NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is responsible for maintaining and improving affordable housing in NYC. It oversees the safety, quality, and affordability of rental and cooperative housing, provides support for landlords and tenants, and promotes new affordable housing development. HPD also enforces housing laws to ensure buildings are safe and habitable, offers resources for tenants and property owners, and works to prevent homelessness. Its goal is to ensure all New Yorkers have access to safe, decent, and affordable homes.