New York Apartment Association Officially Launches
New York Apartment Association Officially Launches
Former Assemblyman Kenny Burgos will be leading the new organization as CEO. He brings experience and a deep unwavering commitment to improving housing policy.
(New York, NY) – The New York Apartment Association has officially launched, forming the largest trade organization representing private multifamily building owners in the country. NYAA will promote responsible housing policies to preserve affordable housing for future generations of New Yorkers, and represents the vital role these buildings serve in New York’s city and state economy.
NYAA, a 501(c)(6), represents a diverse coalition of building owners and managers who provide the majority of affordable housing in every neighborhood in every borough in New York City and beyond. The new group was formed from the combined membership and staff of the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) and the Rent Stabilization Association (RSA).
NYAA will be led by former New York Assemblyman Kenny Burgos, who will serve as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer.
"Housing is more than just a roof over our heads—it's the very lifeblood of New York. When we elevate housing, we elevate lives, boost the economy, and energize entire communities,” said Burgos. “As CEO of the New York Apartment Association, my mission is clear: to work hand in hand with all stakeholders to promote housing policies that truly serve everyone. We can make housing in New York affordable, high quality, and abundant, which will improve the quality of lives for millions of renters, and allow building owners to invest in their buildings and communities. We’re not just providing homes; we’re shaping the future of New York.”
“Apartment buildings are the biggest providers of affordable housing in the city and a bedrock of the economy, and any policies impacting housing need to encourage maintenance, investment and opportunity,” said NYAA Chairman Aaron Sirulnick. “New York is constantly evolving and changing, so we need creative and forward thinking leadership to adapt. This is why we are excited about forming NYAA and are proud to welcome Kenny Burgos as our new CEO. He will lead our efforts to implement better housing policy, which we know can improve the lives of renters and allow property owners to invest more back into their buildings.”
“The members of NYAA, many of whom are multigenerational, live in New York, have built stable communities in New York, and are dedicated to the long-term success of New York,” said NYAA Vice Chair Zachary Kerr. “Under Kenny Burgos’ leadership, we will continue to provide quality affordable housing to those who make this state and city thrive.”
NYAA seeks to improve the relationship between housing providers and renters; advocate for and improve government regulations and housing policy to ensure high quality housing and lower the operating costs of administering housing; and to provide education and support to renters so they know their rights and responsibilities.
Affordable housing is at risk due to unbalanced policies that have defunded apartment buildings and caused widespread economic distress. NYAA’s top priority is to improve the quality and supply of housing.
To do this, housing policy must incentivize and encourage apartment building owners to invest in rental housing; preserve and develop rental housing that meets the needs of New Yorkers; reform rent regulations so they do not limit supply; change the fundamentally unfair and inequitable property tax system that imposes substantially unequal tax bills on similarly appraised properties that bear little relationship to actual market values; modernize zoning in New York City; and work with the government to lower the operating costs for buildings, including insurance rates, water and sewer costs, and unfunded mandates.
NYAA will also work to grow the resources available to renters in need. To do this, we must fully fund vouchers with an ultimate goal of establishing a universal voucher system; streamline the voucher process by eliminating bureaucratic hurdles; and implement a diversion program for struggling tenants who accrue rent arrears, so they can get help without having to go to Housing Court.
The official NYAA website is HousingNY.Org. @HousingNY on X; @HousingNY on Instagram; @HousingNY on Youtube, and at @HousingNY on TikTok.
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The New York Apartment Association (NYAA) is a 501(c)(6) that represents a diverse coalition of apartment building owners and managers who provide the majority of affordable multi-family housing in the state of New York. To put it simply, we are Housing New York. NYAA was formed through the merging of two organizations that historically represented rent-stabilized building owners: The Rent Stabilization Association (RSA) and the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP).
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Rochel Leah “Roxi” Goldblatt
NYAA Press Secretary
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