Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

District 31

Arverne, Brookville, Edgemere, Jamaica (parts), Far Rockaway, Laurelton, Rosedale, Springfield Gardens (parts)

Who lives in District 31?

District 31
Citywide

Racial Diversity Index

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Demographics
District 31
Citywide
Seniors – 65 and Older
14.6%
15.5%
Families with Children
30.0%
23.7%
Median Household Income
$95,025
$63,998
People Living Below Poverty Level
14.6%
17.2%

What are the housing needs in District 31?

Housing Need
District 31
Citywide | Avg Per District
Rental Vacancy Rate
2.5%
3.6%
Rent Burdened Households
51.5%
49.6%
      Severely Rent Burdened Households
24.8%
26.8%
Expiring affordable units 2024 – 2028
203
1,167
Percent Overcrowded
5.6%
5.3%
Code Violations per 100 units
16.1
22.8
NYCHA Capital Needs
$1,339,820,948
$1,554,897,315
Households Entering DHS Homeless Shelters

What is the housing stock in District 31?

Housing Stock
District 31
Citywide | Avg Per District
NYCHA Units
2,620
3,206
Section 8 Units
5,246
3,149
Density: PPL Per Acre
15.8
44.7
Percent Homeowners
48.9%
32.9%
Percent Renters
51.1%
67.1%
Rent Regulated Units
11,100
18,837
Units in 1-4 Family Homes
71.3%
38.0%
Units in 5-19 Unit Buildings
3.4%
13.1%
Units in 20+ Unit Buildings
24.8%
48.7%
Housing Production
District 31
Citywide Average
Housing Units in 2022
58,598
72,381
New Housing Units in 2023
1,745
587
Housing Units in 2023
59,161
72,968
Increase in 2023
0.95%
0.79%

Ranked 9

in affordable housing

What affordable housing is being produced

Affordable housing construction in district compared to Citywide average: 2014 - 2023

1,097

338

816

195

1,776

623

2

95

13

279

Affordable housing preserved in district: 2014 - 2023

156

380

39

1,072

2,015

947

466

170

411

191

Total affordable housing production in district: 2014 - 2023

1,253

718

855

1,268

3,791

1,570

468

265

424

470

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  • 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East
  • 400 Foundation
  • AARP
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  • Ascendant Neighborhood Development Corporation
  • Bank of America
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  • Chase
  • Center for NYC Neighborhoods
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