Michael Lappin, Author at City Limits

Michael Lappin

Michael D. Lappin, a New York-based expert on affordable housing and urban development, served as CEO of the Community Preservation Corporation (CPC) from 1980-2011. He currently heads MLappin & Associates LLC which provides advisory and development services for affordable housing.

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Jul 2025

Opinion: The Urgency Of Preserving Low- And Moderate-Income Rent Stabilized Housing

"The combination of tightening rents and diminished safety net programs has precipitated a slow but accelerating deterioration of this 'naturally occurring' affordable housing." A rent-stabilized building in the Bronx. (Photo…

ByMichael Lappin 10 minRead time

Apr 2024

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: What the Workout of the Signature Bank Loans Can Teach About Preserving Affordable Housing

“Will the Signature buildings be viewed as a one-off, or the tip of an iceberg of a more endemic problem?”

ByMichael Lappin 13 minRead time

Apr 2023

Economy Housing and Homelessness In Depth Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: Bringing Affordable Housing to NY’s Market More Quickly, and Less Expensively

“A detriment to building sufficient affordable housing is the long and laborious path projects must go through to reach completion.”

ByMichael Lappin 18 minRead time

Jun 2019

Opinion

Opinion: To Combat Gentrification, NYC Needs Simpler & Speedier Policies

‘To compete in this environment, the city must offer an attractive affordable housing alternative, define the neighborhoods where it is available, and implement individual deals on a timely fashion.’

ByMichael Lappin 11 minRead time

Aug 2018

Opinion

CityViews: The Lessons We Learned From Saving Parkchester

‘Parkchester’s rebirth reflects the best of New York and stands as a lesson for communities throughout the country seeking to preserve and enlarge their stock of affordable housing.’

ByMichael Lappin 21 minRead time