New York City enters a decisive new chapter as Zohran Mamdani officially takes office and moves fast. Sworn in during a midnight inauguration, the new mayor wasted no time signaling a sharp break from past administrations, launching immediate action aimed at landlord accountability, tenant protections and housing enforcement. In his opening hours, Mamdani made it clear that his administration “will not wait to deliver action”, positioning tenant rights at the center of City Hall’s agenda. Within hours of taking office, executive orders were rolled out to revive stalled enforcement mechanisms, confront long-standing housing violations and fast-track development pathways tied to safety and compliance. WATCH