named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Housing Data Initiative
Produces data reports and visualizations on housing conditions, affordability, and preservation efforts in New York City
PACT Program Analysis
Research initiative assessing the performance of NYCHA’s PACT program through analysis of housing code violations, capital improvements, and resident outcomes
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Urban Policy and Equity Research 3 activities
- Leads the 'This is How We Do It?!' policy initiativeProduces research and analysis examining how current housing and land use processes create barriers to progress, with the goal of identifying systemic improvements.
- Publishes research on basement apartment conversion and legalizationProduced a final report on the Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program, analyzing barriers to participation, legislative progress, and policy changes needed for scalability; also developed an interactive map to visualize conversion opportunities in NYC.
- Researches low-density zoning and housing productionConducted data analysis and historical review on low-density districts in NYC, finding slower per-capita housing growth, disproportionate impacts on residents of color, and extensive downzoning; published policy briefs including "Twilight Zoning" and "Unplanned Shrinkage".
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 1 activity
- Hosts educational and capacity-building programsOrganizes the William R Ginsberg Fellowship, CHPC Connect study tours for international visitors, and museum exhibitions to build knowledge and share best practices in housing and planning.
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Publishes housing policy recommendations for new administrationsPublished targeted housing policy recommendations for incoming city leadership to advance affordability, including reforms to zoning, financing, and regulatory systems.
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Uncategorized 7 activities
- Advocates for New York City Charter reformDeveloped and published three key proposals for Charter reform to improve land use decision-making, including restoring "local voice, citywide responsibility," streamlining minor actions, and accelerating affordable housing on public land.
- Analyzes housing violations in PACT program buildingsConducted citywide analysis of Housing Maintenance Code violations in PACT program buildings using HPD OpenData and other sources to assess property management performance and challenge public narratives.
- Conducts historical and policy research on housing finance and regulationAuthored research on affordable housing finance, lead paint regulations, water lien collection, and over-mortgaged rental housing; contributed to policy development in subsidized housing and building standards.
- Conducts research on affordable housing lease-up systemsConducted comparative analysis of affordable housing lease-up systems in the UK, Netherlands, and Toronto to identify lessons for New York City, including best practices for allocation models and policy improvements.
- Develops policy recommendations for affordable housing administrationProposed reforms to affordable housing lease-up processes, including removing re-rentals from lotteries and adopting Choice-Based Letting models to reduce vacancy and refusal rates.
- Produces housing data visualizations and public education toolsCreated data visualizations, interactive maps, and educational materials such as the CHPC Urban (Planning) Dictionary magnets and the 'Inside the Rent' game to increase public understanding of housing and planning issues.
- Submits testimony on housing and land use regulationsProvided expert testimony to city agencies and councils on proposed rules for basement and cellar legalization, accessory dwelling units, flood risk maps, and land use plans such as Midtown South.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.56M
Contributions & grants$1.35M86%
Program service revenue$71K5%
Investment income$73K5%
Other revenue$70K
expenses
Total expenses$1.57M
Program expenses76%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising5%
Salaries & benefits$1.10M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.91M
Cash$2.33M
Investments$0
Liabilities$411K
Net assets$2.50M
Liquid reserves17.8 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +17.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| HOWARD SLATKIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 5 | $291K |
| SARAH WATSON | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 35 | $195K |
| KATHERINE LEITCH | SENIOR POLICY ANALYST | 35 | $115K |
board members · 20
- ADAM WEINSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- ALAN H WIENER — BOARD MEMBER
- ALAN R BELL — FORMER BOARD MEMBER
- ALEXANDER GORLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- AMIE GROSS — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREW COHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- ANTHONY BORELLI — BOARD MEMBER
- ANTHONY RICHARDSON — BOARD MEMBER
- AVERY SEAVEY — BOARD MEMBER
- BAABA HALM — BOARD MEMBER
- BEATRIZ DE LA TORRE — BOARD MEMBER
- BRET COLLAZZI — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN LOUGHLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- BRIAN SMALLEY — BOARD MEMBER
- CARMI BEE — FORMER BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL LAMBERG — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL ROSENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID E GROSS — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID ROWE — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID SCHWARTZ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- BASE Coalition Partner — Collaborates with the BASE Coalition to advocate for basement and cellar legalization policies.
- City of New York Government — Collaborated with the City to develop policies for redeveloping in rem buildings and advancing housing standards.
- Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation Partner — CHPC staff members teach or have taught housing policy courses at this institution.
- Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Government — References the Fair Housing Framework advanced by Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as a vehicle for sustaining attention to housing supply and equity.
- DOB Government — Issued draft rules for basement conversions that were misaligned with authorizing legislation; responsible for final rule implementation.
- Department of City Planning Government — References the Department of City Planning's City of Yes for Housing Opportunity text amendment as a potential pathway for reform.
- Fifth Avenue Committee Partner — Collaborates on public discussions about housing policy, including post-rent-freeze planning.
- Furman Center Partner — Uses Furman Center's CoreData database for housing violations research.
- HPD Government — Uses HPD OpenData for housing maintenance code violations research.
- London School of Economics Partner — Staff member holds an advanced degree in housing and regeneration policy from this institution.
- NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development Government — Works with HPD on housing policy initiatives, including the implementation of Universal Affordability Preference and resident relocation strategies.
- NYU Stern School of Business Partner — Engages in expert panels on housing economics and policy with CHPC leadership.
- Neighborhood Restore Partner — Consultant Harold Shultz serves as President of this nonprofit, which administers the Third Party Transfer Program.
- Netherlands Partner — Studied affordable housing allocation models in the Netherlands to inform policy recommendations for New York City.
- New York City Government — Collaborated on regulatory reforms in response to the Basement Apartment Conversion Program Pilot.
- New York City Government — Collaborates on housing policy research and reform initiatives in New York City.
- New York City Government — Collaborates with New York City housing and planning agencies, including through updated organizational charts and policy analysis.
- New York City Housing Authority Partner — Collaborates with NYCHA on public housing preservation efforts, including integrating resident priorities into PACT and Preservation Trust projects.
- New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) Government — Conducts research and advocacy related to NYCHA housing conditions and improvement programs.
- New York Housing Conference Partner — References collaborative work with The New York Housing Conference on exploring housing court diversion programs for tenant-landlord conflict resolution.
- New York State Government — Enacted legislation in response to challenges identified in the Basement Apartment Conversion Program Pilot, including MDL waivers and ADU tax exemptions.
- One Size Housing Fits All Partner — CHPC's initiative investigating how housing options meet the needs of New Yorkers.
- Rutgers University Partner — Staff member completed a Master of City and Regional Planning program at this institution.
- Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv Partner — Staff member holds a bachelor’s degree in International Relations from this institution.
- This is How We Do It?! Partner — CHPC's initiative exploring how housing processes often hinder progress toward housing goals.
- This is How We Do It?! Partner — Policy initiative by CHPC analyzing housing process inefficiencies
- Toronto Partner — Studied affordable housing allocation models in Toronto to inform policy recommendations for New York City.
- United Kingdom Partner — Studied affordable housing allocation models in the United Kingdom to inform policy recommendations for New York City.
strategies · 5
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.
- Data-Driven Evaluation to Shape Housing Policymethodology: data-driven_policy_evaluationBy using data analysis and performance metrics—such as rent dynamics, code violation resolution rates, and program outcomes—we produce credible, actionable insights that drive policy reform because empirical evidence strengthens advocacy and accountability.
- Policy Innovation Through Historical and Comparative Analysismethodology: history-informed_policy_innovationBy grounding housing policy recommendations in historical analysis and cross-jurisdictional comparisons, we produce more robust and contextually informed advocacy because understanding past failures and external successes reveals structural levers for change in New York City.
- Reforming Allocation and Approval Processes for Fairness and Speedmethodology: process_reformBy redesigning housing and land use allocation systems to prioritize timeliness, resident preference, and streamlined review, we improve fairness and reduce delays because procedural efficiency and applicant agency prevent waste of scarce affordable units and overcome localized political gridlock.
- Resident Partnership as a Driver of Equitable Outcomesmethodology: resident_partnership_modelBy integrating resident input and partnership into public housing investment and redevelopment processes, we achieve more effective and equitable outcomes because resident agency leads to better-informed, more responsive, and locally legitimate decisions.
- Trusted Intermediaries to Enable Regulatory Navigationmethodology: trusted_intermediary_modelBy deploying community-based organizations as trusted intermediaries, we increase participation in housing legalization and improvement programs because they reduce complexity and build trust, enabling homeowners to navigate permitting and construction processes they would otherwise avoid.