The Making of a Housing Crisis — And How to Solve It (Part 2: What is Rent?)

DATE
Tuesday, May 12, 2026

TIME
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. Refreshments and mingling
6:00 p.m. Program

LOCATION
Events Center
New York Law School,
185 West Broadway,
New York, NY 10013

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Building on the first discussion in the series, which focused on New York City’s housing stock, we will take a deeper look at rent: Who pays it? How is it set? Where does it go? How does it fit into broader financial structures of property taxes and debt? How much control does city government have over rents in various types of housing? How do rent regulations affect both existing tenants and those searching for an apartment? What’s the relationship between housing and rent?

This event is co-hosted by New York Law School’s Center for New York City and State Law and Center for Real Estate Studies, as well as Citizens Housing and Planning Council.

SPEAKERS:
Rafael Cestero, CEO, Community Preservation Corporation
Michelle de la Uz, Executive Director, Fifth Avenue Committee
Andrew Scherer, Professor of Law and Director of the Right to Counsel Project and Housing Rights Clinic, New York Law School
Howard Slatkin, Executive Director, Citizens Housing and Planning Council
Cea Weaver, Director, Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants

MODERATOR:
Janaki Chadha, New York Housing and Affordability Reporter, Politico