Brooklyn NYCHA residents will have a chance to raise housing concerns directly with New York City Housing Authority leaders when the “NYCHA in Your Neighborhood” forum comes to the borough on Nov. 18, following an Aug. 19 announcement.
The Brooklyn event is part of a five-borough series announced by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NYCHA CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt. The forums are scheduled for Queens on Sept. 16, Staten Island on Sept. 30, the Bronx on Oct. 14, Brooklyn on Nov. 18 and Manhattan on Dec. 2.
Each will run from 6:30 to 8:30pm and cover NYCHA developments throughout the borough rather than a single property.
“NYCHA residents deserve a government that treats their concerns with urgency and respect. They deserve to be heard directly by the people responsible for delivering the services they rely on. We are putting NYCHA residents at the center of our policymaking, and these events give New Yorkers a direct line to City leaders, the opportunity to share their experiences and get the support they need to make their homes better,” said Mayor Mamdani.
For Brooklyn residents, the Nov. 18 forum will provide an opportunity to discuss issues affecting their homes and communities, including repairs, elevators, pests, waste, mold, lead and public safety. Residents can also ask questions, share feedback and seek assistance from NYCHA staff.
The program follows three forums held in May and June that brought together 446 New Yorkers and resulted in 151 issues receiving follow-up. The initiative is intended to make it easier for residents to connect directly with housing services and address concerns affecting their homes.
‘NYCHA in Your Neighborhood’ creates a unique avenue for dialogue between residents and senior leaders across the Authority,” said NYCHA Chief Operating Officer Eva Trimble.
The Brooklyn forum will include small-group discussions and resource tables where residents can speak with NYCHA staff about apartment repairs, tenancy concerns, environmental issues and other needs. Residents can also connect with city services addressing housing, health, aging, youth and community needs.
Brooklyn residents can register for the Nov. 18 forum through NYCHA’s “NYCHA in Your Neighborhood” webpage. Those needing assistance before the event can call NYCHA’s Customer Contact Center at 718-707-7771 or submit work tickets through the MyNYCHA application.
The forum will be followed by events in Manhattan on Dec. 2, completing the five-borough series.
