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    Deborah VanAmerongen

    Strategic Policy Advisor / Deputy Practice Group Leader, Affordable Housing & Real Estate


    • New York City, Los Angeles
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    Introduction

    Deborah VanAmerongen is a strategic policy advisor in Nixon Peabody’s Affordable Housing practice group. She works with attorneys in the firm and clients, including developers, owners, managers, and funders to craft creative solutions to issues relative to affordable housing development and preservation.

    Practice Areas

    Affordable HousingReal EstateRegulatory & Government RelationsAffordable Housing Regulatory

    Industries

    Real Estate

    My focus

    Affordable housing transactions

    I focus my practice on complex affordable housing transactions, including those that entail interaction with several governmental agencies and numerous funding sources. I also introduce clients to new opportunities and markets and build partnerships between clients and community groups where that partnership will facilitate the success of a transaction.

    Uniquely positioned to assist our clients

    Our New York Affordable Housing team, representing both transactional and regulatory experience, has worked with developers who are partnering with the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) to redevelop its existing public housing and build new affordable housing on sites made available by NYCHA. This entails combining RAD, Section 18 and Section 22 disposition processes. The unique combination of our deep regulatory understanding (including HUD policies and programs) and years of experience closing complex affordable housing financial transactions has put us in the center of this growing part of the New York affordable housing industry.

    Staying at the forefront of developments in housing policy

    Our firm has always placed a strong emphasis on staying ahead of developments in affordable housing policy at the city, state and federal levels.  Through my role on the Executive Committee of the New York State Association for Affordable Housing (NYSAFAH) and on the Board of the Supportive Housing Network of NY (SHNNY), along with the roles that several of the other practitioners in our firm have with other national and local housing advocacy organizations, we are able to stay in the forefront of policy discussions with the various governmental agencies. This enables us to better advise our clients and spot opportunities and risks that may impact their business.

    Looking ahead

    The extraordinary demand on the resources available from New York City and New York State housing agencies has forced ever more creative deal structuring, and these challenges will continue for the foreseeable future. I believe there will be a continued and enhanced emphasis on combining supportive services with affordable housing development. I also see HUD and NYCHA continuing its emphasis on the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD and PACT) program to revitalize public housing developments.

    Insights

    • “RAD Basics Workshop,” Novogradac 2023 Affordable Housing Conference, April 26, 2023
    • “Washington Update,” IPED’s Learn the Basics: Housing Tax Credits 101, Boston, MA, March 24, 2023
    • “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Affordable Housing Industry,” IPED’s Learn the Basics: Housing Tax Credits 101, Boston, MA, March 23, 2023
    • “Laying the foundation: The basic rules governing today’s housing tax credit projects,” IPED’s Learn the Basics: Housing Tax Credits 101, Boston, MA, March 23, 2023
    • “Public Housing Repositioning” IRHP NYC Affordable Housing Preservation Symposium 2023, New York, NY, March 1, 2023
    • “HUD Multifamily Update,” NLHA 2023 Mid-Year Meeting: Assisted Housing Challenges & Opportunities, January 26, 2023
    • “The Evolution of RAD,” NCSHA’s 2022 Housing Credit Connect, June 23, 2022
    • “AHTCC Fireside Chat,” Affordable Housing Symposium, June 15, 2022
    • “The Deborah Van Federal Update,” NYSAFAH's 2022 Annual New York State Affordable Housing Conference, May 19, 2022
    • “The Ins and Outs of Article XI,” NYSAFAH's 2022 Annual New York State Affordable Housing Conference, May 18, 2022
    • “Washington Update,” IPED’s Learn the Basics: Housing Tax Credits 101, March 24, 2022
    • “Laying the Foundation: The Basic Rules Governing Today’s Housing Tax Credit Projects,” IPED’s Learn the Basics: Housing Tax Credits 101, March 24, 2022
    • “The Many Faces of Section 8,” Assisted Housing’s New Frontier: 2022 Mid-Year NLHA Membership Meeting, January 27, 2022
    • “Multifamily Finance Forum,” NCSHA's 2022 HFA Institute, Webinar, January 12, 2022
    • “How Government Makes Housing Happen,” NY Alliance Housing Symposium, Webinar, November 3, 2021
    • “Preservation Tools and Trends,” National Leased Housing Association's (NLHA) Mature Section 8 Project Seminar, October 28, 2021
    • “RAD Development and Repositioning Strategies,” NCSHA Housing Credit Connect 2021, June 23, 2021
    • “The Latest on RAD Conversions of Section 202/PRAC Developments,” LeadingAge PA & LeadingAge NJ/DE 2021 Virtual Annual Conference, June 18, 2021
    • “Federal Housing Policy and Program Update,” NYSAFAH 22nd Annual New York State Affordable Housing Conference, May 13, 2021
    • “Current Issues in Affordable Housing in New York City,” New York City Bar CLE Programs, Webinar, May 7, 2021
    • “A Conversation on Affordable Housing Preservation with NYS/NYC Officials,” The Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), Webinar, March 10, 2021
    • “Working with Federal Multifamily Programs,” NCSHA HFA Institute 2021, Webinar, February 8, 2021
    • “Navigating the Private Activity Bond Landscape,” NCSHA HFA Institute 2021, Webinar, February 4, 2021
    • “RAD for PRAC Transactions,” Novogradac 2021 RAD Public Housing Virtual Conference, Webinar, January 15, 2021
    • HSU Symposium Real Estate Panel, November 19, 2020
    • “What's Ahead at HUD?” 2020 AHF Live Summit, Webinar, November 17, 2020
    • “Federal Election Update," NYSAFAH, Webinar, November 10, 2020
    • HUD Workshop, Texas Housing Conference Fall Virtual Segment, October 5, 2020 (presenter)
    • “Select Low Income Housing Legal Issues: Multifamily Occupancy, Restrictions and Preservation,” Strafford Webinar, September 8, 2020
    • “The Local and Federal Impact of COVID-19,” The Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers (HAND), Webinar, June 25, 2020
    • “Getting Development and Construction Back on Track,” NCSHA Housing Credit Connected virtual program, June 4, 2020
    • “Federal Panel,” NYSAFAH Spring Virtual Symposium, May 14, 2020
    • “So-You Think You Know Section 8?,” 2020 NLHA Mid-Year Meeting, Indian Wells, CA, February 5, 2020 (moderator)
    • “Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) Updates,” Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation: Affordable Housing Preservation Symposium, New York, NY, January 22, 2020 (moderator)
    • “Federal Update," NYSAFAH, Rochester, NY, September 25, 2019
    • “State Rent Regulation Changes: What Affordable Housing Developers Need to Know,” NYHC Housing Marketing & Rent Law Policy Symposium, New York, NY, September 10, 2019
    • “Repositioning/Restructuring/Refinancing Your Section 202/PRAC Properties,” LeadingAge 56th Annual Convention & Exposition, Orlando, FL, July 24, 2019
    • “Do you have a HUD 202 Problem?” CHAM 2019 Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, June 19, 2019
    • “The RAD Revolution,” NCSHA Housing Credit Connect 2019, San Francisco, CA, June 13, 2019
    • “A New Opportunity for Section 202 PRAC Properties”, New York, NY (May 29, 2019), Latham, NY (May 30, 2019), Rochester, NY (June 5, 2019)
    • “Washington Update,” NYSAFAH 20th Annual New York State Housing Affordable Housing Conference, New York, NY, May 16, 2019
    • “RAD Conversions: Lessons learned and existing challenges,” NLHA 2019 Mid-Year Meeting, Naples, FL, January 31, 2019
    • “Transforming Public Housing to the Section 8 Platform,” Novogradac 2019 Affordable Housing Conference: Using RAD and the LIHTC To Improve Communities, Miami Beach, FL, January 10, 2019
    • “Recent Trends in Affordable Housing,” New York Affordable Housing Summit, New York, NY, November 15, 2018
    • “Affordable Housing and HUD issues,” AHF Live!, Chicago, IL, November 13, 2018

    In the news

    • New York Daily News

      Expanding housing statewide is just and fair: Ten experienced leaders say Governor Hochul’s Housing Compact should be enacted

      Affordable Housing & Real Estate deputy practice leader and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen cowrote this op-ed discussing why it’s important for New York State lawmakers to approve Governor Kathy Hochul’s Housing Compact. The article notes Deborah’s previous role as Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.

      March 29, 2023
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      Holistic high-rise opens in the Bronx

      This article covers the grand opening of 425 Grand Concourse, a 26-story mixed-use high-rise in the Bronx and the largest passive house development in the US—making it 70% more energy efficient than standard high-rise new construction. The article mentions NP for the work of Affordable Housing & Real Estate deputy practice leader Deborah VanAmerongen and AHRE partner Joe Lynch, both of the New York City office.

      Nov 29, 2022
    • McKnight’s Senior Living

      People in the news

      This roundup of seniors housing news includes New York City strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen’s selection as deputy leader of the firm’s Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice. The article notes Deborah’s previous role as Commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
      July 28, 2022
    • Bloomberg Law

      Wake up call

      This roundup of legal industry news includes the selection of New York City strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen as deputy leader of the firm’s Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice. The article notes Deborah’s previous role as commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
      July 20, 2022
    • Law360

      Banking reform might chill affordable housing investment

      Deputy Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice group leader Deborah VanAmerongen, of the New York City office, is quoted in this article on how recently proposed federal banking reform could impact affordable housing investment and potentially increase the effectiveness of the Community Reinvestment Act. Deborah explains how various parties employ the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and how the CRA can add to the motivation of financial institutions to finance affordable housing transactions because it counts toward their rating score.
      July 13, 2022
    • Wealth Management

      Many investors remain satisfied with steady income from affordable housing

      Affordable Housing & Real Estate deputy practice group leader Deborah VanAmerongen, of the New York City office, is quoted in this article covering investment in affordable housing properties. Deborah explains how investors could work with municipalities to understand incentives that may be available in exchange for maintaining affordability.
      June 22, 2022
    • New York YIMBY

      $30 million acquisition of the Johanna Apartments preserves affordable housing Harlem, Manhattan

      This article covers Camber Property Group&rsquos latest acquisition of an affordable housing apartment in the New York City neighborhood of Harlem. The deal will extend affordability protections for the maximum 40-year term through a new U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development contract and an agreement with the City of New York. NP is mentioned for the work by New York City partner Aaron Yowell, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate James Allen, and Boston counsel Alexander Rosso, all in the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, for advising Camber Property.
      Aug 4, 2021
    • Multi-Housing News

      Rehab starts on New York affordable senior housing

      This article on the $35.8 million rehabilitation of an affordable housing community for seniors in White Plains, NY, mentions the firm for the work of New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen as borrower counsel.
      March 30, 2021
    • New York Real Estate Journal

      National Standard Abstract provides title insurance for CB Emmanuel 30 million rehabilitation project

      This article, focusing on the slated project to preserve Calvary Baptist Church Senior Housing’s studio and one-bedroom apartments for low-income seniors, mentions the firm for the work by New York City partner Joe Lynch and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen and Rochester associate Matt Carrigg, all in the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, in advising CB Emmanuel.
      March 2, 2021
    • WealthManagement.com

      More Types of Investors Are Targeting Affordable Housing

      This article, on how investors are finding more ways to invest in affordable housing, quotes New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen on how geography comes into play with tax credits and investments made by private equity firms and developers.
      Feb 9, 2021
    • Affordable Housing Finance - Lessons Learned in 2020

      Lessons Learned in 2020

      New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is quoted in Affordable Housing Finance’s 2021 outlook and 2020 year-end articles. Deborah is quoted for her perspective on the exponential growth in the need for affordable housing and how the adjustments by industry practitioners to the “new normal“ improved efficiency.
      Jan 4, 2021
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      COVID to Remain the Top Issue in 2021

      New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is quoted in Affordable Housing Finance’s 2021 outlook and 2020 year-end articles. Deborah is quoted for her perspective on the exponential growth in the need for affordable housing and how the adjustments by industry practitioners to the “new normal“ improved efficiency.
      Jan 4, 2021
    • Connect CRE

      Rockport Provides HUD Refi on Queens Senior Housing

      The firm was mentioned in this article on the FHA Section 223(f) refinancing loan for Israel Senior Citizen Housing I and II, an apartment complex for the elderly in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, NY. Washington, D.C. partner Susanna Mitchell and New York City strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, both of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, advised JASA Corporation in the deal.
      Dec 18, 2020
    • Real Estate Weekly

      Rockport Closes on $74M Refi' to Upgrade Queens Senior Housing

      The firm was mentioned in this article on the FHA Section 223(f) refinancing loan for Israel Senior Citizen Housing I and II, an apartment complex for the elderly in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, NY. Washington, D.C. partner Susanna Mitchell and New York City strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, both in the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group, advised JASA Corporation in the deal.
      Dec 16, 2020
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      Breaking Ground Begins Transformation of Former Jehovah's Witnesses Hotel

      This article on the conversion of 90 Sands St.—a well-known building in New York City and former Jehovah Witnesses’ hotel—into affordable and supportive housing mentions the firm for the work of New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate Julia Casteleiro in representing Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer.
      Dec 2, 2020
    • Multi-Housing News

      Nonprofit to convert former Brooklyn hotel to apartments

      The following articles highlight the conversion of 90 Sands St.—a well-known building in New York City and former Jehovah Witnesses’ hotel—into affordable and supportive housing. The firm was mentioned for the work by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate Julia Casteleiro in representing Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer.
      Nov 24, 2020
    • Bisnow

      This week's N.Y. deal sheet

      This article on the conversion of 90 Sands St.—a well-known building in New York City and former Jehovah Witnesses’ hotel—into affordable and supportive housing mentions the firm for the work of New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate Julia Casteleiro in representing Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer.
      Nov 24, 2020
    • Brooklyn Daily Eagle

      Jehovah's Witnesses' former DUMBO hotel to begin conversion to low-income housing

      The following article highlights the conversion of 90 Sands St.—a well-known building in New York City and former Jehovah Witnesses’ hotel—into affordable and supportive housing. The firm was mentioned for the work by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate Julia Casteleiro in representing Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer.
      Nov 23, 2020
    • Real Estate Weekly

      Affordable developer secures financing for Watchtower hotel conversion

      The following article highlights the conversion of 90 Sands St.—a well-known building in New York City and former Jehovah Witnesses’ hotel—into affordable and supportive housing. The firm was mentioned for the work by New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partner Joe Lynch, strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, and associate Julia Casteleiro in representing Breaking Ground, New York’s largest supportive housing developer.
      Nov 23, 2020
    • NJBiz

      Joint Venture Buys Jersey City Affordable Apartment Portfolio for $127M

      This article mentions the firm for representing Hudson Valley Property Group LLC in its partnership with Nuveen Investments for the purchase of a 412-unit affordable apartment portfolio in Jersey City. The deal team included New York partner Aaron Yowell and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, Boston partner Chris Froeb, and Washington, D.C. partner Susanna Mitchell, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
      Oct 22, 2020
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      Hudson Valley Property Group and Nuveen Acquire New Jersey Portfolio

      This article mentions the firm for representing Hudson Valley Property Group LLC in its partnership with Nuveen Investments for the purchase of a 412-unit affordable apartment portfolio in Jersey City. The deal team included New York partner Aaron Yowell and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, Boston partner Chris Froeb, and Washington, D.C. partner Susanna Mitchell, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
      Oct 21, 2020
    • National Real Estate Investor

      Affordable Housing Developers Build War Chests to Buy Properties

      This article, on how developers and investors dedicated to preserving affordable housing are raising capital to bid for properties, quotes New York Affordable Housing & Real Estate strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen for her thoughts on buyers’ potential opportunities to purchase several types of properties.
      Oct 14, 2020
    • Real Estate Weekly

      Nuveen JV buys 400-unit affordable apartment portfolio

      This article mentions the firm for representing Hudson Valley Property Group LLC in its partnership with Nuveen Investments in the purchase of a 412-unit affordable apartment portfolio in Jersey City. The deal team included New York partner Aaron Yowell and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, Boston partner Chris Froeb, and Washington, D.C. partner Susanna Mitchell, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate group.
      Oct 13, 2020
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      Affordable Developers Look to Older Apartment Buildings

      This article quotes New York Affordable Housing and Real Estate strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen on a potentially historic opportunity to address the affordable housing crisis by accessing some older properties not originally built as affordable housing.
      Sep 22, 2020
    • National Real Estate Investor

      Apartment Developers Scout Adaptive Reuse Possibilities

      In this article on apartment developers and their outlook on the real estate market, New York Affordable Housing & Real Estate strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is quoted on the possible use of hotels for affordable housing.
      Sep 16, 2020
    • Multi-Housing News

      JV Completes $53M Redevelopment of Bronx Senior Community

      This article on Fort Schuyler House, a 138-unit affordable senior housing community in the Bronx, mentions NP for the work of New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate partners Joe Lynch and Meghan Altidor, and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen representing the developer in the deal.
      Aug 6, 2020
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      HUD Makes COVID-19 Relief Funds Available

      This article on the $224 million in supplemental payments that the Department of Housing and Urban Development is making available to owners of properties receiving project-based rental assistance links to New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Kathie Soroka and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen’s client alert on the topic.
      July 28, 2020
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      Addressing the Threat of Homelessness

      In this article detailing progress and challenges that housing programs face in their fight against homelessness, New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen provides her perspective on why affordability remains one of the biggest challenges.
      June 23, 2020
    • <a href="https://www.housingfinance.com/policy-legislation/key-takeaways-from-huds-faqs-on-covid-19_o" target="_blank">Affordable Housing Finance</a>

      Key takeaways from HUD’s FAQs on COVID-19

      New York City Affordable Housing and Real Estate Strategic Policy Advisor Deborah VanAmerongen analyzes new COVID-19 guidance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for owners and managers of HUD-assisted housing.
      March 16, 2020
    • Long Island Business News

      Medford nonprofit, Jericho developer open housing for vets

      This story highlights Nixon Peabody’s work on a deal to open a 135-unit supportive and affordable housing development for homeless veterans and low-income families in Brooklyn. Partner Aaron Yowell, partner-elect Dana Roper, and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate Group in New York City, were part of the deal team. Aaron is quoted in the article.
      Nov 21, 2019
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      Mod rehab and RAD: The time might be now

      New York City strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen and Washington DC partner Nate Cushman, both of the Affordable Housing and Real Estate practice group, co-wrote this contributed article highlighting opportunities under HUD’s Rental Assistance Demonstration program.
      June 10, 2019
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      10 takeaways from AHF Live

      New York City strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice group, says the new leadership of the House Appropriations Committee is likely to push the Department of Housing and Urban Development for additional financing for affordable housing.
      Nov 16, 2018
    • Capital Tonight

      Maintaining quality in affordable housing

      New York City Affordable Housing & Real Estate senior strategic advisor Deborah VanAmerongen was a guest on Spectrum News’ “Capital Tonight” newscast for a panel discussion on affordable housing in upstate New York.
      Sep 27, 2018
    • City & State New York

      Above & Beyond: Honoring 30 of New York’s Most Remarkable Women

      New York City affordable housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen has been named one of the New York’s most remarkable women for her work on housing policy.
      March 27, 2018
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      NYCHA on the brink

      New York City affordable housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen provides thought leadership on New York City and state funding for public housing.
      March 27, 2018
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      An open letter to Dr. Ben Carson: Nixon Peabody’s Deborah VanAmerongen shares her thoughts for the next HUD secretary

      In this open letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) secretary nominee Dr. Ben Carson, New York City affordable housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen shares her insights on working with HUD and advice for the future.
      Jan 4, 2017
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      2017 predictions: What’s ahead for the affordable housing industry?

      This story focuses on the 2017 affordable housing industry outlook. New York City affordable housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is quoted discussing the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.
      Jan 4, 2017
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      Industry leaders cautiously optimistic post-election

      New York City Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is quoted in this article about impacts the election may have on the New York City affordable housing industry. In the article, Deborah emphasizes that President-elect Trump knows real estate finance, is from New York, and likely understands the importance of affordable housing programs.
      Nov 21, 2016
    • Crain's New York Business

      Developers add affordable units, retail to supportive-housing projects to make them more desirable

      New York City affordable housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is quoted in this article regarding recent zoning changes designed to make mixed-use developments more feasible in the state.
      June 7, 2016
    • Affordable Housing Finance

      First RAD Component 2 Deals Using PBRA Contracts Close

      Affordable Housing practice group leader Stephen Wallace and Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen are featured throughout this article highlighting Nixon Peabody’s successful closing of the first four Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Component 2 preservation projects using 20-year Sec. 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA) contracts in the nation.
      Jan 19, 2016
    • DebtWire

      New York City's pension investment wish list held back by political, fiduciary hang-ups

      New York City Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen provides commentary in this piece discussing New York City’s pension investment in affordable housing.
      Oct 30, 2015
    • Law360

      5 Takeaways from Albany's Last-Minute Property Deal

      New York City Affordable Housing partner John Kelly and New York City Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen are quoted in this article on New York lawmakers’ last minute legislative package concerning affordable housing rules and the 421-a residential tax incentive and its impact.
      June 26, 2015
    • Law360

      De Blasio's 421-A Plan Could Drive Another Deal Rush

      New York City Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is quoted in this article on New York City’s long-awaited proposal to extend the 421-a residential development benefit.
      May 8, 2015
    • Law360

      3 Political Fights That Threaten Key Tools for Property Deals

      New York City Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is quoted in this article discussing key political battles developers are closely watching.
      April 27, 2015
    • Law360

      Real Estate Pros Brace for NYC Inclusionary Zoning Rules

      New York City Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is quoted in this feature article discussing New York City's long-awaited revamped inclusionary zoning rules.
      Jan 16, 2015
    • New York Times

      In Twist, Tenant Who Was Forced out Will Displace One Who Moved In

      New York City Affordable Housing Strategic Policy Advisor Deborah VanAmerongen, a former commissioner of the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, is quoted in this feature article detailing a potentially precedent-setting New York housing case.
      Dec 19, 2014
    • WNYC-FM (NPR affiliate, New York City)

      What is Affordable Housing?

      New York City Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen discusses New York City Mayor De Blasio’s new, high-profile affordable housing plan.
      Aug 15, 2014
    • The Real Deal

      City Hall's Goldman Girl: Alicia Glen

      Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is quoted in this profile of Alicia Glen, New York City’s new deputy mayor for housing and economic development.
      June 1, 2014
    • Law360

      3 Things You May Have Missed In De Blasio's Housing Plan

      New York City Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen discusses some of the less publicized measures, including supportive housing, of New York City Mayor De Blasio’s new, high-profile affordable housing plan.
      May 15, 2014
    • Crain's New York Business

      On Day One, the New Mayor Should Invest in Affordable Housing

      This op-ed, co-authored by New York City Affordable Housing strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen and the president and CEO of the Community Preservation Corp., calls for NYC Mayor-Elect de Blasio to make affordable housing a priority of his administration.
      Nov 3, 2013

    Education

    State University of New York, Rockefeller College, M.P.A.
    Syracuse University, Utica College, B.S.

    Professional activities

    Deborah is a member of the board of editors for Affordable Housing Finance magazine, and served as the co-chair of the National Council of State Housing Agencies’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Task Force. She serves on the boards of the Housing Advisory Group, the New York State Association for Affordable Housing, and the Supportive Housing Network of New York. She is also a participant in the National Housing & Rehabilitation Association and the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition.

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