The New York State Association for Affordable Housing is proud to present the 27th Annual New York State Affordable Housing Conference on May 14, 2026 in New York City.
The affordable housing landscape is shifting fast - and the stakes have never been higher. Don't miss your chance to hear directly from the leaders, innovators, and changemakers shaping what comes next. At this year's conference, top experts will break down the biggest challenges facing our industry and reveal smart, practical strategies for navigating the current crisis while unlocking new opportunities.
From maximizing resources to accelerating the creation and preservation of desperately needed units, this is where New York's affordable housing community comes together to move the sector forward.
Join us, get inspired, and be part of the solutions driving the future of affordable housing.
This year's conference will feature 75+ exhibitors, 20+ expert-led workshops, a high-profile plenary breakfast, a banquet luncheon with keynote speaker, and lively post conference reception - all designed to give attendees the insights and connections they need to advance New York's affordable housing future.
The 2026 Conference Planning Committee is chaired by long-time board member, Deborah VanAmerongen, Strategic Policy Advisor at Nixon Peabody, LLP. Under her leadership, the committee is curating a robust series of workshops that engage professionals across finance construction, design, development, management, and policy. Whether you are new to teh field or a seasoned practitioner, you will gain the most up-to-date information on city, state, and federal housing programs, emerging financing opportunities, and the newest trends shaping the sector.
Attendees will also experience the Marriott's exceptional exhibit space - an energized and highly visible space where every exhibitor enjoys prime placement. With all tabletop displays opening directly into the bustling main-event lobbies on the 6th and 7th floors, there truly are no corners in which to hide.
If you have questions or are interested in joining us as a sponsor, please visit SPONSOR26 or contact elizabeth@nysafah.org.
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Please note: May 13 is a pre-conference day hosted by IPED, LLC offering CLE/CPE accredited coursework. It is separate from the main NYSAFAH conference on May 14.
Meghan Altidor represents nonprofit and for-profit developers in acquiring, constructing, rehabilitating and operating affordable housing developments around the country.
Juan Barahona started SMJ Development in 2014. SMJ is a boutique firm specializing in the development and preservation of affordable housing in NYC.
Heather helps oversee the development, implementation, and management of NYCHA’s real estate programs. She works directly with department leadership and other senior leaders across NYCHA to ensure alignment and to provide strategic direction.
For the past 6 years, Patricia has led TCB's Real Estate Development efforts across 14 states and DC. Before joining TCB, she spent 25 years at POAH including five years at President of POAH's affiliated property management company, POAH Communities
Terri is a founding principal at Xenolith Partners LLC, a woman-owned affordable housing development firm, where she focuses on business strategy, operations, deal structuring, feasibility studies, and closings.
Randi is the Exec. Director of IndieSpace - a service organization for indie artists and organizations. IndieSpace provides funding and real estate programs to this community. IndieSpace operates two affordable spaces and consults with hundreds of orgs.
Capital Officer in the New York City office of Capital One originating debt and equity with the banks northeast footprint.
Phil Bousquet is a founding Member of Bousquet Holstein PLLC and a leading authority on the tax incentives under New York State’s Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP).
Leila Bozorg is the Deputy Mayor for Housing and Planning in New York City, where she leads citywide housing and land use strategies that guide New York City’s growth and affordability agenda.
Chuck Brass recently retired from FSAH after 16 years as a Partner and Senior Advisor. He has 45+ yrs. of experience at HPD, HDC, the Housing Partnership, CPC Resources and Atlantic Development structuring the financing for 40,000+ units in New York.
Emily Cadik is the CEO of the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition, where she leads advocacy to support the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.
Rafael E. Cestero, former Commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, is the President & CEO of the Community Preservation Corporation.
Nqobile “Billé” Chitimbire is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Esusu, a leading fintech company focused on rent reporting and bridging the racial wealth gap, a position held since March 2021.
David Cleghorn serves as the President and CEO of HELP Development Corp., a non profit affordable and supportive housing developer with more than 30 communities in 7 states.
Anivelca has been with Lemle & Wolff for over 15 years and since 2019 has assumed the role of Principal co-leading the development company. She is responsible for expanding and executing the company's preservation and new construction project pipeline.
Katie Devine is the President of Devine & Co., a WBE development and consulting firm dedicated to creating and preserving housing for people who need it most.
Market leader for Community Development Lending & Investment at Webster Bank, spanning throughout Metro-New York, New Jersey, the lower Hudson Valley, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Stephen oversees HPD's programs that provide capital financing and downpayment assistance to expand homeownership access and stabilize existing low-income homeowners.
Leads Federal, State and Local Government Affairs for NYC HDC as well as Federal Affairs for NYC HPD
Mildred Flores‑Thevenin is Director of Affordable Housing Marketing & Compliance at Settlement Housing Fund, with 17 years of affordable housing experience and more than 8 years at SHF, specializing in affordable housing lotteries and compliance.
With more than 47 years serving as President of DePaul, Mark Fuller has advanced the organization's mission through compassionate, person‑centered services and exceptional housing across New York, leading a team committed to lasting, meaningful change.
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 30,000 units of housing.
Kirk Goodrich serves as the President of Monadnock Development and has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of community development, affordable housing finance and real estate development.
Shannon is a Treasury Associate in J.P. Morgan’s Community Development Banking division. She is passionate about helping clients streamline operations, improve liquidity, and gain efficiency so they can scale their impact.
Ms. Greenberg also serves as President of the Homeless Housing and Assistance Corporation (HHAC)
Matt leads real estate development, partnerships and strategic operations for Lettire Construction and its development affiliate, Urban Builders Collaborative.
David E. Gross, AIA is the Executive Partner of GF55 Architects. GF55 has long been recognized for its specific expertise in Mixed-Use Multifamily Housing, with over 12 million square feet of housing completed nationwide.
Seth leads the legal, risk, public affairs, and insurance teams at Fairstead. His expertise in negotiating complex financial transactions and managing corporate activities is rooted in over a decade of experience in real estate.
Edith Hsu-Chen is the Executive Director of the New York City Department of City Planning.
Karen Hu oversees a multibillion-dollar portfolio spanning preservation, new construction and NYCHA conversions at Camber Property Group.
New England Prefab is a design assist services business focusing on prefabricated exterior facades.
Olga Jobe, Senior Vice President at Forsyth Street, has over twenty years of experience in the financing and development of supportive housing, senior housing and affordable housing in New York City.
Lisa Kaseman serves as Senior Vice President of Development creating high quality multifamily housing opportunities in New York. Lisa is the chair of the NYSAFAH Upstate Developer’s Council and on the NYSAFAH Executive Committee.
I am an insurance broker that specializes in construction, real estate developments and stabilized property portfolios
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.
Barry Krinsky is National Production Manager at Citi Community Capital with 30+ years in real estate finance, leading affordable multifamily lending using LIHTC and tax‑exempt financing.
Pascale is the Executive Director of the Supportive Housing Network of New York (the Network), a nonprofit membership organization representing more than 200 not-for-profit organizations that operate and develop supportive housing in New York.
Derrick Lovett's career is defined by his dedication to service and transformative leadership in community development and finance.
Samantha Magistro, Chief Executive Officer, began her professional career at Bronx Pro in 2000.
Josie Morris represents real estate developers, owners, and institutional investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions.
Leads the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA), which advocates for federally assisted rental housing on behalf of developers, owners, managers, and housing agencies.
James is the CEO of Gilbane Development and former President of NYC Economic Development Corporation.
George Poulon has served as Vice President and Director of Operations for Mega Contracting Group LLC since 1990.
Elizabeth Propp is a real estate investment and community development professional with extensive experience in institutional, public/private and affordable housing transactions.
David Quart, AICP, leads VHB’s Northeast real estate market, advancing affordable housing and mixed-use projects with deep NYC public sector experience and leadership in planning, development, and infrastructure.
Nick Ratti is a partner with CohnReznick’s Project Finance and Consulting Practice in Boston, Massachusetts. He has more than 20 years of experience in the tax credit industry.
Larry Regan, President of Regan Development Corporation, has been developing affordable housing for New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania residents for 36 years.
Carlina Rivera, President and CEO of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH), is a deeply rooted community leader with a background in grassroots organizing, nonprofit social justice work, and legislative leadership.
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.
Dylan Salmons is President and Managing Partner of Contour Housing Partners, an independently operated affiliate within the Pennrose enterprise focused on the acquisition and preservation of affordable housing.
Alexa is responsible for overseeing new construction and preservation of multifamily rental housing throughout the State as part of the Governor’s multi-year $25 billion housing plan.
Sharmi leads the affordable housing lending team for the East region for the Community Development Banking group.
Eunice Suh is Vice President of Planning and Development at Monadnock Development. She has developed over 1,500 affordable units with various mixed-use, new construction projects compiling over $950 million in financing resources.
Leads Goddard’s efforts to expand affordable and supportive housing for the city of New York.
Ahmed Tigani is the 27th Commissioner of the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB).
Led by the principle that each Type A development is an opportunity to impact lives in lasting and transformative ways, Annie has co-led this woman-owned company dedicated to building inspiring, vibrant and affordable places to live, work and learn.
Mathew Wambua joined the company in 2013 and serves as Vice Chairman of Merchants Capital.
Steven J. Weiss is one of the Founders of Cannon Heyman & Weiss, LLP and has largely retired from the practice of law. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Board of NYS Housing Finance Agency and all of its constituent boards and committees.
Christine Wendell is Co-Founder and CEO of Pronto Housing - an affordable housing compliance technology company, and a Principal at Dure Investment Group. DIG has preserved or developed over 1,000 affordable housing units.
Barika X Williams is the Executive Director of the Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development (ANHD), a leading nonprofit advancing housing and economic justice for all New Yorkers.
Stephen L. Yonaty concentrates his practice in the areas of affordable, senior and multi-family housing, real estate, commercial and public finance, business restructuring and bankruptcy, and commercial litigation.
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Akerman LLP is a top 100 U.S. law firm with more than 700 lawyers and business professionals and is recognized among the most forward-thinking firms in the industry by Financial Times.
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.
Ariel Property Advisors is a New York City-based commercial real estate services and advisory company offering expertise in three core areas: Investment Sales, Capital Services and Research & Advisory.
At ARMA Development Consultants, we take pride in our dedicated team of professionals who specialize in owner project representation, construction management and expediting services.
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.
Automatic Industries is a family-owned laundry services company based in New York, that designs, installs, and maintains shared laundry rooms for residential properties such as apartment buildings, affordable housing, co-ops/condos, colleges and more.
Barclay Damon attorneys team across offices and practices to provide customized, targeted solutions grounded in industry knowledge and a deep understanding of our clients' businesses.
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is one of New York’s most reputable law firms for brownfield tax credits, with our attorneys securing over $1.5 billion in credits for major redevelopment projects, including affordable housing.
Callahan Construction Managers
Callahan is committed to building strong, long-lasting client relationships, and to consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
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.
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.
For more than 50 years, Conifer has been a trusted leader in creating high-quality, affordable housing and strengthening the communities we serve with its expertise in development, property management and operational excellence.
We put our accounting and tax expertise squarely behind those who create more equitable communities, nationwide.
Embue helps New York multifamily apartment building owners and operators cut electricity costs by 25% through intelligent building controls, reducing energy waste, lowering operating expenses, and improving portfolio performance in the first hour of use.
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
EPIC Brokers is a leading retail risk management, employee benefits, unique specialty programs and private client insurance brokerage and consulting firm.
FM Capital focuses on: debt acquisitions, direct lending, and equity investments in properties. FM Capital currently manages roughly half a billion dollars in multifamily, retail, office, industrial, and development properties across the country.
GF55 Architects is a nationally recognized architecture firm with a specific expertise in Mixed-Use Multifamily Buildings and Affordable Housing.
Heritage Affordable Communities
Heritage Affordable Communities is a privately owned real estate preservation company that specializes in the affordable housing space across New York City. HAC owns and manages around 1,400 units in NYC and 2,200 units nationwide.
Hillmann provides integrated consulting for real estate, development, and energy projects nationwide, delivering environmental, due diligence, energy, and construction services to help clients manage risk, meet regulations, and make informed decisions.
Delivering High-Quality Affordable Managed Wi-Fi Solutions for Federal and State and local compliance. HUD section 8 - LIHTC, HCR, HPD, NJHMFA, CHFA, PHFA and more
J.P. Morgan is committed to building vibrant, diverse communities by expanding access to capital, leading by example and delivering comprehensive global banking solutions that support quality of life and economic opportunity.
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.
Lawley is a privately-owned, independent regional insurance firm specializing in property, casualty, and personal insurance, employee benefits, and risk management consulting.
Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) is driving $5 billion in investments to strengthen communities (2020-2030)
M&T Bank | M&T Realty Capital Corporation
M&T Bank and M&T Realty Capital Corporation have access to a breadth of financing options making us a leading affordable housing capital provider.
Magnusson Architecture and Planning
For 40 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.
Milford Street Association Captive Insurance Company
Finally, an insurance firm created for us by us. Come by and see us for a bottle of hot sauce!
National Equity Fund, Inc. (NEF)
National Equity Fund is a leading non-profit, multi-family, affordable, real estate investment manager with a mission to create and deliver innovative, collaborative financial solutions to expand the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
Neighborly Software is a cloud-based technology platform for the administration and disbursement of government-funded programs.
At Nixon Peabody, we deliver sophisticated legal services to our clients and our communities by combining high performance, entrepreneurial spirit, deep engagement, and an unwavering commitment to culture of collaboration, diversity, and humanity.
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.
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.
Our efforts aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, accelerate economic growth, and improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers equitably
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.
Resonance | Preservation Logistics
Resonance is the tech partner of Preservation Logistics and affordable housing initiatives by orchestrating the full redevelopment lifecycle, from unit readiness and household profiling to relocation planning, vendor coordination, and project execution.
SecureTech is an industry-leading Low-Voltage Integration Company that provides technology for established New York-based businesses and communities. Our reputation is built on delivering top-of-the-line products and white-glove customer service.
SiteWatch delivers real-time remote security monitoring designed for affordable housing—actively deterring incidents, lowering costs, and creating safer communities that residents want to stay in.
Provider of tax credit equity and construction debt for affordable housing and other real estate transactions.
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