Majority of respondents favor proposals to fast-track affordable housing, simplify project reviews, and establish an Affordable Housing Appeals Board

A new poll commissioned by the Partnership for New York City found that New York City voters overwhelmingly support three ballot initiatives aimed at increasing New York’s supply of affordable housing. The poll, which was conducted by Morning Consult, found that 70% of New York City voters support a measure to fast-track affordable housing applications, 67% support simplifying review processes for modest housing projects, and 66% support the creation of an Affordable Housing Appeals Board. Other key takeaways from the poll are below.

 Ballot Initiative Question 2: Fast Track Affordable Housing 

• 70% of NYC voters support fast-tracking affordable housing applications 

• 13% oppose the measure, while 17% are undecided 

• Support is higher among likely Mamdani voters (85%) than likely Cuomo voters (59%) 

Ballot Initiative Question 3: Simplify Review of Modest Housing and Infrastructure Projects 

• 67% of NYC voters favor simplifying review processes for modest housing infrastructure projects 

• 15% oppose the measure, while 18% are undecided 

• Support is higher among likely Mamdani voters (76%) support, while likely Cuomo voters show 60% support 

Ballot Initiative Question 4: Establish Affordable Housing Appeals Board 

• 66% of NYC voters support creating an Affordable Housing Appeals Board 

• 16% oppose the measure, while 18% are undecided 

• Support is 77% among likely Mamdani voters and 60% among likely Cuomo voters 

“The results of this poll make clear that New Yorkers understand the urgency of our housing crisis and the need for swift, meaningful reform,” said Kathryn Wylde, President and CEO of the Partnership for New York City. “Two-thirds of New Yorkers back these ballot measures to fast-track, streamline, and simplify housing production and start building the affordable homes that working families deserve. This Election Day, voters will have an opportunity to consider these proposals for themselves and help New York take a practical step forward with a smarter, more modern, and more effective approach to housing.” 

The survey of 581 registered voters in New York City was conducted by Morning Consult from October 16-18, 2025. Results from the full survey have a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.