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Featured in The New York Times

Young People Are Being Priced Out of New York City

The New York TimesJune 7, 2026

The New York Times examines how soaring housing costs are pushing young New Yorkers out of the city, spotlighting the affordability crisis that drives Civic Reset's advocacy for zoning reform and more accessible housing. We're deeply grateful to reporter Troy Closson for his thoughtful reporting on this issue.

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Podcast Feature

A Student-Built Map Exposing New York's Worst Landlords

Strong Towns — Bottom Up Shorts2026

Civic Reset founder Farid Sofiyev joins Strong Towns' Bottom Up Shorts podcast to discuss the organization's interactive map of 40,000 HPD violations and its ranking of the city's 25 worst landlords. The conversation digs into what the data reveals about NYC's rent crisis, the zoning choices behind it, and how a student-led group is mobilizing young people around housing policy.

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Front Page Feature

Student Nonprofit Advocates for Housing Reform

The Fordham ObserverJanuary 21, 2026

Front page feature on CivicReset founders Farid Sofiyev and Angelo Mazza, covering the organization's mission to reform zoning codes, promote mixed-use development, and make housing information accessible to young people. The article highlights CivicReset's partnerships with Building Culture, Press Pass NYC, and StriveHigher Inc.

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News Article

Civic Reset Founder Featured in CB Herald

CB HeraldDecember 2024

Coverage of Civic Reset's founder Farid Sofiyev and the organization's mission to advocate for affordable housing and zoning reform in New York City.

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Press Release

Farid Sofiyev Took on NYC Zoning—and Sparked a Youth Housing Movement

Multiple PublicationsDecember 2025

Civic Reset founder Farid Sofiyev is profiled for his advocacy work on affordable housing and zoning reform in New York City, highlighting how a student-led organization is mobilizing young people around housing policy and equitable urban development.

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