NYC quality of life still worse compared to pre-pandemic era, according to new poll of residents

New Yorkers’ quality of life and public safety ratings remain low but improve since 2023, survey shows

The Citizens Budget Commission published a revealing survey Wednesday showing low ratings among New Yorkers regarding quality of life, feelings of safety, government services, public spending, and neighborhood satisfaction. The "Straight from New Yorkers" survey of 1,750 New York City residents paints a bleak picture of resident satisfaction with post-pandemic NYC, extending a trend of low confidence with government since the COVID-19 pandemic s…

NYC quality of life still worse compared to pre-pandemic era, according to new poll of residents

New Yorkers rate the Big Apple 's quality of life such as public safety, cleanliness and mass transit significantly worse than the pre--pandemic period -- and just slightly better than two years ago, a Citizens Budget Commission survey of more than 1,700 residents found.