Greene reports improved HUD INSPIRE scores and passing rates
Greene says NYCHA's average HUD INSPIRE score rose to 79.5 as of September 16, 2026, up from 32.5 in 2022 and 2023. He says 89% of developments passed inspections so far this year, up from 15% in 2022 and 2023.
NYCHA has made significant progress year over year to improve conditions in residents'apartments and buildings, a commitment reflected in the improvement in HUD physical inspection scores for NYCHA properties.
HUD's new inspection standard, known as the National Standards for Physical Inspection of Real Estate, or INSPIRE, were unveiled in 2023 and implemented for NYCHA in 2024.
As of September 16, 2026, I'm pleased to report that our average score has risen to 79.5, up from 32.5 in 2022 and 2023.
The number of developments that passed these inspections has also improved to 89% of developments passing so far this year, up from 15% in 2022 and 2023.