New Furman Center Report Finds That Superstorm Sandy Hit NYC’s Low-Income Renters the Hardest

March 6, 2013 -- Four months after Superstorm Sandy, New Yorkers continue to pick up the pieces and rebuild. A new study released today by the Furman Center summarizes newly available information about the characteristics of properties in the area in New York City flooded by Sandy’s storm surge, as well as demographic characteristics of households that have registered to receive assistance from FEMA. Released in partnership with Enterprise Community Partners, who provided a similar analysis on Long Island and New Jersey, the reports find that low-income renters were disproportionately impacted by Sandy and will require special assistance to fully recover. See the press release or read the full report.