In court-decided eviction outcomes for Roosevelt, NY, tenants prevail in roughly 50.5% of contested cases. A higher number means landlords face stronger tenant defenses, longer calendars, and more required documentation, and landlord-friendliness drops as this rises.
Timeline
366d
filing → judgment
From the moment an unlawful-detainer notice is filed in Roosevelt, NY until a money judgment is entered, a contested eviction takes about 366 days on average. Longer timelines mean more lost rent and higher carry costs for landlords.
Cost range
$19.8–42.7k
legal + lost rent
A typical eviction in Roosevelt, NY costs landlords $19,804 to $42,724 all-in, covering court filing fees, process-server costs, attorney time, and lost rent during the calendar between filing and possession.
Average rent
$2,565
40% stretched on rent
Average gross rent in Roosevelt, NY is $2,565 per month per the U.S. Census American Community Survey (5-year 2023). 40% of renter households here spend more than 30% of pre-tax income on rent, the federal cost-burden threshold.
Renters
23.4%
of households
23.4% of occupied housing units in Roosevelt, NY are renter-occupied (vs owner-occupied). A higher renter share usually correlates with more eviction filings, more turnover, and a more active rental market.
Poverty
4.1%
5.3% unemp.
4.1% of Roosevelt, NY residents live below the federal poverty line, and unemployment runs at 5.3%. Both feed into the economic-stress sub-score in our Eviction Risk Score model because rent payment problems track poverty + joblessness more reliably than any other single signal.
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Nine-axis profile
9-axis profile · today
Shape of the risk surface
1 landlord · 10 tenant
Sub-scores · with sparkline
Where the score comes from
1 → 10 scale
Local political climate
GOP margin +4.2% (2024)
5.9
Regional political climate
County-weighted neighbor mix
5.9
State political climate
New York legislature & governorship
7.3
Economic stress
4.1% poverty · 5.3% unemp.
4.8
Supply constraint
$2,565 average · 23.4% renters
7.6
Rent Control risk
40.1% of income on rent
9.5
Eviction process difficulty
366 days filing → judgment
6.6
Tenant organizing strength
23.4% renters
5.4
Housing court bias
County bench composition
6.1
Geographic context
Risk heat across Roosevelt and the region
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How Roosevelt compares
Risk score vs. peers, county, state, and the U.S.
Rank in Nassau County
Elevated
#49of 130 cities
#49 of 130 cities in Nassau County for landlord eviction risk.
Rank in New York
High
#190of 1,285 cities
#190 of 1,285 cities in New York for landlord eviction risk.
vs. county · state · U.S.
Score story
Six-stop tour of the risk profile
8.5
/ 10 · VERY HIGH
The verdict
A Very high-tier market.
Composite 8.5/10. Among the 10% riskiest markets nationally, with heavy tenant exposure, so every notice, hearing, and lease termination needs an attorney in the loop. The 50-year curve shows a sharp climb.
50-yr trend+5.1 over 50 yr
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Steepening since 2010 · COVID inflection visible
366d
Typical timeline
The money
What renting (and evicting) looks like.
Rent published at $2,565/mo. A contested eviction takes 366 days and costs $19,804–$42,724 per case.
50-yr trendCalendar drag rising since '15
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
23.4%
Renters
The renters
Who you'll be renting to.
Out of 18,885 residents, 23.4% rent. 40% are spending 30%+ income on rent, 4.1% below the poverty line.
50-yr trendRenter share rising
197620012026
ACS 1970-present · once the migration overlay is in.
5.9
Local + regional
The politics
Mid-range climate. Not a coastal market.
Local & regional political climate score 5.9 and 5.9 (GOP margin +4.2% (2024)). State climate at 7.3, a tenant-leaning legislature.
50-yr trendTracks county vote margin
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Built on 50-yr presidential margins back to 1976.
7.3
State politics
The process
Long calendar, heavy friction.
State political climate 7.3/10 sets the legislative ceiling for landlord remedies, and it shows up in the process. Eviction process difficulty reads 6.6, housing court bias 6.1, rent-control risk 9.5. The slow part is the calendar, not the motion practice.
50-yr trendProcess difficulty +1.6 since '00
197620012026
Court-clerk data lands in the next release.
4.8
Economic stress
The stress
Economic pressure is the background risk.
Economic stress: 4.8. Supply constraint: 7.6. The numbers behind those: 4.1% poverty, 5.3% unemployment, 40% of income on rent.
50-yr trendTwo visible dips · '08 + COVID
197620012026
Mirrors BLS unemployment series.
US eviction landscape · timeline × all-in cost
Roosevelt sits in the slow & expensive quadrant
Bubble size = population · color = risk score
Roosevelt · 366d · ~$31.3k all-in ($85/day) · score 8.5National average: 58d · $4.6k all-inHover any bubble for stats · click to openColor: 0–4 4–7 7–10
Landlording in Roosevelt, New York, presents one of the toughest environments for property owners in the nation. The Eviction Risk Score is 8.5/10 (VERY HIGH tier), drawn from the nine sub-axes shown above, covering rent-control exposure, eviction-process difficulty, housing-court bias, tenant-organizing strength, supply constraint, economic stress, and local, regional, and state political climate. This is not a quick-fix market: it's a Among the toughest 10% of US markets where lease drafting, screening discipline, and well-documented notices materially change outcomes.
Roosevelt is a city of 18,885 residents where 23.4% of occupied units are renter-occupied, and the typical renter spends 40.1% of income on rent. At an average rent of $2,565/month, the typical renter household here spends more than the federal 30% threshold on housing, a leading indicator of payment volatility and a precondition for the kinds of tenant defenses that show up most often in housing court.
01Process
How Roosevelt eviction process actually works
Eviction process difficulty here reads 6.6/10, a number that combines statutory complexity (notice categories, just-cause rules, mandatory pre-filing disclosures) with operational realities (court calendar length and clerk responsiveness). The typical contested filing in Roosevelt closes 366 days after the initial notice. For non-payment of rent the first step is a properly-formatted, properly-served pay-or-quit notice; for material lease breaches it's a cure-or-quit; for tenancies under just-cause protection an at-fault grounds notice (or a no-fault notice with statutory relocation assistance) is required.
The slow part of Roosevelt's timeline is usually the calendar, not the motion practice. Housing court bias scores 6.1/10 here, meaning judges read borderline procedural defects in the tenant's favor more often than the national norm. The practical implication: every notice and every proof of service needs to be airtight before it gets filed.
02Cost
What it costs (and how long it takes)
An all-in eviction in Roosevelt runs $19,804 to $42,724 per case once you account for filing fees, attorney time, lost rent during pendency, sheriff lockout, and unit turnover. That range is wide because the upper bound assumes a tenant answer plus motion practice, common when housing court bias is high. The lower bound assumes a default judgment after proper service.
For landlords running the numbers on holding costs vs. cash-for-keys: if your projected timeline times your monthly rent already exceeds the high-end cost number, cash-for-keys at 1–2 months' rent is typically the economically rational choice. With 366 days of typical timeline and $2,565/month in lost rent, that crossover happens fast here.
03Operations
Security deposits, screening, and lease terms
Tenant organizing strength scores 5.4/10 in Roosevelt, and the city sits at the top of the rent control risk spectrum (9.5/10). Operations practice that survives audit in this environment looks like:
Screening discipline. Document income (verified at 2.5 to 3x rent), credit (with a clear minimum), and prior-tenancy reference checks, but do not screen on protected categories or source-of-income where banned. Keep a written, consistent screening criteria document for every applicant.
Lease specificity. Use a state-specific lease that names every term clearly: rent due date, late fees within statutory caps, deposit handling, smoke and CO disclosure, lead paint disclosure (pre-1978 stock), and a clean attorney's-fees clause.
Security deposit handling. Itemize deductions within the statutory window. Photograph move-in/move-out condition. In New York, deposit cap and refund window are statute, so exceed them at your own risk.
Mid-tenancy documentation. Keep date-stamped records of every rent receipt, every habitability request, every notice served. The day you need them in court is too late to start.
04Strategy
What an everyday landlord should actually do here
If you own one to four units in Roosevelt: hire a property manager who knows the local court. The pricing differential between self-managing and hiring out is small relative to the cost of one botched eviction in a VERY HIGH tier market. If you own five or more: build relationships with a local landlord-side attorney before you need one, since retainer fees are negligible compared to emergency-rate billing when an eviction is already moving.
The avoidable mistakes here are all upstream of the filing: weak screening, an informal lease, sloppy rent receipts, and notice templates pulled off the internet that don't match New York's statutory language. Fix those four, and most cases settle or default. Skip them, and a $42,724 all-in fight is the realistic worst case.
04bPractical traps
Local traps to avoid in Roosevelt
Trap · 9.5/10
Comparative benchmarking matters in markets like this. Roosevelt's 6.5/10 is near the New York state average. Rent-control-risk sub-score: 9.5/10. See the nearby cities grid below for direct A-vs-B comparison.
05FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q1
What if my tenant just ignores the 14-day notice?
If your tenant ignores the 14-day pay-or-quit notice, you proceed with filing an eviction petition in court. The notice is a prerequisite for court action, not a guarantee of payment or vacancy. This is when you contact your attorney to initiate the legal eviction process. Do not attempt self-help eviction tactics, as these are illegal and can lead to severe penalties.
Q2
Can I charge a late fee in Roosevelt, NY?
Yes, New York law allows landlords to charge a late fee of either $50 or 5% of the monthly rent, whichever is less. This must be clearly stated in your lease agreement. You cannot charge more than this cap. Make sure to apply it consistently and only after rent is at least five days late.
Q3
Is it worth trying "cash for keys" in Roosevelt?
Absolutely. Given the typical eviction cost range of $19,804, $42,724 and the 366-day timeline in Roosevelt, offering a tenant a few thousand dollars to vacate voluntarily can be a financially smart move. It avoids court costs, attorney fees, and months of lost rent. Always get a written agreement and ensure the tenant vacates before you hand over the cash.
Q4
Do I need a lawyer for a Roosevelt eviction?
For a non-payment eviction in Roosevelt, especially with the elevated risk score and complex New York laws, hiring an attorney is highly recommended. The cost of legal fees pales in comparison to the potential losses from a procedural error, extended court battles, or lost rent over a year-long eviction process. Don't go it alone.
Q5
What's the biggest mistake landlords make in Roosevelt?
The biggest mistake is often waiting too long to act, or not understanding the strict procedural requirements. Delays compound lost rent, and errors in notice serving or court filings can reset the entire process. Another common mistake is attempting self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities), which are illegal and can result in significant fines and legal action against you.
A 8.5/10 places Roosevelt in the 89th percentile of New York cities on the Eviction Risk Score index. The score is the average of the nine sub-axes, all calibrated on a national 1 to 10 scale where 1 is most landlord-friendly and 10 is most tenant-protective. The 50-year reconstruction shows this score has risen sharply since 1976, a structural drift driven by court-calendar growth, rent-control adoption, and the rise of tenant-side legal aid. The trajectory matters more than the snapshot: the score is the climate, not the weather.
Neighborhoods in Roosevelt (1 with eviction-risk data)
Click a neighborhood to see its pop-weighted score, constituent census tracts, and demographics. Sorted by population.
