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THE HOUSING PROBLEM

The Housing Problem
Affordable Housing
New York City
Homelessness
Community Development
Urban Development
Community Preservation Corporation
Rent Stabilization
Housing Affordability
Michigan State Housing Development Authority
Economic Development
New Rochelle
Related Companies
Housing Policy
City Of Yes
Governor Whitmer
MISTA
421A Tax Abatement
Development Industry
Home Ownership
New York City Housing Crisis

From the days of the Koch administration to Mayor Adams stepping into City Hall, New York City has spent hundreds of billions of dollars trying to solve the city’s housing problem. Yet from sky-high rents to crumbling public housing to rising rates of homelessness, the problem persists. Join housing experts Rafael Cestero and Kirk Goodrich, as they look at how New York City’s housing problem has e... more

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Rafael and Kirk dish on a possibly unsexy but definitely critical tool for preserving New York's affordable housing stock: J-51. Before Governor and lawmakers decide its future, they explain what it is, where it's fallen short, and whether the reform... more

Rafael and Kirk talk to Stacie Young, president and CEO of the Community Investment Corporation, about the housing problem in Chicago. Also, how important is naturally occurring affordable housing, and how can it be preserved in markets where it exis... more

Rafael and Kirk talk to NY State Senator Brian Kavanagh, Chair of the Senate Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development, about NY's landmark 2019 tenant protection law, increasing funding for rental assistance vouchers, and insuran... more

Rafael and Kirk talk to Adam Weinstein, CEO of NYC's largest non-profit housing developer, Phipps Houses, about why developer profits aren't what's standing in the way of creating more affordable homes. Also, a developer's perspective on City of Yes,... more

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Stacie Young
President and CEO of the Community Investment Corporation (CIC)
Community Investment Corporation (CIC)
Episode: S5 E7. STACIE YOUNG
Brian Kavanagh
Senator representing New York's 27th District and chair of the Senate Committee on Housing, Construction, and Community Development.
New York State Senate
Episode: S5 E6. SENATOR BRIAN KAVANAGH
Samantha Magistro
Chief Executive Officer of BronxPro Group
BronxPro Group
Episode: S5 E4. SAMANTHA MAGISTRO
Dr. Mitchell Katz
President and Chief Executive Officer of New York City Health and Hospitals
New York City Health and Hospitals
Episode: S5 E3. HOMELESSNESS / DR. MITCHELL KATZ
Alec Schierenbeck
Executive Director of the New York City Charter Revision Commission
NYC Charter Revision Commission
Episode: S5 E1. NYC BALLOT MEASURES EXPLAINED
Deborah VanAmerongen
Strategic policy advisor and deputy group leader for the Affordable Housing and Real Estate Practice.
Nixon Peabody
Episode: S4 E11. MITCHELL-LAMA / DEBORAH VANAMERONGEN
Andrew Kimball
President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation
New York City Economic Development Corporation
Episode: S4 E10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / ANDREW KIMBALL
Doug Apple
Chair of the Rent Guidelines Board and President of 1811 Consulting
1811 Consulting
Episode: S4 E9. FREEZING THE RENT / DOUG APPLE
Noam Bramson
Former Mayor of New Rochelle and Executive Director of Sustainable Westchester
Sustainable Westchester
Episode: S4 E8. THE NEW ROCHELLE MODEL / NOAM BRAMSON

Hosts

Rafael Cestero
Host of The Housing Problem; Co-host; Chief Executive Officer of the Community Preservation Corporation
Kirk Goodrich
Host of The Housing Problem; Co-host; President of Mononac Development

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Needed and Insightful

    This should be required listening for every government official and everyone studying urban planning and housing. The guests provide candid and honest assessments of our housing crisis and potential solutions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alainkod
    United States8 months ago
  • Very informative!

    Great podcast for housing nerds, like me. Thank you for putting the effort into creating this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChrisEPapa23
    United Statesa year ago
  • Have more nfp developer reps on

    Great podcast but I would recommend having more nfp affordable developers on the podcast. Would be great to have a wider perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Need the nfp voice
    United States2 years ago
  • Here as a learner ...

    A good portion of my job is looking to see how communities solve housing crisis problems.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    C_Lass
    United States4 years ago
  • Important Issue, Familiar Approach

    This podcast is fine. Two experienced and knowledgeable insiders who have conversations with other insiders. The discussions focus on practical approaches to address one of the most challenging issues that seems intractable. This podcast is a nice complement to other podcasts that are focused on structural changes to address public housing and affordability.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BookBuyer71
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise candid access to practical housing solutions and policy discussions.
Some listeners find discussions insider-focused and would prefer broader policy critiques.
Guests provide honest assessments of housing challenges and potential fixes.
Desire for more diverse nonprofit developer perspectives is noted by some listeners.

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S5 E7. STACIE YOUNG
Q: What are the big ideas on the policy side that could turn the tide for preservation work at CIC, if you could wave a magic wand?
She argues for rental assistance and a more thoughtful entitlement approach to bridge the income gap, stressing that preservation and affordability require more than new construction; it requires making current stock affordable for low-income renters through subsidies, predictable costs, and targeted incentives.
S5 E7. STACIE YOUNG
Q: Tell us first about your journey into the affordable housing world, and how you define the housing problem in Chicago.
Stacie describes growing up in a diverse Chicago suburb, pursuing public policy, and eventually leading CIC, with a focus on preserving unsubsidized, naturally occurring affordable housing while balancing subsidies and private financing. She emphasizes that the housing problem is about how to make the existing stock affordable in the face of aging stock, rising costs, and misaligned incentives.
S5 E1. NYC BALLOT MEASURES EXPLAINED
Q: What is the purpose of the appeals process in Proposal 4?
The appeals process allows for affordable housing projects that have been previously rejected or significantly altered to be revived by a new three-person board.
S5 E1. NYC BALLOT MEASURES EXPLAINED
Q: What does Proposal 3 address?
Proposal 3 creates a simplified process for modest housing projects to encourage smaller changes without the need for lengthy approvals.
S5 E1. NYC BALLOT MEASURES EXPLAINED
Q: How did the Charter Revision Commission come about?
The Charter Revision Commission was formed to consider improvements to the city charter in response to discussions on addressing the housing crisis.

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The show centers on housing policy, finance, and practical solutions for urban affordability, with a focus on New York City and comparable markets. Episodes repeatedly explore preservation, small landlords, public and affordable housing financing, and the balance between tenant protections and housing supply. Notable is the mix of veteran practitioners, policymakers, and industry executives who share on-the-ground experiences plus policy levers and innovative financing approaches aimed at stabilizing existing stock and expanding opportunity for low- and moderate-income households. The format tends to pair candid, data-informed discussions with deep dives into programs, legislation, and city-level housing dynamics, making it a practical reso... more

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2. Brian Kavanagh
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