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THE HOUSING PROBLEM

The Housing Problem
Affordable Housing
New York City
Homelessness
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Urban Development
421A Tax Abatement
Hudson Yards
Commercial Real Estate
Housing Policy
Migrant Crisis
Workforce Housing
NYCHA
Gentrification
Housing Crisis
New York City Housing Authority
Housing Supply
Community Development
Urban Planning
Public Housing Renovation
Racial Justice

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 talk to Samantha Magistro of the family-owned property owner BronxPro Group about the math problem facing rent-stabilized and affordable housing and what policy changes it would take to make the math work.

Rafael and Kirk return to the subject of homelessness with a focus on unhoused New Yorkers living with mental illness. Dr. Mitchell Katz, president and CEO of NYC Health + Hospitals, joins The Housing Problem to talk about housing as a critical found... more

Rafael and Kirk recap the 2025 NYC mayoral election, including Mayor-elect Mamdani's first hires, what's needed to make a rent-freeze feasible, what's broken at City Hall that needs fixing, and what a successful first 100 days would look like.

Rafael and Kirk kick off season 5 with Alec Schierenbeck, executive director of the NYC Charter Revision Commission to give voters a primer on the major housing measures on the ballot this Election Day.

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Recent Guests

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
Molly Park
Commissioner of the New York City Department of Social Services, oversees the Department of Homeless Services.
New York City Department of Social Services
Episode: S4 E7. HOMELESSNESS / MOLLY PARK
Annemarie Gray
Executive Director of Open New York, an organization advocating for pro-housing legislation
Open New York
Episode: S4 E6. NY'S YIMBY MOVEMENT / ANNEMARIE GRAY
Ken Kearney
Founder and president of Kearney Group
Kearney Group
Episode: S4 E5. HOW TO BECOME A DEVELOPER / KEN KEARNEY

Hosts

Rafael Cestero
Co-host and Chief Executive Officer of Community Preservation Corporation; a housing expert with over 30 years in the industry, focusing on affordable housing and community development.
Kirk Goodrich
Co-host and President of Mononoc Development; experienced in real estate development with a strong emphasis on affordable housing solutions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 65 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 States4 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 States3 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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Many find the discussions candid and insightful, particularly on practical approaches to the housing crisis.
Some requests for broader perspectives indicate a desire for diverse views in housing solutions, particularly from nonprofit developers.
Listeners highlight the podcast as essential for understanding urban planning and housing, emphasizing the depth of expertise shared by hosts and guests.

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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.
S4 E10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / ANDREW KIMBALL
Q: What are the biggest challenges NYC faces in terms of housing?
Andrew Kimball identifies housing as the primary challenge and emphasizes the need for diverse entrepreneurial opportunities and solutions for workforce housing.
S4 E10. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / ANDREW KIMBALL
Q: Can you describe your journey and how you ended up here?
Andrew Kimball discusses his upbringing in NYC, experiences in economic development, and key transformative roles leading to his position at EDC.

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In this series, housing experts engage in discussions on the multifaceted issues surrounding housing in New York City, focusing on topics such as affordable housing policy, economic development, homelessness, and tenancy rights. The episodes frequently feature prominent guests from various sectors, including government, nonprofit, and real estate, to provide expert insights and practical solutions to the ongoing housing crisis. With a strong emphasis on real-world implications and community engagement, this series offers valuable perspectives on how to address the pressing challenges of housing availability and sustainability in urban settings.

Notably, the conversations often tackle not only historical contexts but also innovative strateg... more

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1. Dr. Mitchell Katz
2. Alec Schierenbeck
3. Deborah VanAmerongen
4. Andrew Kimball
5. Doug Apple
6. Noam Bramson
7. Molly Park
8. Annemarie Gray

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