Zheng v. City of New York

In this action for specific performance, and declaratory and injunctive relief, plaintiffs seek to bar termination of a rent subsidy program run by the NYC Department of Homeless Services even though federal and state funding was withdrawn effective April 2011. Plaintiffs argue that the various documents appertaining to the subsidy program (certification letters, participation agreements and lease riders) contractually obligate the City to continue the subsidies.

Plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction, obtaining a temporary restraining order pending a hearing. On May 2, 2011, the court…