Build 200,000 affordable units over 10 years
In progress and on pace. 6-month milestone (announced Aug 12, 2026): 12,491 affordable homes financed — annualized ~25K/yr against the 20K/yr trajectory needed to hit 200K over 10 years. Sits inside the $22B five-year capital commitment in the first Mamdani budget. Financing ≠ occupancy — watch cert-of-occupancy pipeline through 2027. [Oct 1, 2026] Admin named 12 community districts (incl. UWS/CB7, Queens + Brooklyn districts) for fast-track affordable housing review under new Charter authority; frames as "unlocking the pipeline" tied to 200K-unit pledge. Council split; genuine delivery test still ahead on units in ground. [2026-10-15] Oct 14 Fast Track adds UWS + 11 CDs to 90-day review (vs 7-month ULURP) effective Jan 1 2027. Oct 15 Mamdani+Hochul+Jeffries open phase 1 (386 units) Innovative Urban Village E. New York.