NYHC Affordable Housing Policy Forum
March 9th, 2026 | 9:30-1PM
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library, 455 Fifth Ave, New York, NY
9:30-10:15 Mayor Mamdani’s Housing Team Priorities & Work Underway
Welcome Remarks from Adam Goldstein, Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
PROGRAM AGENDA
Moderator: Rachel Fee, NYHC
Potential Panelists:
- Lisa Bova-Hiatt, NYCHA CEO
- Leila Bozorg, Deputy Mayor for Housing & Planning
- Eric Enderlin, HDC President
- Dina Levy, HPD Commissioner
- Cea Weaver, Director of the Office to Protect Tenants
10:30-11:30 Panel Discussion: Proposals to Help Stabilize Affordable Housing Tenants & Buildings
Affordable housing operators will discuss the need for City & State action including proposals to control NYC water & sewer rates; a proposal for a Special Court Part for Affordable Housing with an eviction diversion program; processing delays keeping units vacant; and allowing affordable housing vacancies to rent at current AMI.
Moderator: Shambhavi Manglik, Robin Hood
Panelists:
- Michelle de la Uz, FAC
- Brendan Mitchell, UNHP
- Brenda Rosen, Breaking Ground
- Davon Russell, WHEDCO
11:30-11:45 Coffee Break
11:45-12:45 Panel Discussion: Evaluating Policies & Programs to Reduce Rising Insurance Rates
Affordable housing stakeholders will discuss policy reforms to reduce rates and risk including affordable housing captives; shared and layered pooled pricing; mitigation discounts and other state proposals. Experts will discuss impacts of high insurance costs on new construction and building operations.
Moderator: Marc Jahr, Forsyth Street
Potential Panelists:
- Hercules Argyriou, Mega
- John Crotty, Milford Insurance Captive
- Huhnsik Chung, Arentfox Schiff LLP
- Baaba Halm, Enterprise Community Partners
Thank You to Our Event Sponsor!
Federal Home Loan Bank New York
