WE WILL CONDUCT THIS SURVEY FOR THE
CITY OF NEW YORK IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE VACANCY RATE OF THEIR
RENTAL HOUSING STOCK, WHICH THEY USE TO ENACT SPECIFIC POLICIES.
THEY WILL ALSO USE THE DATA TO HELP MEASURE THE QUALITY OF HOUSING
AND LEARN SPECIFIC DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS ABOUT THE CITY'S
RESIDENTS.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.