Why didn’t officials come up with such a solution earlier, before the years of public hearings and preparation for a complete, more than year-long shutdown?
The city signed a sweeping consent decree, ending the threat of civil suit or criminal prosecution by agreeing to a federal monitor and billions in new spending.
When it comes to making repairs, NYCHA follows a somewhat different set of procedures and rules than private landlords. There are differing views on whether this makes sense.
