Statement on NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ Appointment of Jessica Katz as Chief Housing Officer & Adolfo Carrion as HPD Commissioner

“I am thrilled to see Jessica Katz take on this new role as Chief Housing Officer in Mayor Adams’ Administration. From issues like homelessness, supportive housing, public housing, to large-scale new construction, regulatory reform and zoning, Jessica brings a fresh lens and thoughtfulness to the most critical issues we face today. With HPD Commissioner Adolfo Carrión and HDC President Eric Enderlin, Jessica has a team with the ability align our policies and resources to better address New York’s housing crisis and the protection of our tenants. My thanks to the mayor for selecting this exceptional team and for making housing a priority in his administration.”

–  Rafael E. Cestero, CEO, The Community Preservation Corporation

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