New York Affordable Housing Conference

Why to Attend the New York Affordable Housing Event

New York’s multifamily and affordable housing landscape is evolving faster than ever, especially with a new administration running New York City. Whether you’re focused on ground-up development, increasing construction pipelines, fully affordable deals, mixed-income developments, housing preservation, financing, acquisitions or housing policy, this is your chance to:

• Hear how affordable housing is becoming the dominant driver of new multifamily development in New York, as market-rate projects struggle to pencil amid high interest rates, construction costs and policy changes.
• With the expiration of past tax incentives and the rollout of new programs like 485-x tax incentive, developers and investors must rethink how projects are structured and financed to move forward.
• Gain insight into the changing political climate in New York with new Mayor Zohran Mamdani and what this means for population trends, rent stabilized apartments and developer incentives.
• The passage of City of Yes for Housing Opportunity is reshaping development across the five boroughs, opening new pathways for housing production.
• Preserving existing affordable housing stock is becoming just as critical as building new supply, particularly as regulatory agreements expire and operating costs increase.
• Gain insights to how developers are layering in new financing structures including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit equity, tax-exempt bonds and public subsidies to bridge funding gaps.
• From preservation strategies to zoning reform and new incentives, the decisions being made today will define how much housing gets built in New York over the next decade.
• Public and private sector collaboration has never been more important, with agencies like the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York State Homes and Community Renewal playing a central role in enabling new projects.

How you'll do more business:

Enhance your business by understanding how the affordable housing market in New York is picking up significantly despite previous challenges on the development and capital markets front. Experts will weigh in recent policy changes, overall shift in city housing agendas, acquisitions, development, investment, construction, housing preservation, public-private partnerships and more across the affordable housing sector.

Who attends:

Investors, owners, developers, government officials, policy makers, housing advocates, contractors, architect, engineers, lenders, brokers, property managers, lawyers and more. 

Why should you attend:

Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network, and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us.

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Director of New York Events, Chris Picher at chris.picher@bisnow.com. 

To request disability-related accommodations, please contact audrey.sullivan@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

Featured New York Affordable Housing Projects & News

• Brooklyn Affordable Housing Portfolio Trades for $80M
  Camber Property Group sells a multi-building affordable housing portfolio in Brooklyn, with Ariel Property Advisors brokering the deal.
• Goldman Sachs Backs $270M Affordable Housing Development in Brooklyn
  Goldman Sachs’ Urban Investment Group finances a major East New York project, underscoring the critical role of institutional capital in delivering new affordable units. 
• NYCHA Invests Over $5.1B in Capital Improvements Across Portfolio
  NYCHA continues large-scale reinvestment into public housing, completing hundreds of projects while expanding its PACT program and private capital partnerships. 
• NYC Affordable Housing Gets $1.8B Boost in 2026 Budget
  The city commits major funding toward new construction and preservation, including thousands of units and expanded NYCHA conversions to Section 8. 
• Related Eyes Rescue of Pacific Park Megaproject in Brooklyn
  Related Companies explores stepping into a long-stalled megadevelopment with thousands of planned affordable units, highlighting execution challenges in large-scale projects. 
• NYC Investment Sales Hit $33.5B in 2025 Amid Multifamily Momentum
  Ariel Property Advisors reports a rebound in transaction activity, with multifamily and affordable housing remaining core drivers of deal flow. 
• NYC Multifamily Market Trends Show Policy Driving Investment Activity
  Policy shifts and rent regulations continue to shape investment strategies, particularly in rent-stabilized and affordable assets. 
• City of Yes Housing Plan Targets 80,000 New Homes
  New zoning reforms aim to unlock significant housing production through density increases, office conversions and transit-oriented development. 
• Affordable Housing Capital Access Expected to Expand Through Policy Changes
  Federal and local programs, including LIHTC expansion, are expected to drive new financing opportunities for affordable housing development. 
• Camber Property Group Expands Affordable Housing Footprint in Brooklyn
  Continued acquisition and development activity reinforces Brooklyn as a key market for affordable housing investment. 
• NYCHA PACT Program Brings Private Capital Into Public Housing
  Public-private partnerships continue to scale as NYCHA converts units to Section 8 to fund long-needed repairs and upgrades. 
• Fulton & Elliott-Chelsea Houses Redevelopment Advances Amid Debate
  A nearly $2B redevelopment of NYCHA housing highlights both the urgency and controversy around modernizing aging public housing stock. 
• Affordable Housing Leaders Recognized in 2026 Industry Power List
  Key developers, investors and policymakers shaping New York’s affordable housing pipeline are highlighted amid growing demand. 
• East New York Development Pipeline Continues to Expand Affordable Units
  Large-scale projects in rezoned neighborhoods continue to drive new supply, supported by both public subsidies and private capital. 
• Pacific Park Delays Highlight Risks in Delivering Affordable Housing at Scale
  Construction delays, financing challenges and regulatory hurdles continue to impact delivery timelines for major housing projects. 
• Institutional Capital Plays Growing Role in NYC Affordable Housing Delivery
  Investors and lenders are increasingly critical partners as projects face higher costs and tighter financing conditions. 
• Affordable Housing Pipeline Remains Strong Despite Market Volatility
  Multifamily and affordable housing continue to attract capital as other asset classes face uncertainty. 
• Brooklyn Remains Epicenter of Affordable Housing Development Activity
  Strong pipeline and continued investment activity reinforce Brooklyn’s role as a leading market for affordable housing. 

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