Promise Tracker
Here is what Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his team have said they will do, organized by policy area. Each entry notes the responsible city agency and whether state action or cooperation is required.
Pass the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA)
Legislates a right for qualified nonprofits to purchase residential buildings when landlords put them up for sale.
Launch the 'Community to Classroom' Teacher Recruitment Initiative
Creates a citywide pipeline that provides tuition support and other benefits in exchange for a three-year teaching commitment in NYC public schools.
Increase Fines for Dangerous Living Conditions
Raises financial penalties on landlords for hazardous and immediately hazardous housing violations.
Provide Free OMNY Cards To CUNY Students
Distributes free OMNY transit cards to all CUNY students.
Provide City-Backed Loans For Co-ops
Creates affordable loan products for co-ops to fund capital repairs.
Advocate to Repeal Real Property Tax Law Section 581
Pushes for state legislation to repeal a tax provision governing how condominiums and cooperatives are assessed.
Raise Childcare Worker Wages to a Living Wage at Par with Public School Teachers
Increases childcare worker wages to match those of public school teachers.
Transform 50 Public Schools Into Community Resilience Hubs
Converts 50 public schools into community resilience hubs equipped to support residents before, during, and after climate emergencies.
Perform Repairs And Bill Landlords
Uses the city's emergency repair powers to fix hazards directly and bill the costs to landlords.
Provide Baby Baskets to All New Families in New York City
Distributes free "baby baskets" with essential supplies to every new family in NYC.
Construct 200,000 Affordable Homes
Construct 200,000 new units of publicly subsidized affordable housing over ten years.
Advocate For Universal Rent Stabilization
Pushes for state legislation to apply rent stabilization rules to all new housing production.
Rebuild Office To Protect Tenants
Restore the city office responsible for tenant advocacy and enforcement after funding cuts under the previous administration.
Allocate $70 Billion To Housing Capital Plan
Increase the City’s housing capital budget by adding $70 billion in new funding to the Ten-Year Capital Plan.
Advocate for a State Mortgage Recording Tax Exemption
Calls for a state exemption from the mortgage recording tax for certain first-time homebuyers.
Install Heat Sensors In Buildings
Classifies failure to maintain indoor temperatures below 78 degrees as a violation.
Seed a $35 Million Community Land Trust Acquisition Fund
Creates a fund to provide Community Land Trusts with capital to acquire and rehabilitate property.
Advocate For Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
Supports state legislation giving tenants the right to purchase their buildings.
Make New York City Buses Fare-Free
Permanently eliminates fares on all New York City buses.
Make CUNY Tuition-Free Again
Eliminates tuition for all students at the City University of New York.
Convert 500 Asphalt Schoolyards Into Green Community Spaces
Transforms 500 asphalt schoolyards into green community spaces.
End Tax Lien Sale System
Abolishes the tax lien sale system that sells homeowner debt to private investors.
Fund $3 Million for Nonprofits Intervening in Con Edison and Other Utility Rate Cases
Creates a pilot program to fund nonprofit organizations that challenge utility rate cases.
Create the Office Of Deed Theft Prevention
Establishes a dedicated office to investigate and prevent deed theft and property fraud.
Advocate For Tax Circuit Breakers
Pushes for state "circuit breaker" legislation to cap property taxes based on income.
Streamline Housing Code Enforcement
Centralizes housing code enforcement from multiple agencies under one coordinated roof.
Fully Fund Neighborhood Pillars
Fully funds the Neighborhood Pillars program to acquire and preserve distressed housing.
Modernize 311 For Tenants
Upgrade the 311 and launch a website to allow tenants to schedule inspections and track housing violation status
Adjust Property Tax Assessments
Shifts property tax burdens by adjusting assessment percentages to favor outer-borough homeowners.
Freeze Rents For Stabilized Tenants
Freeze rents for more than two million New Yorkers living in rent-stabilized apartments.
Create City-Run Grocery Stores
Launches a pilot program of city-run grocery stores aimed at lowering food prices.
Eliminate Parking Minimums
Removes requirements for developers to build parking spots in new housing developments.
Initiate Comprehensive City Plan
Launches a comprehensive citywide planning process to guide housing growth and development.
Double Alternative Enforcement Program
Expand city enforcement against repeat-offending landlords by scaling up oversight of the most distressed residential buildings.
Increase Funding for the Citywide Community Land Trust Initiative
Allocates matching funds to raise the Citywide CLT Initiative budget to $6 million.
Increase NYC Accelerator Investment
Boosts funding for the NYC Accelerator to help buildings comply with Local Law 97.
Restore Funding for Anti-Harassment Tenant Protection Program
Restores funding for legal support that allows tenants to bring harassment cases against landlords.
Enroll Every Public School in Open Streets
Automatically enrolls every public school in the Open Streets program, which closes streets to car traffic during arrival and dismissal times.
Double NYCHA Capital Investment
Increase capital funding for major renovations in New York City public housing.
Renovate 500 Public Schools With Clean Energy and Climate-Resilient Upgrades
Modernizes 500 public school buildings with clean energy systems and climate-resilient infrastructure upgrades.
Ban Hidden and 'Junk' Fees
Prohibits hidden fees in consumer transactions through new legislation.
Implement Universal, No-Cost Childcare for Children Ages Six Weeks to Five Years
Establishes universal, no-cost childcare for all children aged six weeks to five years.
Expand Priority Bus Lanes to Speed Up Buses
Accelerates the construction of priority bus lanes and loading zones.
Extend and Reform J-51 Tax Abatement
Seek to extend the J-51 tax abatement program and reduce barriers that limit participation.
Create a Tangled Title Fund
Establishes a $10 million fund to help homeowners clear legal issues with property titles.
Pass Community Land Act
Enacts a legislative package to prioritize community land trusts for public land.