(Webcast) Current Issues in Affordable Housing in New York City

Friday, May 7, 2021 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Program Co-Chairs:

Daniel M. Bernstein
Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

Jennifer Kubicki
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development

  • This program will provide an inside perspective on the future of affordable housing in New York City. Seasoned practitioners from the private and public sectors will discuss the role of the city, state and federal governments, in conjunction with for-profit developers and not-for-profit organizations, in building and preserving affordable housing. Participants will learn about the statutory, regulatory and business considerations underlying critical topics in affordable housing.

    Program Fee:
    $99 for Members | $199 for Nonmembers
    Government/Nonprofit/Academic/Judiciary: Free for Members | $70 for Nonmembers
    Small Law Firm Member & Non-Legal Professional: $40

    Members who are Law Students, Recent Law Graduates, Newly Admitted Lawyers (admitted for the first time in any state or country 2019-2021), In-House/Corporate Counsel, Judges, and attorney members who practice within the Government, Academic or Not-for-Profit sectors attend this program for free.

  • Chairs:

    Farhana H. Choudhury

    Assistant General Counsel

     

    Madeline High

    The Legal Aid Society Bronx Neighborhood Office

     

    Bryan Kaplan

    Omni New York LLC

     

    Karol Robinson

    Herrick, Feinstein LLP

     

    Daniel Weisz

    Law Offices of Daniel Weisz PC

     

    Speakers:

    Louise Carroll

    NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development

     

    Donald Capoccia

    BFC Partners

     

    Eric Enderlin

    New York City Housing Development Corporation

     

    The Honorable Cheryl Gonzales

    Kings County Housing Court

     

    Ethan Handelman

    United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

     

    Jonathan D. Hernandez

    The Legal Aid Society Bronx Neighborhood Office

     

    Mitchell Korbey

    Herrick, Feinstein LLP

     

    Anita Laremont

    NYC Department of City Planning

     

    Deborah E. Riegel

    Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.

     

    Deborah VanAmerongen

    Nixon Peabody LLP

     

    RuthAnne Visnauskas

    New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal

     

    Public Advocate Jumaane Williams

    Public Advocate of the City of New York

  • 9:00 am – 9:02 am

    Program Introduction

     

    9:02 am – 10:02 am

    Panel I: Impacts of the 2020 Federal Elections, COVID-19 and the Economic Downturn on Affordable Housing

    • Introduction of panelists and overview of topic (5 minutes)
    • Impacts of 2020 federal elections, COVID-19 and economic downturn on affordable housing at the federal level (10 minutes)
    • Impacts of 2020 federal elections, COVID-19 and economic downturn on affordable housing at the New York State level (10 minutes)
    • Impacts of 2020 federal elections, COVID-19 and economic downturn on affordable housing at the New York City level (10 minutes)
    • Impacts of 2020 federal elections, COVID-19 and economic downturn on affordable housing at the New York City level, with emphasis on financing of affordable housing projects (10 minutes)
    • Q&A/Panelists’ Discussion (15 minutes)

     

    10:02 am – 10:17 am

    Break

     

    10:17 am – 11:17 am

    Panel II: Racial Disparity Issues in NYC Rezoning and Land Use Provisions

    • Introductions (5 minutes)
    • Discussion with panelists on the following topics: (45 minutes)
      • Updates perspective on current zoning and land use matters
      • Approach to diversity, gentrification, and community engagement issues
      • Racial disparities in land use actions
    • Q&A (10 minutes)

     

    11:17 am – 11:29 am

    Break

     

    11:29 am-12:29 pm

    Panel III: Eviction Moratoriums and Landlord/Tenant Updates

    • Introductions (5 minutes)
    • Discussion with panelists on the following topics: (45 minutes)
      • Brief history of housing court proceedings throughout the pandemic highlighting key EOs, AOs, and DRPs.
      • The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020
      • Relief available for landlords and tenants at the federal, state, and local level
      • Court operations during Covid-19
    • Q&A (10 minutes)

     

    12:29 pm – 12:30 pm

    Closing Remarks

  • New York: 3.0 Total: 2.0 Professional Practice, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
    New Jersey: 3.0 Total: 2.0 General, 1.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias
    California: 3.0 Total: 2.0 General, 1.0 Elimination of Bias
    Pennsylvania: 3.0 Total: 2.0 General, 1.0 Professional Responsibility
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

    Newly admitted New York attorneys (attorneys admitted to the New York State Bar for two years or less) cannot earn CLE credit in the category of Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias.

  • Sponsoring Association Committees:
    Housing and Urban Development, Daniel M. Bernstein and Jennifer Kubicki, Co-Chairs
    Housing Court, Sara Nicole Wagner, Chair

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Angie Avila, Manager, Membership Outreach and Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | aavila@nycbar.org