The New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) is proud to present the 25th Annual New York State Affordable Housing Conference in New York City, Thursday May 16, 2024. This housing event is the largest in the nation and will include over 60 affordable housing industry exhibitors, 18 one hour professional workshops, plenary program with breakfast and key affordable housing panelists, a banquet luncheon with keynote, and a robust post-conference reception.
This year's conference planning committee is chaired by long-time NYSAFAH Board Officer, Deborah VanAmerongen, Strategic Policy Advisor at Nixon Peabody, LLP. Deborah and her committee members have planned a series of workshops that will engage a wide-array of housing professionals in finance, construction, design, development, management and policy. Attendees at all stages of professional development will learn the most up-to-date information about City and State housing programs, new financing opportunities, and much more.
Also featured, the exceptional exhibit space at The Marriott Marquis, which affords every exhibitor the opportunity to "see and be seen". Every table top space faces into the lobbies of the main events on the 6th & 7th floors. There are no corners in which to hide!
If you have questions about the event, please email elizabeth@nysafah.org.
*Registration options include one-day (May 16 only) or two-day (May 15 & May 16) - please select the appropriate option.
Panel Discussion Moderated by Jolie Milstein Featuring:
Leila Bozorg, Executive Director of Housing, New York City
Adolfo Carrion, Commissioner, NYC HPD
Eric Enderlin, President, NYC HDC
RuthAnne Visnauskas, Commissioner, NYS HCR
25 Years of Advocacy with former NYSAFAH Board Chairs:
Ron Moelis, L+M Development
Don Capoccia, BFC Partners
Duncan Barrett, Omni Housing
Lisa Gomez, L+M Development Partners
Kirk Goodrich, Monadnock Development
Assembly Member David Weprin, elected to the Assembly in a Special Election on February 9, 2010, has devoted his life to public service and making government more responsive, efficient and accountable.
Last December NYC Mayor Adams appointed Leila Bozorg as the city’s new executive director of housing, part of the expanded housing, economic development, and workforce team under Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer.
As founder & president of Rochester’s Cornerstone Group and Cornerstone Property Managers, Roger Brandt has made an impact in real estate sectors in Upstate New York. Formed in 1990, RCG has developed in excess of $575 million of affordable housing.
Partner and Co-Chair, Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice
Katten Muchin & Rosenman LLP
A well-known figure in New York City's affordable housing community, Louise Carroll has the depth of experience to steer clients through the financial and legal complexities of affordable housing and mixed-income housing projects.
Deb Cumberbatch has 30 years of experience in Supportive Housing. She has a wealth of knowledge in social services, best practices, staff development, and housing operational systems.
Brendan Dolan has spent his career in insurance and is currently the president of Housing Partnership Network's insurance company focused on multi-family housing.
Matt Dunbar oversees development, communication and implementation of the organization’s strategic vision focusing on efficient, effective and sustainable organizational growth and mission-aligned impact.
Eric Enderlin joined the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) as its President in October 2016 and was reappointed by Mayor Eric Adams in January 2022.
Bret is Chair of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing, and a recipient of the organization's 2015 Advocate of the Year award. He serves as the CEO of Home Leasing and Home Leasing Construction.
Mark Ginsberg FAIA, LEED AP, a partner at Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, has over 40 years of experience in planning, urban design, institutional and housing projects. His work includes developments that comprise over 20,000 units of housing.
Matthew Hall is a partner at Goldstein Hall and concentrates his practice in affordable housing development, real estate finance, not-for-profit law, and corporate law.
Alexandra Hanson is the principal of Kreder Hanson Enterprises (KHE), a woman-owned affordable housing consulting company committed to community centered development.
ELH Mgmt. (ELH) is a full-service, solution-driven real estate company with unmatched expertise in building, acquiring, preserving and managing affordable housing throughout New York City.
Get Stuff Built coordinates efforts from more than two dozen agencies to cut red tape, streamline processes and remove administrative burdens in building approval and construction.
Courtney Horwitz is the Founder and Principal of Strada Ventures LLC, a WBE real estate consulting and development company. She has over 20 years of experience in the housing industry.
Lisa is responsible for leading Conifer's Development team across all aspects of real estate development, from conception through construction across the East Coast.
Russell practices in the area of real estate, representing developers, owners and equity investors in connection with acquisitions and dispositions, financings, joint ventures, development and construction and commercial leasing.
Becky oversees the Office of Housing Preservation at New York State Homes and Community Renewal which includes Sustainability, Rental Assistance Programs and the agency's housing portfolio.
Merchants Capital is a leader in multifamily housing finance nationwide. Our licenses with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD/FHA, in addition to our bank’s balance sheet products, allow us to offer custom solutions with agility and ease of execution.
Patrick currently serves as a Vice President and Chief of Staff of the Multifamily Finance and Development Group at New York State Homes and Community Renewal.
JASA’s life-changing support services, interventions and partnerships promote aging with a purpose and provide autonomy for older adults to remain in their homes and communities.
Leads the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA), which advocates for federally assisted rental housing on behalf of developers, owners, managers, and housing agencies.
Spencer Orkus is a Partner and the President of Development at L+M Development Partners who has developed over 5,000 affordable new construction units within various mixed-use new construction projects compiling over $2.5 billion in financing resources.
Emily Osgood is Associate Commissioner for Housing Opportunity and Placement Services at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation of Development.
Matthew was driven to the affordable housing industry through the stories of displaced residents throughout New York City; he aims to preserve and create housing to maintain an economically diverse city.
Darren Scott joined NYS Homes and Community Renewal in 2017 as Upstate East Director of Development. He has thirty years of experience in affordable housing development and neighborhood revitalization.
Since 2022, Jamie has led the NYC Housing Partnership, a 40-year old not-for-profit affordable housing intermediary located in New York City responsible for the creation and preservation of more than 82,000 affordable housing units in its storied history.
Barika X Williams is the Executive Director of the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development Inc. (ANHD), a leading nonprofit focused on creating housing and economic justice for all New Yorkers.
Assembly Member David Weprin, elected to the Assembly in a Special Election on February 9, 2010, has devoted his life to public service and making government more responsive, efficient and accountable.
Last December NYC Mayor Adams appointed Leila Bozorg as the city’s new executive director of housing, part of the expanded housing, economic development, and workforce team under Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer.
As founder & president of Rochester’s Cornerstone Group and Cornerstone Property Managers, Roger Brandt has made an impact in real estate sectors in Upstate New York. Formed in 1990, RCG has developed in excess of $575 million of affordable housing.
A well-known figure in New York City's affordable housing community, Louise Carroll has the depth of experience to steer clients through the financial and legal complexities of affordable housing and mixed-income housing projects.
Deb Cumberbatch has 30 years of experience in Supportive Housing. She has a wealth of knowledge in social services, best practices, staff development, and housing operational systems.
Brendan Dolan has spent his career in insurance and is currently the president of Housing Partnership Network's insurance company focused on multi-family housing.
Matt Dunbar oversees development, communication and implementation of the organization’s strategic vision focusing on efficient, effective and sustainable organizational growth and mission-aligned impact.
Eric Enderlin joined the New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) as its President in October 2016 and was reappointed by Mayor Eric Adams in January 2022.
Bret is Chair of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing, and a recipient of the organization's 2015 Advocate of the Year award. He serves as the CEO of Home Leasing and Home Leasing Construction.
Mark Ginsberg FAIA, LEED AP, a partner at Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, has over 40 years of experience in planning, urban design, institutional and housing projects. His work includes developments that comprise over 20,000 units of housing.
Matthew Hall is a partner at Goldstein Hall and concentrates his practice in affordable housing development, real estate finance, not-for-profit law, and corporate law.
Alexandra Hanson is the principal of Kreder Hanson Enterprises (KHE), a woman-owned affordable housing consulting company committed to community centered development.
ELH Mgmt. (ELH) is a full-service, solution-driven real estate company with unmatched expertise in building, acquiring, preserving and managing affordable housing throughout New York City.
Get Stuff Built coordinates efforts from more than two dozen agencies to cut red tape, streamline processes and remove administrative burdens in building approval and construction.
Courtney Horwitz is the Founder and Principal of Strada Ventures LLC, a WBE real estate consulting and development company. She has over 20 years of experience in the housing industry.
Lisa is responsible for leading Conifer's Development team across all aspects of real estate development, from conception through construction across the East Coast.
Russell practices in the area of real estate, representing developers, owners and equity investors in connection with acquisitions and dispositions, financings, joint ventures, development and construction and commercial leasing.
Becky oversees the Office of Housing Preservation at New York State Homes and Community Renewal which includes Sustainability, Rental Assistance Programs and the agency's housing portfolio.
Merchants Capital is a leader in multifamily housing finance nationwide. Our licenses with Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and HUD/FHA, in addition to our bank’s balance sheet products, allow us to offer custom solutions with agility and ease of execution.
Patrick currently serves as a Vice President and Chief of Staff of the Multifamily Finance and Development Group at New York State Homes and Community Renewal.
JASA’s life-changing support services, interventions and partnerships promote aging with a purpose and provide autonomy for older adults to remain in their homes and communities.
Leads the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA), which advocates for federally assisted rental housing on behalf of developers, owners, managers, and housing agencies.
Spencer Orkus is a Partner and the President of Development at L+M Development Partners who has developed over 5,000 affordable new construction units within various mixed-use new construction projects compiling over $2.5 billion in financing resources.
Emily Osgood is Associate Commissioner for Housing Opportunity and Placement Services at the New York City Department of Housing Preservation of Development.
Matthew was driven to the affordable housing industry through the stories of displaced residents throughout New York City; he aims to preserve and create housing to maintain an economically diverse city.
Darren Scott joined NYS Homes and Community Renewal in 2017 as Upstate East Director of Development. He has thirty years of experience in affordable housing development and neighborhood revitalization.
Since 2022, Jamie has led the NYC Housing Partnership, a 40-year old not-for-profit affordable housing intermediary located in New York City responsible for the creation and preservation of more than 82,000 affordable housing units in its storied history.
Barika X Williams is the Executive Director of the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development Inc. (ANHD), a leading nonprofit focused on creating housing and economic justice for all New Yorkers.
Founded in 1981 as a small start-up named Allee King Rosen & Fleming, AKRF now draws on a wide range of professional specialties to develop real-world solutions for transportation, real estate, water, and energy clients. Offices
Founded in 1997, ALC Environmental is a Nationally Renowned Environmental Consulting, Training and Management Firm. Our team of experienced professionals works with most developers, lenders and NFP organizations in the NY affordable housing industry.
All New York Title Agency, Inc. is a full service title insurance agency that provides professional title insurance and real estate services to clients located throughout the State of New York.
Aufgang is a full-service firm through the entire planning, design, and construction process. It is known for creative, cost effective and appealing architectural solutions that adhere to budget requirements and sustainability.
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a full-service law firm with offices in Syracuse and Ithaca. Our experienced team of attorneys provides trusted legal counsel in over 40 practice areas, including corporate, tax, real estate, and brownfield tax incentives.
Cannon Heyman & Weiss, LLP (CHW) is a boutique housing law firm with substantial experience in public and private financing, including municipal finance and low-income housing tax credit matters.
Christa Construction, a leader for four decades, delivers excellence in commercial, residential, and industrial projects, prioritizing quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
Citi Community Capital (CCC) provides a suite of financial products to help affordable housing developers construct, rehabilitate, refinance, and acquire affordable multifamily housing across the country.
As a leading advisory, assurance, and tax firm, CohnReznick helps forward-thinking organizations achieve their vision by optimizing performance, maximizing value, and managing risk.
Con Edison is tripling energy efficiency investments, partnering with building owners and developers to reduce fossil fuels, and giving our customers more clean energy choices. It’s all part of our vision for a more resilient next-generation grid.
Established in 1975, Conifer is a nationally ranked, full-service real estate company specializing in the development, construction, management, and ownership of high-quality, affordable housing communities.
DOZ is a nationally-recognized accounting, tax, and consulting firm of over 300 professionals specializing in affordable housing. Find Chris Thompson, our exhibitor attendee, to learn more about how DOZ can help you achieve your accounting needs.
Founded in 1984 with headquarters in NYC, GF55 Architects is a nationally recognized architecture firm with a specific expertise in Mixed-Use Multi Family projects.
Hunt Capital Partners (“HCP”), specializes in the syndication of Federal and State Low-Income Housing, Historic and Solar Tax Credits. Since inception in 2010, HCP has raised over $3 billion in tax credit equity.
KeyBank’s corporate mission is to help clients and communities thrive. For its ability to lend to, invest in, and serve its communities, especially low- to moderate-income communities.
LaBella is a full-service consulting firm with 35 offices along the Eastern coast. Our suite of engineering, environmental, and architectural services offers our clients a one-stop shop of experts or an à la cart approach to fill in expertise gaps.
LIIF is a national community development financial institution that has provided over $2.7 billion in financing for affordable housing, education, health care, and early care and education since 1984.
For more than 35 yrs MAP has been centered on sustainable housing and community development. Our design approach prioritizes inclusivity, quality, and health, beginning with the understanding that everyone deserves beautiful, safe, supportive communities.
General Contracting, Construction Management, and Development firm offering a broad range of services, including design consulting, value engineering, predevelopment services, financing procurement, general contracting and construction coordination.
Merchants Capital is a proven leader in financing for multi-family and affordable housing nationwide. Experience the agility and attention of a boutique lender and syndicator, with all the might of a large institution.
National Equity Fund is a nonprofit LIHTC syndicator, asset manager, and pioneer in affordable housing with a mission to create and deliver innovative, collaborative financial solutions to expand the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
Novogradac is a national professional services organization that consists of affiliates and divisions providing professional services that include certified public accounting, valuation and consulting with more than 25 offices nationwide.
We are the country’s first local green bank. We provide loans for energy efficiency and clean energy projects in NYC and throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.
Paradigm Environmental provides advice, thoughtful solutions, integrated strategy, and value-added services to address today’s complex environmental concerns. Paradigm’s team of experts is available to guide each project from planning to conclusion.
Through the Power of Partnership, Pike Residential provides construction services to the multi-family residential market. Our focus areas are senior housing, apartments, and student housing.
VHB is a leading planning, design, and engineering firm that utilizes our extensive experience to partner with agencies and developers throughout the New York metropolitan area on affordable and mixed-use housing projects.
Founded in 1981 as a small start-up named Allee King Rosen & Fleming, AKRF now draws on a wide range of professional specialties to develop real-world solutions for transportation, real estate, water, and energy clients. Offices
Founded in 1997, ALC Environmental is a Nationally Renowned Environmental Consulting, Training and Management Firm. Our team of experienced professionals works with most developers, lenders and NFP organizations in the NY affordable housing industry.
All New York Title Agency, Inc. is a full service title insurance agency that provides professional title insurance and real estate services to clients located throughout the State of New York.
Aufgang is a full-service firm through the entire planning, design, and construction process. It is known for creative, cost effective and appealing architectural solutions that adhere to budget requirements and sustainability.
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is a full-service law firm with offices in Syracuse and Ithaca. Our experienced team of attorneys provides trusted legal counsel in over 40 practice areas, including corporate, tax, real estate, and brownfield tax incentives.
Cannon Heyman & Weiss, LLP (CHW) is a boutique housing law firm with substantial experience in public and private financing, including municipal finance and low-income housing tax credit matters.
Christa Construction, a leader for four decades, delivers excellence in commercial, residential, and industrial projects, prioritizing quality, innovation, and client satisfaction.
Citi Community Capital (CCC) provides a suite of financial products to help affordable housing developers construct, rehabilitate, refinance, and acquire affordable multifamily housing across the country.
As a leading advisory, assurance, and tax firm, CohnReznick helps forward-thinking organizations achieve their vision by optimizing performance, maximizing value, and managing risk.
Con Edison is tripling energy efficiency investments, partnering with building owners and developers to reduce fossil fuels, and giving our customers more clean energy choices. It’s all part of our vision for a more resilient next-generation grid.
Established in 1975, Conifer is a nationally ranked, full-service real estate company specializing in the development, construction, management, and ownership of high-quality, affordable housing communities.
DOZ is a nationally-recognized accounting, tax, and consulting firm of over 300 professionals specializing in affordable housing. Find Chris Thompson, our exhibitor attendee, to learn more about how DOZ can help you achieve your accounting needs.
Founded in 1984 with headquarters in NYC, GF55 Architects is a nationally recognized architecture firm with a specific expertise in Mixed-Use Multi Family projects.
Hunt Capital Partners (“HCP”), specializes in the syndication of Federal and State Low-Income Housing, Historic and Solar Tax Credits. Since inception in 2010, HCP has raised over $3 billion in tax credit equity.
KeyBank’s corporate mission is to help clients and communities thrive. For its ability to lend to, invest in, and serve its communities, especially low- to moderate-income communities.
LaBella is a full-service consulting firm with 35 offices along the Eastern coast. Our suite of engineering, environmental, and architectural services offers our clients a one-stop shop of experts or an à la cart approach to fill in expertise gaps.
LIIF is a national community development financial institution that has provided over $2.7 billion in financing for affordable housing, education, health care, and early care and education since 1984.
For more than 35 yrs MAP has been centered on sustainable housing and community development. Our design approach prioritizes inclusivity, quality, and health, beginning with the understanding that everyone deserves beautiful, safe, supportive communities.
General Contracting, Construction Management, and Development firm offering a broad range of services, including design consulting, value engineering, predevelopment services, financing procurement, general contracting and construction coordination.
Merchants Capital is a proven leader in financing for multi-family and affordable housing nationwide. Experience the agility and attention of a boutique lender and syndicator, with all the might of a large institution.
National Equity Fund is a nonprofit LIHTC syndicator, asset manager, and pioneer in affordable housing with a mission to create and deliver innovative, collaborative financial solutions to expand the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
Novogradac is a national professional services organization that consists of affiliates and divisions providing professional services that include certified public accounting, valuation and consulting with more than 25 offices nationwide.
We are the country’s first local green bank. We provide loans for energy efficiency and clean energy projects in NYC and throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and increase homeownership throughout New York State.
Paradigm Environmental provides advice, thoughtful solutions, integrated strategy, and value-added services to address today’s complex environmental concerns. Paradigm’s team of experts is available to guide each project from planning to conclusion.
Through the Power of Partnership, Pike Residential provides construction services to the multi-family residential market. Our focus areas are senior housing, apartments, and student housing.
VHB is a leading planning, design, and engineering firm that utilizes our extensive experience to partner with agencies and developers throughout the New York metropolitan area on affordable and mixed-use housing projects.
