Key metrics and figures that help track how Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promises and policies are implemented.
We will continue to refine and expand the KPIs to reflect the scholarly literature and best capture progress and outcomes related to Mamdani's agenda. These indicators provide context, not causation.
Measures the percentage of rent-stabilized units that experience tenant turnover in a given year. Lower turnover rates generally indicate greater tenant stability.
Measures the proportion of city bus routes where riders are not charged a fare. Full implementation would require eliminating fares systemwide.
Measures the average time between a reported incident and police response citywide. The metric is reported in minutes and seconds on an annual basis.
Tracks changes in food prices paid by consumers in the New York metropolitan area. The index is reported as a year-over-year percentage change.
Tracks the percentage change in legally permitted annual rent increases for rent-stabilized apartments as set by the Rent Guidelines Board. A value of zero indicates a rent freeze for the covered lease period.
Measures the cumulative number of affordable housing units completed under city housing programs. Progress is tracked against the stated 10-year production goal.
Measures the percentage of teachers who remain employed in the public school system from one year to the next. Retention rates are used as an indicator of workforce stability.
Tracks the legally mandated hourly minimum wage applicable in New York State. Changes require state legislative or regulatory action.
Counts the number of city-operated grocery stores that have opened and are serving the public. Each store is intended to be owned or managed by the city.
Measures the number of baby supply kits distributed to families with newborns through city-supported programs. The count reflects annual distribution totals.