Research

Coalition for the Homeless provides up-to-date information on New York City's homeless population and the shortage of affordable housing. The number of homeless people sleeping each night in New York City shelters reached record levels this decade. At the same time, the shortage of affordable housing has grown more acute over the past decade.

Download Charts and Factsheets about New York City Homelessness

For more detailed information on New York City homelessness, download our factsheets:

• Charts Detailing the Homeless Shelter Population in New York City (pdf)

• History of Modern Homelessness in New York City (pdf)

Basic Facts about Housing

Over the past decade, New York City lost more than half a million low-cost apartments. The widening affordable housing gap impacts New York City households across a wide range of incomes, from homeless families and individuals to moderate-income renters.

For more detailed information affordable housing in New York City, download our factsheets:

• Affordable Housing in New York City Factsheet (pdf)

• Charts Describing Affordable Housing in New York City (pdf)

For a comprehensive report on affordable housing in New York city, download:

• Housing a Growing City, New York's Bust in Boom Times (pdf)