Mini Episode – How Nonprofits and Developers Work Together to Protect Housing

In this mini-episode, real estate leader David Lebenstein, Executive Managing Director, Co-Chair of the Not-for-Profit Advisory Group at Cushman & Wakefield, joins The NYC Workforce Drop to share how he’s helped nonprofits and developers navigate one of the toughest challenges in NYC real estate: selling or renovating SRO (Single Room Occupancy) buildings while keeping residents safely housed.

September 17, 2025

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David recounts real-life scenarios where his team worked with City Hall to secure crucial funding, protect tenants from displacement, and provide better housing options during renovations.

The conversation explores how mission-driven organizations and private developers can find common ground, balance market pressures with compassion, and deliver outcomes that keep New Yorkers in their homes.

Subscribe and stay tuned for a full-length episode with David, dropping this week.