Our Platform
The Our Homes Our Power Campaign
Fighting for housing as a human right
Housing is a basic human right, but too many New Yorkers live without safe and decent homes. Thanks to a system that favors the real estate lobby and big corporate landlords over tenants and homeless New Yorkers, we are facing a historic housing crisis.
But tenants and homeless New Yorkers aren’t going to wait for the real estate industry to solve the crisis. We’ve come together to fight for solutions that get us out of this crisis right now, while sowing the seeds for a new housing system that finally puts people over profits.
The Problem:
New Yorkers are facing a housing crisis of historic proportions. Rents, evictions, and homelessness are through the roof.
Our Solutions:
By coming together, tenants and homeless New Yorkers have the power to transform our housing system. We’re fighting for policies that will help all New Yorkers afford the rent, secure safe and decent living conditions, and access a permanent, stable home.
Good Cause
Empowers tenants to fight unjust evictions and unreasonable rent hikes. After winning the state law, we’re fighting to bring Good Cause to every NY municipality.
Housing Access Voucher Program
Sets up a statewide rental subsidy program for low-income New Yorkers who are homeless, facing eviction, or at risk of losing their housing.
Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act
Gives tenants the right to collectively decide the future of their building when it’s up for sale and fight for safer and better living conditions.
Expand Rent Stabilization
Makes rents affordable by bringing rent stabilization to communities across the state.
Social Housing
Build publicly-backed housing that is insulated from market forces and lets residents exert democratic control over their homes.
Is Your Legislator on the Bill?
Use our Airtable to see if your elected representatives have signed on to the
Our Homes, Our Power Package.