1) Housing Equity in New York: A Study of Amenity Access and Housing Premiums // Raksha MuralidharanNew York City is home to one of the largest real estate markets in the US. While it's no secret that prices vary by the amenities offered by the building or the neighborhood, the distribution of public and private amenities are unevenly distributed across the city often forcing residents to choose between affordability and convenience.
The talk explores how access to public and private amenities shapes prices across New York City neighborhoods. The talk delves into the impact of proximity to certain amenities on neighborhood price levels and then explores how premium features offered by buildings cause large variations in rents within an area. Together, the findings shed light on the relationship between public infrastructure and housing equity in New York City.
If you're interested in learning more about what drives sales premiums across the city or if you're just curious if you're getting the most bang for your buck as a New Yorker, this session might be of interest to you! This talk will be presented by Raksha Muralidharan, a data scientist who enjoys working on open data in her spare time.
2) Houstory: Eliminating the “Zero Data Decision” in NYC Housing // LP (Lauren Pan), Mel LaskowskiRenters in NYC often sign leases without knowing the true history of their unit—facing issues like pests, lack of heat, or unresponsive landlords only
after they move in. LP and Mel will demonstrate their work building
Houstory, a new platform that aggregates data from NYC HPD (Housing Preservation & Development) and DOB (Department of Buildings) into a "Unit Score" and verified timeline.
3) Introducing Risk Radar NYC: A New Tool for Monitoring Building Safety & Landlord Risk // Joel GuerreroHow can we use open data to ensure our neighbors are safe and landlords are held accountable? Join Joel Guerrero for a showcase of
Risk Radar NYC, a new digital tool that aggregates data on DOB violations, HPD complaints, and eviction histories to reveal the true condition of New York City buildings. This project empowers tenants and council members to identify neglected properties and demand adherence to safety and ethical standards.
Participants will spend this session getting hands-on with the tool. A moderator will provide access to the live app, guiding the room through its core functionalities and demonstrating how to search for and interpret critical building data. You will learn how to spot "high-risk" properties and use this data to advocate for safer living conditions.
This presentation is open to everyone but will be particularly valuable for housing advocates, community organizers, and tenants. If you are looking to learn more about tenant rights, building safety, or how to leverage technology for civic accountability, this event is for you.
