Project Summary

The New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (NYCHVS) is a citywide, representative survey of New York City’s housing stock and population conducted about every three years. The NYCHVS collects data in neighborhoods, in all five boroughs, and focuses on representing all New Yorkers—regardless of who they are or where they live. All of this ensures that the NYCHVS represents the diversity of New York City’s residents and housing.

The NYCHVS selects 15,000 specific addresses throughout New York City to represent the more than 8 million residents who call New York City home. NYCHVS data are used to capture the diversity of New York City. Since the NYCHVS interviews collect the same information on all New Yorkers, everyone selected has an equal voice and opportunity to be heard.