The Housing Court Act (1972) and Computer Technology (2005): How the Ambitious Mission of the Housing Court to Protect the Housing Stock of New York City May Finally Be Achieved

Authors

Mary Marsh Zulack, Columbia University School of Law

Abstract

The New York City Housing Court, established in 1972, was designed to preserve the city's housing stock by consolidating housing-related cases and empowering judges to ensure repairs. However, the court faces a significant challenge in measuring its effectiveness due to a lack of comprehensive data. The author proposes implementing a database system to track repair-related information, which would enhance the court's ability to enforce housing standards, make its operations transparent, and align its activities with its mission.

Disciplines

Housing Law | Law | Science and Technology Law

Recommended Citation

Mary M. Zulack, The Housing Court Act (1972) and Computer Technology (2005): How the Ambitious Mission of the Housing Court to Protect the Housing Stock of New York City May Finally Be Achieved, 3 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 773 (2006).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol3/iss3/7