NYC's New Housing Chief Once Called Homeowners a 'Huge Problem'

Cea Weaver, recently appointed to lead New York City's new Tenant Protection Cabinet, made controversial remarks in a 2021 podcast. She identified "white, middle-class homeowners" as a major obstacle for renters. Weaver argued this group is a "huge problem" for achieving housing justice. She advocated for policies that would reduce the social and financial advantages of homeownership. Her role now is to strengthen tenant rights and prevent evictions. The appointment has drawn attention to her past views on property ownership. Weaver has been a prominent housing activist for over 15 years. Her advocacy group, Housing Justice for All, helped create the very cabinet she now leads.