Current Issues in Affordable Housing in New York City
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
Format: IN-PERSON
Description:
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.
Three expert panels will present on the following:
- Rent Freezes, the Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (HSTPA), and Nonpayment
- The Community Opportunity to Purchase Act (COPA)
- Case Study – Office to Residential Conversions
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CLE Credit:
New Jersey: 3.0 General
California: 3.0 General
Pennsylvania: 3.0 General
Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys
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 2023-2025), and In-House/Corporate Counsel attend this program for free.
For New York Newly Admitted Attorneys: Skills credits completed after December 31, 2025, must be completed in the traditional live classroom setting or by fully interactive videoconference. City Bar Webinar programs are not considered a fully interactive videoconference. Please see the CLE Format Requirements for Newly Admitted Attorneys for additional information.
For New York Attorneys: This program is a transitional/non-transitional course.
Program Co-Chairs:
Farhana H. Choudhury, Associate Counsel and Chief of Staff, NYS HCR Legal
Julia A. Solo, Senior Vice President & Counsel, Federated National Land LLC
Sponsoring Association Committee:
Housing and Urban Development, Farhana H. Choudhury & Julia A. Solo, Co-Chairs
Information about our Financial Aid Policy and Application can be found here.