Date of Award
Spring 2025
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
Department
Public Policy and Administration
Committee Chairperson
Kristen Crossney Ph.D
Committee Member
Michelle Wade Ph.D
Committee Member
Francis Atuahene Ph.D
Abstract
An eviction threat phenomenon is currently unfolding in East New York, located in Brooklyn, NY, and is drawing attention to specific individuals who have been marginalized and overlooked within society: Black single men aged between 24 and 55. This particular demographic group is currently facing significant challenges associated with repeated eviction threats, and housing instability within East New York, which is renowned for being one of the regions with high population density and urbanization. While eviction is commonly understood as a consequence of the failure of tenants to meet their financial obligations or fulfill their responsibilities, this simplistic understanding overlooks the complex municipal regulations surrounding eviction and housing instability. This situation raises the question is there a statistically significant correlation between housing instability and repeated eviction threats among Black single men. In the area of social policy, it becomes clear to explore the complex array of factors that exert influence on the difficulty faced by Black single men who find themselves on the brink of eviction or housing instability. To effectively achieve the primary aim of this study, the statistical significance of Black single men facing housing instability and repeated eviction threats was analyzed, exploring many distinct subcategories. These included examining the interviewee’s prevalence of housing, education, incarceration, and income levels. The study employed a qualitative semi-structured interview assessment methodology to explore the underlying factors responsible for the high rates of housing instability and repeated eviction threats experienced by Black single men residing in East New York, Brooklyn.
Recommended Citation
Colimon, Gregory, "Black single men facing repeated eviction threats and housing instability in East New York, Brooklyn: Is there a significant correlation between repeated eviction threats, housing instability, and Black single men?" (2025). West Chester University Doctoral Projects. 346.
https://digitalcommons.wcupa.edu/all_doctoral/346
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