NYC Market Rental Mix Over Time

This chart shows the market-rate vs. non-market-rate breakdown in NYC's housing stock from 1991-2023. The totals include occupied and vacant-but-available units. Hover over the four values in the chart key to see more information below.

The Housing and Vacancy Survey data has important caveats, and one should take the time to read through the HVSs themselves to learn about the U.S. Census's methodology choices and confidence intervals. Regardless, the trends on this graph are some of the best data we have, and are certainly directionally correct.
Chart: Daniel Golliher | Maximum New YorkSource: New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey, U.S. CensusEmbed Download imageCreated with Datawrapper