As Commissioner, Dina Levy oversees all aspects of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and leads the agency’s work across every division to advance the city’s mission of ensuring quality, affordable housing and strengthening the diversity and resilience of New York neighborhoods. She leads HPD’s team of public servants and works closely with community leaders and city partners to expand housing access, support equitable development, and deliver results for New Yorkers. 

Dina has spent her career fighting for safe, affordable housing for all New Yorkers, specializing in building and advancing initiatives designed around real needs in the areas of community development, affordable housing, and resiliency. As both an advocate and a public servant, she has championed tenants and homeowners alike. She has a wealth of experience organizing tenants, managing housing finance, and advancing community development.

Prior to joining HPD, Dina served as Senior Vice President of Homeownership and Community Development at Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), New York State’s affordable housing agency, where she was responsible for the State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA), Office of Community Renewal, and Faith-Based Initiatives.  

Dina also spent 20 years in the nonprofit sector, with a focus on social and economic justice. She worked for the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) where she served as Director of Organizing, building strategic coalitions to preserve, expand, and improve the quality of affordable housing across New York City.  

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