City Comptroller’s Office

Homeless and migrant shelters, like the one pictured above at the converted Roosevelt Hotel, continue to be concentrated in a handful of New York City neighborhoods, in violation of the city's "Fair Share" rules.
Policy
New York City

NYC Continues to Flout Rules for Shelter Site Selections, Comptroller Says

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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More than 1,000 buildings in the five boroughs have gotten five or more heat complaints each winter from 2017 to 2021.
Infrastructure · Development
New York City

More Than 1,000 NYC Buildings Aren’t Heated Enough, Comptroller Says

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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The new $41 million Steven Holl-designed library in the Hunters Point section of Long Island City is emblematic of the construction cost overruns and delays associated with the city's Department of Design and Construction.
Development
New York City

Speeding Up NYC’s Capital Construction Process Could Save $200M Per Year: Report

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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A report by the City Comptroller's Office found that the amount of vacant retail space around the city nearly doubled from 2007 to 2017.
Policy
New York City

Retail Vacancies in New York City Have Doubled Since 2007: Comptroller

By Nicholas Rizzi
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The City Comptroller claims the U.S. Tennis Association owes $311,000 in unpaid rent for the National Tennis Center, which includes U.S. Open venue Arthur Ashe Stadium, above.
Hospitality · Development
New York City

US Tennis Association Owes City $311K in Rent for US Open Stadiums in Queens

By Rebecca Baird-Remba
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