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NYC Housing Partnership
Pathways to Housing Innovation

Pathways to Housing Innovation

We advance sustainable, high-performing affordable housing through asset management and forward-looking solutions. Our work ensures housing remains financially sound, operationally strong, and resilient for the long term.

What We Provide

We help owners of multifamily affordable housing meet climate and energy goals through practical, investment-driven strategies that improve performance and long-term value.

Advise on NYS CLCPA & NYC Climate Requirements

Evaluate portfolios for energy and solar opportunities

Transform compliance costs into investment opportunities

Structure deals that benefit owners and residents

Aggregate projects to scale impact

Recommend solar and energy solutions

Identify grants and financing sources

Advocate on sustainability policy and implementation

Our Approach

HP Sustainability Solutions builds on NYC Housing Partnership's legacy by helping owners, developers, and agencies improve building performance through clean energy adoption and carbon reduction strategies, without compromising financial viability.

Compliance as Investment

New York's climate laws, including the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and Local Law 97, require building owners to reduce emissions. We help transform these requirements into strategic investments that generate savings, unlock incentives, and strengthen long-term asset performance.

The Challenge for Affordable Housing

Affordable housing owners face unique barriers when pursuing sustainability upgrades. We help navigate these challenges with tailored, financially viable solutions.

Limited Access to Incentives

Funding exists, but can be complex to identify, access, and coordinate.

Complex Retrofits

Upgrading existing multi-family buildings requires careful planning and technical expertise.

Capital Constraints

Financing structures can make it difficult to capture long-term savings from energy investments.

Key Contact

Jamie A. Smarr

Jamie A. Smarr

President & CEO

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