Keith Powers is a Democrat and life-long resident of Manhattan.

Born and raised in Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village — where he lives today — Keith has been serving the East Side of Manhattan since 2018.

Keith has been a champion on housing issues in Manhattan and citywide.

He has been leading the charge on office conversions to housing, including a new rezoning in Midtown South.

In 2019, he successfully helped senior citizens at Waterside Plaza negotiate a rent reduction that was lauded by The New York Times. He also joined the Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village tenants to successfully win a lawsuit to maintain rent stabilization for all residents. Keith has also passed numerous pieces of legislation that prevent housing discrimination and protect renters from overcharges.

He is a third-generation resident of Peter Cooper Village and Stuyvesant Town. Keith attended The CUNY Graduate Center and University of Dayton.

Keith was recognized as the top lawmaker in New York City in 2019 by City & State, honored as Crain's 40 Under 40, and has been selected as a CUNY Lindsey Fellow and a NewDEAL Leader.

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