Evictions in New York City are climbing at a pace not seen in years, with marshals averaging 1,500 removals per month in 2025. The rise marks the steepest wave of displacements since 2018, and the Bronx has emerged as the borough hit hardest by the housing crisis.
Pandemic Protections Expire
City data shows that at least 11,253 households have been evicted between January 1 and August 15. Evictions had slowed significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a temporary moratorium, but the ban’s expiration in 2022 triggered a steady rebound.
Court Delays and Backlogs
Although evictions are up, filings by landlords have actually declined. Proceedings dropped from 10,500 per month in 2024 to 9,531 per…..