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Madison/Putnam Houses, Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn: In-fill affordable housing built by CPC’s development subsidiary in the mid-2000s

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

By Michael Lappin | June 26, 2019

‘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.’

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CityViews: The Lessons We Learned From Saving Parkchester

By Michael Lappin | August 22, 2018

‘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.’

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