New Analysis Finds Legal Claims Against NYC Rental Buildings Nearly Doubled Since 2021, Affordable Housing Disproportionately Affected

Milford Street Captive Insurance released an analysis by LegalClaimsAI and NYU Furman Center finding that claims against government-subsidized, heavily rent-stabilized New York buildings are disproportionately high. The preliminary release signals elevated legal-claims exposure for owners and insurers of regulated affordable-housing properties, though no claim volumes, loss amounts, or financial impact figures were provided.