Assistant Commissioner, Property Management

Assistant Commissioner, Property Management

The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) oversees housing standards across all 3.7 million homes in New York City. As the nation's largest municipal housing agency, HPD is responsible for building and preserving affordable housing, protecting tenants from harassment and displacement, and holding landlords accountable across the five boroughs. Under Commissioner Dina Levy and the Mamdani Administration, HPD is pursuing an ambitious housing agenda focused on the needs of New York's tenants. With a broad set of tools including standards enforcement, tenant resources, and the creation of new affordable housing, HPD is committed to making New York City a more affordable place for renters and homeowners alike.

The Office of Asset and Property Management (APM) leads the agency's efforts to protect the City's investment in affordable housing and ensure that properties remain stable, financially sound, and affordable over the long term. APM actively monitors the performance and regulatory compliance of projects sponsored, supervised, and owned by the City, while also connecting individuals and families to affordable housing opportunities. APM is composed of three divisions: Asset Management, Property Management, and Housing Supervision. The Division of Property Management is responsible for the management, maintenance, preservation, and regulatory compliance of HPD-owned properties throughout New York City. The division oversees a diverse portfolio that includes residential, commercial, mixed-use properties, vacant lots, and temporary housing while supporting long-term affordability, resident safety, and neighborhood stabilization.

The Assistant Commissioner of Property Management serves as a member of the APM Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for providing strategic leadership, operational oversight, and organizational direction for the Division of Property Management. This executive position ensures that City-owned housing is maintained safely, regulatory requirements are consistently met, operational performance is strengthened, and public resources are managed effectively. The Assistant Commissioner of Property Management will lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency, strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance customer service, modernize business practices, and promote accountability across the Division while supporting HPD's mission to preserve affordable housing and improve quality of life for New Yorkers.

The Assistant Commissioner provides executive leadership for all Property Management operations, directing the strategic planning, administration, policy development, and day-to-day oversight of the Division's five operational units. Working closely with executive leadership, the Assistant Commissioner of Property Management establishes division-wide priorities, develops operational strategies, manages fiscal and human resources, oversees emergency response activities, and ensures compliance with City, State, and Federal laws governing housing operations, construction, environmental health, procurement, property management, and lead safety. The Assistant Commissioner of Property Management collaborates with internal divisions, City agencies, elected officials, community organizations, tenant associations, and external partners to advance agency priorities and improve service delivery throughout the City's housing portfolio.

The Assistant Commissioner of Property Management oversees five operational units: - Urban Renewal & Property Management (URPM) - Tenant Interim Lease (TIL) - Technical Services - Lead Unit - Building Services Together, these units provide operational oversight of City-owned properties, technical and construction support, lead compliance, building maintenance, tenant and cooperative development, fiscal management, emergency response, and property preservation initiatives.

The Assistant Commissioner of Property Management will lead initiatives that improve operational efficiency, strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance customer service, modernize business practices, and promote accountability across the Division while supporting HPD's mission to preserve affordable housing and improve quality of life for New Yorkers.