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HPD closes testimony with commitment to long-term Mitchell-Lama preservation

New York City Council · Jul 15, 2026 · starts 0:17:09 · 54 sec

Phillips expresses confidence that with responsible stewardship and new investment, Mitchell-Lamas can serve New Yorkers for decades, and invites Council collaboration.

Adam Phillips

We believe that with responsible financial stewardship and new investment, the Mitchell-Lama portfolio can serve

Adam Phillips

New Yorkers for decades to come, allowing more families to stay in their neighborhoods while paying affordable rents or maintenance fees, or to experience the stability of homeownership for the first time.

Adam Phillips

Thank you for sharing our concerns for the physical and financial future of these developments.

Adam Phillips

After 70 years, their needs are great, but so is their potential.

Adam Phillips

We will continue to work collaboratively with you all to protect these developments, maintaining their affordability and their physical upkeep for the next generation.

Adam Phillips

We're happy to answer any questions.

Linda Lee

Perfect.

Linda Lee

Thank you.

Linda Lee

Also want to recognize we've been joined by Jay Sanchez as well as Councilmember Brooks Powers on Zoom.

Linda Lee

And I'm actually going to first turn it over to Chair Sanchez for her questions.