Public Testimony
Mateen Sarisi introduces himself and frames NYCHA disinvestment
New York City Council · Sep 22, 2026 · starts 0:06:22 · 21 sec
Mateen Sarisi says he is co-chair of Manhattan Community Board 9's Housing, Land Use, and Zoning Committee and a NYCHA employee testifying in his personal capacity. He says NYCHA reorganization helped uncover disinvestment in work orders and HPD violations.
Member of the Public - Mateen Sarisi
Good afternoon, Chair Banks, members of the Public Housing Committee.
Member of the Public - Mateen Sarisi
My name is Mateen.
Member of the Public - Mateen Sarisi
Sarsi, and I serve as the co-chair of the Housing, Land Use, and Zoning Committee for Manhattan Committee Board 9.
Member of the Public - Mateen Sarisi
I'm also an employee of the New York City Housing Authority.
Member of the Public - Mateen Sarisi
However, I'm testifying today in my personal capacity, and the views expressed in this statement are my own and do not reflect any official policy or position.