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Determinants of Tenure Duration in Public Housing: The Case of New York City

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  • Raisa Bahchieva
  • Amy Hosier

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This article examines determinants of tenure dynamics in public housing using data drawn from the tenant data files of the New York City Housing Authority. The probability of leaving public housing is estimated using a hazard model specified as a binomial logit regression with coefficients varying depending on tenure duration.Analysis reveals that tenure duration in public housing depends on demographics, income level and sources, and housing characteristics. People with incomes exceeding 80 percent of the area median income as well as single, young, or very old, white residents and non-Latino immigrants exhibit the highest exit rates. Tenants with income sources other than earnings and welfare (primarily elderly tenants) also show high exit rates. Tenants are more likely to leave smaller apartments and higher-crime neighborhoods. Surprisingly, during the early years of tenure, the formerly homeless have the highest probability of leaving public housing. The decision by elderly people to move out is highly correlated with their need for assisted living.

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  • Raisa Bahchieva & Amy Hosier, 2001. "Determinants of Tenure Duration in Public Housing: The Case of New York City," Journal of Housing Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 12(2), pages 307-348, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:rjrhxx:v:12:y:2001:i:2:p:307-348
    DOI: 10.1080/26911337.2001.12519472
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