster emergency relief, while officials push broader housing vouchers (CityFHEPS) and greater access to legal counsel, though programs remain underused and lengthy proceedings persist. Eviction Lab data add context, showing roughly 112,000 eviction filings in the past year (~5% of renter households).