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| Formed | 1978 |
| Jurisdiction | New York City |
| Headquarters | 100 Gold Street, New York, NY 10038 |
| Employees | 2,695 (FY 2024) |
| Annual budget | $1.41 billion (FY 2024) |
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| Website | www |
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is the department of the government of New York City[1] responsible for developing and maintaining the city's stock of affordable housing. Its regulations are compiled in title 28 of the New York City Rules. The Department is headed by a Commissioner, who is appointed by and reports directly to the Mayor. The current Commissioner of HPD is Adolfo Carrión Jr. appointed in January, 2022 by Mayor Eric Adams replacing Louise Carroll, who was appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in May 2019.[2] Other former Commissioners have included Maria Torres-Springer, Vicki Been, Jerilyn Perine, Richard Roberts and Shaun Donovan, among others. HPD is headquartered in Lower Manhattan, and includes smaller branch offices in each of the city's five boroughs.
- ^ New York City Charter § 1800; "There shall be a department of housing preservation and development, the head of which shall be the commissioner of housing preservation and development."
- ^ "Mayor de Blasio Appoints Louise Carroll as Commissioner of HPD". 2 May 2019.