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Real Estate Developers Edition: Affordable Housing Development

A distinguished panel of developers and nonprofit leaders on the state of affordable housing production in New York City — financing, regulation, labor, supply chain, and tariff pressures.

The Building New York affordable housing panel with moderator Max Rayetsky and panelists at the New York City Bar Association

Overview

An insightful discussion with leaders shaping the future of affordable housing in New York City. Panelists offered concise overviews of current affordable housing projects and the on-the-ground realities of moving them through predevelopment, construction, and delivery.

The conversation examined the challenges facing today's affordable pipeline — navigating regulatory requirements, addressing labor shortages, mitigating supply chain disruptions, managing tariff-driven material cost escalations, and securing financing in today's market — along with practical strategies and lessons learned from the field.

Following the panel, attendees connected with developers, contractors, attorneys, and policymakers driving affordable housing forward in New York.

Discussion Topics

  • Overviews of current affordable housing projects across the five boroughs
  • Navigating regulatory requirements and entitlements
  • Addressing labor shortages on affordable projects
  • Mitigating supply chain disruptions
  • Managing tariff-driven material cost escalations
  • Securing financing in today's capital markets
  • Practical strategies and lessons learned from the field

Agenda

  • 5:30 PMDoors Open & Networking
  • 6:00 PMPanel Discussion
  • 7:30 PMClosing Remarks & Reception

Event Flyer

Building New York Series — Real Estate Developers Edition: Affordable Housing Development. Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at the NYC Bar Association. Panelists: Sabrina Lippman, Ellen Kackmann, John Valladares, Peter Procida, Eli Weiss; moderator Max Rayetsky.

From the Session