irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0SAFETY RELATED SERVICES-WINDOW GUARD/LEAD PAINT SERVICES: THESE SERVICES CONSISTS OF MAILINGS TO OVER 400,000 TENANTS SO THAT REAL ESTATE OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AGENTS CAN DETERMINE IF WINDOW GUARDS NEED TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEW YORK CITY LAW. FIRE SAFETY SERVICE: ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL OWNERS OF MULTIPLE DWELLINGS MUST COMPLY WITH THE NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS, REQUIRING OWNERS TO PREPARE AND DISTRIBUTE A FIRE SAFETY PLAN CONTAINING FIRE SAFETY AND EVACUATION PROCEDURES.ADDITIONALLY, IT IS REQUIRED FOR OWNERS TO DISTRIBUTE AND POST A FIRE SAFETY NOTICE INFORMING RESIDENTS OF PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE IN THE BUILDING. NYAA FIRE SAFETY SERVICES PREPARES AND DISTRIBUTES ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION, INCLUDING:-DEVELOPMENT OF A CUSTOMIZED FIRE SAFETY PLAN FOR EACH BUILDING-MAILING FIRE SAFETY PLAN TO ALL TENANTS AND BUILDING EMPLOYEES -FURNISHING APPROPRIATE FIRE SAFETY NOTICES (LONG-LASTING SELF ADHESIVE VINYL) TO BE POSTED IN INDIVIDUAL APARTMENTS-PROVIDING PROOF OF MAILING AND MEETING FOUR YEAR RECORD REQUIREMENTS
- #2 $0LEGAL FUND- THE LEGAL FUND CONSISTS OF VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS RESTRICTED TO MATTERS RELATED TO REGULATIONS AND LAWS ENACTED ON FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS, AND TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN INITIATING AND APPEALING LITIGATION CLAIMS. SUCH REVENUE IS RECOGNIZED AT THE TIME WHEN CONTRIBUTIONS ARE MADE.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Fire Safety Services
Provides customized fire safety plans, mails required notices to tenants and building staff, supplies self-adhesive vinyl fire safety notices, and maintains proof of compliance for NYC Fire Department regulations.
Housing New York Podcast
Weekly podcast providing updates on rent guidelines, housing policy, and regulatory changes, serving as an outreach and education tool for members and stakeholders.
Legal Fund
Manages voluntary contributions to support members in litigation related to federal, state, and local housing regulations and rent stabilization laws.
Window Guard and Lead Paint Services
Conducts mailings to over 400,000 tenants to help property owners determine window guard installation needs and comply with lead paint regulations in accordance with NYC law.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 3 activities
- Advocates for responsible and sustainable housing policiesEngages in advocacy to preserve affordable housing by promoting responsible regulations, including opposing composting fines, advocating for rent adjustments, government subsidies, and regulatory reform, and supporting policies to reduce housing costs and increase affordable housing supply across New York State.
- Conducts research on housing policy impactsProduces original analysis on the effects of housing regulations, including financial losses from current laws leading to over 100,000 vacant apartments and the impact of Rent Guidelines Board defunding and rising fuel costs on housing sustainability.
- Produces housing policy podcast and weekly analysisOffers a weekly podcast titled "Housing New York" and provides regular recaps and insider analysis on developments in New York housing policy, covering rent regulations, political debates, and public policy issues.
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Tenant Legal Advocacy & Support Services 2 activities
- Provides direct operational support services for property ownersOffers a range of services to property owners, including combining annual safety notices into a single mailing, providing online and paper-based rent registration, digital lease generation, free lease riders, and an online system for purchasing forms and documents.
- Supports compliance with housing regulations and tenant rightsProvides education and resources to housing providers and tenants on rights and responsibilities, including guidance on the FARE Act, lease management, rent registration, and compliance with safety and inspection requirements.
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Human Rights Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Operates legal fund to support members in regulatory litigationManages a legal fund financed by voluntary contributions that assists members in initiating and appealing litigation related to federal, state, and local laws affecting rent-regulated properties.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$11.62M
Contributions & grants$80K1%
Program service revenue$7.32M63%
Investment income$4.05M35%
Other revenue$170K
expenses
Total expenses$9.68M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$4.81M
Grants paid out$36K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$62.50M
Cash$3.30M
Investments$56.18M
Liabilities$4.43M
Net assets$58.06M
Liquid reserves73.7 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +44.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH STRASBURG | PRESIDENT | 35 | $811K |
| FRANK RICCI | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 35 | $398K |
| OLGA SOMERAS | GENERAL COUNSEL | 35 | $322K |
| KENNETH BURGOS | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 35 | $303K |
| MARIA AGUAS | CONTROLLER | 35 | $249K |
| JASON MARTIN | SVP-EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | 35 | $232K |
| MICHAEL TOBMAN | MARKETING DIRECTOR | 35 | $216K |
| MELODY LEON | ASST. CONTROLLER | 35 | $213K |
| KELLY FARRELL | POLICY ANALYST | 35 | $166K |
board members · 16
- AARON SIRULNICK — CHAIRMAN
- ADAM PARKOFF — DIRECTOR
- ALAN WASSERMAN — DIRECTOR
- ALEXANDER GOLDSTEIN — DIRECTOR
- ALISTAIR ECONOMAKIS — DIRECTOR
- ANDREW HOFFMAN — DIRECTOR
- ANITA GUPTA — DIRECTOR
- ARDON WIENER — DIRECTOR
- BARRY FISHMAN — DIRECTOR
- BARRY RUDOFSKY — DIRECTOR
- BRETT GREENBERG — DIRECTOR
- BRUCE KAFENBAUM — DIRECTOR
- CHRISTOPHER ATHINEOS — DIRECTOR
- DANIEL BENEDICT — DIRECTOR
- DARIN GOLDSTEIN — OFFICER
- DAVID DIAMOND — DIRECTOR
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Chi Ossé Partner — Collaborates with City Councilman Chi Ossé on advocacy related to the FARE Act.
- City of Philadelphia Partner — Model for NYAA's nonpayment eviction diversion program proposal.
- Community Housing Improvement Program Network — Former employer of multiple NYAA staff members, indicating organizational ties and shared membership base.
- Community Housing Improvement Program Partner — Merged with the Rent Stabilization Association to form NYAA, combining memberships and staff.
- Department of Sanitation Government — Engages with city policy changes related to composting mandates and fine enforcement for building owners.
- HELP USA Partner — Participated in a panel discussion at HELP USA’s Upstream 2025 Solutions to Homelessness conference.
- Help USA Partner — Collaborates on a panel discussion about homelessness and housing vouchers.
- HousingNY.substack.com Partner — Hosts and distributes the "Housing New York" podcast in partnership with the New York Apartment Association.
- Kenny Burgos Partner — CEO of NYAA and host of the Housing New York podcast
- Members@HousingNY.Org Partner — Point of contact for member support and information on forms purchasing.
- NYU Furman Center Partner — Collaborates on data analysis and testimony regarding rent-stabilized housing financial distress.
- New York Apartment Association Partner — Produces and publishes the Housing New York Substack.
- New York City Fire Department Government — Complies with and supports property owner adherence to fire safety regulations set by the New York City Fire Department.
- New York Post Partner — Publishes op-eds and exclusives authored or referenced by the New York Apartment Association.
- News12 Partner — Cited as a source for reporting on Housing Court delays and small property owner challenges.
- Rent Guidelines Board Government — Monitors and responds to decisions made by the Rent Guidelines Board regarding rent increases for stabilized units.
- Rent Stabilization Association Partner — Merged with the Community Housing Improvement Program to form NYAA, combining memberships and staff.
- State of Hawaii Partner — Model for NYAA's nonpayment eviction diversion program proposal.
- State of Indiana Partner — Model for NYAA's nonpayment eviction diversion program proposal.
- State of Maryland Partner — Model for NYAA's nonpayment eviction diversion program proposal.
- State of New Jersey Partner — Model for NYAA's nonpayment eviction diversion program proposal.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Policy Advocacy for Housing Preservation and Affordabilitymethodology: regulatory_reform_for_affordabilityBy advocating for regulatory reform, cost-commensurate rent adjustments, and financial sustainability measures, the organization seeks to preserve rent-stabilized housing and long-term affordability, because it believes that economic viability for property owners is necessary to prevent building disrepair and maintain housing supply.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Trust-Building for Stable Housingmethodology: stakeholder_collaboration_modelBy promoting a code of conduct, improving stakeholder relations, and supporting balanced inspection and voucher policies, the organization aims to increase cooperation between renters and providers, because it believes that trust and reasonable regulatory standards reduce conflict, improve compliance, and enhance housing stability.
- Systemic Cost Mitigation Through Structural Interventionsmethodology: structural_cost_mitigationBy pushing for equitable tax distribution, government-backed insurance funds, and universal rental vouchers, the organization addresses structural cost drivers in housing, because it believes that systemic financial pressures on owners and tenants can only be resolved through large-scale public interventions that stabilize markets and prevent displacement.