It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Carol Lamberg, a longtime New York Housing Conference Board Member and a legend in the affordable housing community. Carol’s passion for housing justice, her tenacity as an advocate and her compassion as a New Yorker, set her apart in the field. She never tired of fighting for affordable housing, improving policy and making a difference. She led an inspiring life and she will truly be missed.
Carol began her career at Settlement Housing Fund (SHF) in 1969 and was their long-time Executive Director from 1983 to 2014. While working at SHF, she also staffed the New York Housing Conference when it was formed 51 years ago. She maintained and grew the coalition and served on NYHC’s board for decades.
Watch NYHC’s 2013 Clara Fox Award video tribute celebrating Carol Lamberg’s affordable housing career: