New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday unveiled the Fiscal Year 2025 Mayor’s Management Report (MMR), detailing city agency performance between July 2024 and June 2025.

The report highlights major gains in public safety, affordable housing, and neighborhood quality of life, underscoring what the mayor described as “steady progress toward a safer, cleaner, and more affordable city.”

The report revealed declines in six of the seven major felony crime categories. Murder fell by 6 percent, robbery by 17 percent, and shooting incidents by 14 percent. Major felony crimes decreased in parks by 12 percent, in the transit system by 2 percent, and in New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments by 5 percent. School safety incidents also dropped across all categories, including a 9 percent decline in major felonies.

Traffic fatalities fell by 24 percent, with motorized two-wheeler deaths down 39 percent, motor vehicle occupant fatalities down 32 percent, and pedestrian deaths down 8 percent. Construction-related accidents also decreased by 37 percent, reflecting enhanced oversight by the Department of Buildings.

Affordable housing production and preservation surged during the fiscal year. The administration created or preserved more than 28,000 affordable housing units through the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, exceeding its target by 41 percent. Of these, 13,361 were new construction units — the second highest in city history.

The city also delivered 4,178 affordable units for homeless households, including 1,962 supportive housing units, marking record levels for both categories. NYCHA reported a 42 percent increase in new move-ins and improvements in work order response times, while exits from shelter to permanent housing rose across all groups.

Employment in the private sector rose by 2 percent to 4.22 million jobs, nearly 20 percent higher than in 2021. The city certified or recertified 2,523 minority- and women-owned business enterprises (M/WBEs), surpassing targets, and helped secure $775 million in projected tax revenue through new development contracts.

Fair Fares enrollment reached a record 378,527 people, while the city’s Financial Empowerment Centers erased nearly $137 million in client debt. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection’s free tax prep program helped residents save more than $38 million in filing fees.

Youth and Education Gains
Education outcomes also showed progress. Students in grades 3 to 8 meeting or exceeding standards rose to 56 percent in English Language Arts and 57 percent in math — both five-year highs. The gains were linked to Mayor Adams’ NYC Reads and NYC Solves initiatives, now serving nearly half a million students.

The Summer Youth Employment Program enrolled a record 97,000 participants across 13,000 sites, paying out nearly $140 million in stipends and wages. After-school programs also saw record participation, with Beacon programs serving more than 79,000 people and Cornerstone programs serving over 21,000 youth.

Quality of Life Improvements
The administration also reported progress on day-to-day quality of life issues. Rat infestation signs dropped to their lowest level in five years, bolstered by expanded containerization and public education campaigns. The Department of Sanitation removed over 26,600 abandoned vehicles from streets — more than double last year’s figure — and repaired more than 180,000 potholes on city streets and highways combined, a 17 percent increase.

Recycling rates continued to climb, reaching their highest level since 2011, while organic waste diversion rose by nearly 29 percent. Sewer backup complaints decreased by 36 percent, and street tree plantings and prunings both hit five-year highs.

‘City Back on Track’
Mayor Adams framed the results as proof of his administration’s effectiveness.

“This year’s Mayor’s Management Report is another testament to our commitment to a cleaner, safer, and more affordable New York City,” he said. “From dropping crime to historic lows, to smashing housing records, to tackling rats and potholes, we are delivering results for New Yorkers.”

Daniel Steinberg, director of the Mayor’s Office of Operations, added that the MMR — which tracks over 2,000 indicators across 45 city agencies — is “an achievement for public accountability” and sets a national standard for performance reporting.

The full report, along with the interactive Dynamic MMR, is available online for residents seeking detailed performance data and monthly updates.