Pramono Anung Learns About Decent Housing from New York Mayor, Flags Misuse of Jagakarsa Flats
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- Gubernur DKI Jakarta Pramono Anung mengaku menimba ilmu dari Wali Kota New York Zohran Mamdani soal pengelolaan hunian layak, khususnya skema mixed-use untuk warga berpenghasilan rendah.
- Pramono menyoroti masalah ketertiban di Rusun Jagakarsa, di mana sejumlah unit yang diberikan gratis justru ditempati pihak yang tidak berhak.
- Pemprov DKI tengah menggodok Ranperda Rusun yang mengintegrasikan hunian dengan sekolah, pasar, dan transportasi publik, serta memperluas sasaran ke Masyarakat Berpenghasilan Tertentu (MBT).
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung said he has studied the management of decent housing from New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Pramono made the remarks in an exclusive interview with CNN Indonesia at City Hall, Central Jakarta, aired on Friday (2/10). He specifically highlighted Mamdani's mixed-use program, which builds high-rise buildings to provide housing for low-income residents.
According to Pramono, the availability of decent housing in Jakarta is actually not inferior to New York. However, the main problem lies in implementation on the ground, especially regarding order. He cited the example of many beneficiaries who later rent out or sell their housing units to others, so that eligible residents do not occupy them.
A similar case occurred at Jagakarsa Flats. A number of residents who previously lived in a public cemetery area were relocated to the flats with free stays of six months to one year. However, Pramono found that many units were later occupied by people who were not the rightful recipients. "When we relocated them, then we gave it for free, it turned out that many of those who then lived there were not the residents we gave the opportunity to occupy it," he said.
In response, Pramono instructed the relevant agencies to carry out enforcement, particularly in the administrative system so that it is more orderly, transparent, and open. He also reaffirmed his commitment to providing decent housing for the public through cooperation with the central government. "I believe that cooperation between the Jakarta government and the central government on matters related to decent housing for the people is something that, in the remaining time of my leadership, I will seriously pursue to provide," he stressed.
Last August, Pramono proposed a Draft Regional Regulation (Ranperda) on Flats. This regulation governs the development of flats integrated with schools, markets, service facilities, and public transportation. "The provision of decent, inclusive, and equitable housing is one of the main foundations in building social resilience and public welfare," Pramono said at a Plenary Meeting of the DKI Jakarta Regional House of Representatives, Friday (21/8).
Pramono's move aligns with global attention to the decent housing crisis. New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, from his campaign through his time in office, has vigorously highlighted the rent cost pressures experienced by New York residents. Last March, through a post on his official Instagram, he even showed himself directly receiving complaints from housing renters.
For Jakarta, the issue of decent housing is not merely about providing units, but also governance and rule enforcement. Misuse of subsidized housing not only harms eligible residents but also erodes public trust in government programs. On the other hand, the expansion of targets to MBT shows an effort to reach groups that have long been overlooked—those earning above the low-income bracket but still struggling to buy commercial homes.
Going forward, the success of this policy will depend on strict supervision and integration with the population administration system. Without consistent enforcement, the decent housing program risks becoming merely a symbol without real impact. Will Jakarta be able to replicate New York's success in organizing vertical housing, or will it instead get trapped in the same cycle of problems?
