Executive Vice-President and Chief Real Estate Officer

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 Mamdanis 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 NYCHAs history and converting 6664 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 NYCHAs 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 NYCHAs 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:
oSet and drive NYCHAs long-term real estate strategy aligned with NYCHA and City priorities on equity sustainability and affordability
oAdvance innovative policies that support preservation redevelopment and long-term portfolio stability
oEnsure initiatives reflect resident priorities and deliver maximum impact for the communities we serve
-Project Oversight & Asset Management:
oOversee the delivery NYCHAs capital and redevelopment portfolio including PACT conversions and other tools
oDrive projects from planning and predevelopment through completion with urgency accountability and measurable outcomes
oOversee ongoing compliance of private sector and Trust partners with NYCHAs requirements related to asset management and resident policies
oEstablish performance systems to track progress remove barriers and accelerate delivery
-Stakeholder Management & Communications:
oAlign messaging and strategy with City Hall and key stakeholders to advance NYCHAs portfolio
oRepresent NYCHA in engagements with residents community organizations elected officials government partners press and developers
oBuild trust through transparency engagement and consistent delivery grounded in community priorities
oEnsure strong coordination and partnership across NYCHA divisions City Hall and the federal government

Additional Information
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).
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time