Executive Vice-President and Chief Real Estate Officer

Job Description

The New York City Housing Authority is the largest public housing authority in the United States, serving more than half a million New Yorkers, or 1 in 16 residents of the city. For nearly a century, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) has provided deeply affordable housing and connected residents to critical economic, social, and health resources.

Today, NYCHA is at the center of one of the most consequential housing transformations in the country. Under Mayor Mamdani’s leadership and in strong coordination with the federal government, the Authority is pursuing an all-hands-on-deck strategy to stabilize, preserve, and modernize public housing, delivering real, visible improvements for residents while ensuring long-term sustainability.

The Real Estate Development Department (REDD) is a major engine of this transformation, advancing preservation, redevelopment, and new construction through innovative financing, strategic partnerships, and a deep commitment to the residents and communities we serve.

In 2025, REDD delivered a record-breaking year in preservation and investment, securing $2.9 billion through the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, the highest single-year investment in NYCHA’s history, and converting 6,664 apartments across 16 developments from Section 9 public housing to Section 8. Further, REDD launched a new program that enables the construction of NYCHA-owned and -operated buildings to complement our preservation efforts under the PACT and Public Housing Preservation Trust (Trust) programs.

The Executive Vice President and Chief Real Estate Officer will play a central role in determining strategy and driving execution, delivering investment at scale, and ensuring that residents experience meaningful, lasting improvements.

Job Description:

The Executive Vice President & Chief Real Estate Officer (EVP/CREO) is one of the most critical leadership roles at NYCHA and in public housing nationally. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the EVP/CREO will lead the strategy and execution of NYCHA’s real estate portfolio, overseeing billions of dollars in capital investment and the transformation of buildings across New York City.

This role will define and deliver the next generation of public housing by driving accountable execution of capital projects, advancing equitable investment across NYCHA communities, and ensuring residents experience meaningful, lasting improvements in their homes. This work is central to advancing NYCHA’s mission to provide safe, high-quality, and sustainable housing while expanding opportunities for economic mobility.

The EVP/CREO is responsible for the strategic leadership, oversight, and day-to-day management of the Real Estate Development Department (REDD), currently comprised of roughly 50 staff members.

The EVP/CREO works closely with the Trust, private sector partners, and others to engage communities, drive preservation and new construction strategies, and oversee ongoing compliance of partners responsible for development, rehabilitation, and property management. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to public service and affordable housing, with a demonstrated ability to execute projects at scale and build trust with residents, advocates, and staff to deliver results.

Key responsibilities include:

- Strategic Leadership & Innovation:
o Set and drive NYCHA’s long-term real estate strategy, aligned with NYCHA and City priorities on equity, sustainability, and affordability
o Advance innovative policies that support preservation, redevelopment, and long-term portfolio stability
o Ensure initiatives reflect resident priorities and deliver maximum impact for the communities we serve
- Project Oversight & Asset Management:
o Oversee the delivery NYCHA’s capital and redevelopment portfolio, including PACT conversions and other tools
o Drive projects from planning and predevelopment through completion with urgency, accountability, and measurable outcomes
o Oversee ongoing compliance of private sector and Trust partners with NYCHA’s requirements related to asset management and resident policies
o Establish performance systems to track progress, remove barriers, and accelerate delivery
- Stakeholder Management & Communications:
o Align messaging and strategy with City Hall and key stakeholders to advance NYCHA’s portfolio
o Represent NYCHA in engagements with residents, community organizations, elected officials, government partners, press, and developers
o Build trust through transparency, engagement, and consistent delivery grounded in community priorities
o Ensure strong coordination and partnership across NYCHA divisions, City Hall, and the federal government

Additional Information
1. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in an administrative, executive or consultative capacity in a large public housing agency; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.