Police say the 17-year-old was shot in the hip while standing in the courtyard of the Wagner Houses in East Harlem just after midnight.
The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he is expected to survive.
Investigators are looking for the suspect, a male, who was last seen wearing dark colored clothing and fleeing the scene on an e-bike.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
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