What is Mitchell-Lama Housing?
The Mitchell-Lama program was created in the 1950s to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing for middle-income New Yorkers. Administered by the New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the program supports thousands of apartments across the city.
Each Mitchell-Lama property operates under specific regulatory agreements that govern income eligibility, rent levels, and operational oversight, ensuring long-term affordability for residents. Managing these developments requires deep familiarity with compliance procedures, annual reporting, and ongoing coordination with government agencies — expertise that Metro Management has built over decades of experience.
Proudly Preserving New York’s Mitchell-Lama Communities
Metro Management is one of New York City’s most experienced and trusted Mitchell-Lama property managers — overseeing one of the largest portfolios in the city. Our dedicated team brings decades of hands-on experience navigating this highly regulated housing program.
Our Mitchell-Lama capabilities include:
- Trusted relationships with HCR, HPD, and other oversight agencies
- Income affidavit processing and verification
- Annual filings, financial reporting, and audits
- Coordination of inspections and compliance with HCR/HPD
- Waiting list and applicant management
- Resident communications and administrative support
- Proven experience managing New York’s largest Mitchell-Lama communities
- Decades of expertise navigating regulatory requirements and program transitions