New York City introduced a fast-track housing court initiative to expedite swift assistance for tenants. Zohran Mamdani backed the plan to tackle serious property violations and emergency housing issues across the city. The program targets the worst buildings, including cases involving 7A vacate orders. The plan seeks to process urgent tenant claims through the court system faster.

The Mamdani administration welcomed the start of the housing court fast track. Mamdani stated that property owners who cannot comply with housing laws should not be a landlord. The initiative focuses on getting immediate relief for occupants facing hazardous living spaces.