Current Issues in Affordable Housing in New York City: Responses to the Migrant Surge, Available Subsidy, and Hotel/Shelter Conversions

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Format: In-Person

Register for the In-Person Program

Program Co-Chairs:

Rachel D. Jaffe
Goldstein Hall PLLC

Karol S. Robinson
Reno & Cavanaugh PLLC

  • This program will provide an inside perspective on the future of affordable housing in New York City, with a focus on the City’s response to the recent migrant surge and the need to properly house the increased migrant population.  Seasoned practitioners from the private and public sectors will discuss, among other topics, the City’s emergency housing efforts, available rental subsidy programs for migrants and low-income residents in general, and case studies on a recent hotel conversion and the development of a co-located shelter and residential affordable housing project with separate financing.  Participants will learn about the statutory, regulatory and business considerations underlying these critical areas of affordable housing.

    Program Fee:
    $99 Member | $199 Nonmember
    Government/Non-Profit/Academic: Free for Members | $70 Nonmember
    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 2021-2023), and In-House/Corporate Counsel attend this program for free.

  • Panel 1: Emergency Housing

    Andy Newman
    The New York Times (Moderator)

    Catherine Trapani
    Assistant VP, Public Policy
    Volunteers of America Greater New York

    Deborah Berkman, Esq.
    Supervising Attorney, Shelter Advocacy Initiative and Public Assistance and SNAP Practice Public Benefits Unit
    New York Legal Assistance Group

    Ann Marie Scalia
    General Counsel
    NYC Department of Social Services

    Rex Chen, Esq.
    Director of Immigration
    Legal Services NYC

    Panel 2: The Role of Rental Assistance in Combating Homelessness

    Maksim Wynn
    Executive Director for Rehousing Operations
    Placements Division, NYC DHS

    Myron Horbachevsky
    Executive Vice President of Compliance
    Paths Management Services LLC

    Patrick Young
    Director of Organizing and Strategy
    New York Immigration Coalition

    Panel 3: Case Studies on Recent Hotel Conversions and Shelter/Permanent Housing Development

    Aviva Yakren
    Partner
    Sidley Austin LLP

    Jennifer Beamish
    Associate Counsel
    NYC Housing Development Corporation

    Niki Tsismenakis
    Partner
    Goldstein Hall PLLC

    Oliver G. Chase
    Partner
    Hirschen Singer & Epstein LLP

  • 9:00-9:07am
    Introductions by HUD Committee Co-Chair Rachel Jaffe and CLE Subcommittee Chair Daniel M. Bernstein

    9:07 – 10:15am
    Panel 1- Emergency Housing

    10:15 – 10:25am
    Break

    10:25 – 11:15am
    Panel 2 – The Role of Rental Assistance in Combating Homelessness

    11:15 – 11:25am
    Break

    11:25 – 12:27pm
    Panel 3: Case Studies on Recent Hotel Conversions and Shelter/Permanent Housing Development

    12:27   – 12:30 pm
    Closing Remarks by HUD Committee Co-chair Karol Robinson

     

  • NY: 3.0 professional practice
    NJ: 3.0 general
    CA: 3.0 general
    PA: 2.5 general

  • Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Housing and Urban Development, Rachel D. Jaffe and Karol S. Robinson, Co-Chairs

    Co-Sponsoring Association Committee:
    Immigration & Nationality Law, Dorian E. Rojas and Ludivine Van Der Heyden, Co-Chairs

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org

Register for the In-Person Program

Print Registration Form