Training Series
ANHD’s training series is designed to ensure local community groups and individuals interested in building, preserving, managing, and supporting deeply and permanently affordable housing, and in promoting economic justice have the skills, resources, and networks needed to tackle complex community development, housing and economic justice issues.
ANHD’s Affordable Housing Institute offers single and multi-day training sessions on multi-family housing preservation, sustainable building practices, project financing, property management, long-term asset management, strategic opportunities, and more. Expert facilitators have included representatives from Infinite Horizons, CUNY Building Performance Lab and NYC Accelerator, Goldstein Hall, and STRADA Consultants LLC.
Additionally, ANHD staff and partners occasionally offer other timely training sessions on our issue areas, such as Organizing Tenant Associations, How to Prevent Burnout for Organizers, Making Meetings Memorable, CRA 101, and Small Business Merchant Organizing 101.
All of ANHD’s training sessions are low-cost or free, and open to all. We encourage you to browse our current, upcoming workshops below.
Affordable Housing Institute
Goldstein Hall Affordable Housing Series: Understanding LIHTC: Selection of Syndicator and Bank
11/19/2026 10:30 am
Speakers: Matthew Hall (Senior Partner, Goldstein Hall) Kimmel Cameron (Managing Director, Hudson Housing Capital) James K. Dittbrenner (Market President, Webster Bank) Participants will explore the essential legal considerations involved in partnering with a LIHTC syndicator. The session will examine the respective roles and responsibilities of each party, key implications of syndicator selection, and common pitfalls to avoid when choosing the right partner for your LIHTC project. Attendees will gain practical guidance to help structure stronger, more effective syndication relationships ViewUnderstanding NYC’s New Land Use Landscape: Recent Changes to ULURP and Zoning [For Organizers- IN PERSON]
11/12/2026 2:00 pm
NYC’s land use and zoning landscape has changed significantly in recent years, including changes to zoning rules and the public approval process. But what do these changes mean for community organizers and the ways we build power? This interactive session will examine the differences between the traditional ULURP process and newer, recently enacted, land use pathways, creating space for participants to discuss the potential opportunities, challenges, and tradeoffs of each. Together, we’ll explore how changes in process can shift leverage points, opportunities for community engagement, decision-making power, and points of intervention—and what those shifts might mean for organizing strategy. Rather than simply walking through the process, the session will center organizers’ experiences and questions: Where can communities intervene? Where does power sit? What has changed about when and how organizers can engage? And how might campaigns adapt their strategies to these new pathways? The session will also provide an opportunity for organizers to connect with peers, exchange experiences and strategies, and build relationships with others working on land use, housing, and community development issues across NYC. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of NYC’s evolving land use landscape, new ideas for approaching organizing in these processes, and connections to peers navigating similar questions in their own communities. ViewUtility Rights Train-the-Trainer Workshop [VIRTUAL]
11/18/2026 2:00 pm
SPEAKERS: Sachaly De Leon, ANHD and Jacqueline Rodriguez, Public Utility Law Project (PULP) Join the Public Utility Law Project of New York (PULP) for an educational webinar exploring the intersection of energy security and housing. Energy insecurity can have a significant impact on the housing stability and health of communities. This webinar will provide all ANHD members, whether community workers, affordable housing developers, and policy advocates—with practical information and tools to help their communities navigate energy insecurity and protect access to essential services. We will discuss consumer protections, advocacy strategies, utility service considerations, and resources that can help organizers and service providers address energy insecurity and support housing stability. Participants will gain a better understanding of how utility issues intersect with affordable housing and how they can take action to support equitable outcomes for the communities they serve. RSVP & Attendance Policy: To help us ensure strong attendance and make the most of our training sessions, a nominal registration fee will be collected to confirm your RSVP. This fee helps us plan appropriately and reserve your space in the training. If you are unable to attend after registering, please notify Zara Afridi at zara.a@anhd.org at least five (5) business days before the training. Thank you! ViewGoldstein Hall Affordable Housing Series: Back End of the Deal: Yr. 15 Credits and Refinancing
11/10/2026 10:30 am
Speaker: Darryl Austin, Senior Counsel at Goldstein Hall This workshop will take a deep dive into Right of First Refusal and Purchase Options, capital accounts, and refinancing strategies. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how these provisions work in practice and how they impact long-term ownership, financial outcomes, and organizational strategy. ViewGoldstein Hall Affordable Housing Series: Joint Ventures 201
11/03/2026 10:30 am
Speaker: Rachel Jaffe, Senior Counsel at Goldstein Hall This session will focus on negotiation strategies for joint venture partnerships. Panelists will discuss key deal terms, common challenges,and practical approaches to negotiating effectively and advantageously. Attendees will walk away with actionable insights to strengthen their position and maximize outcomes in joint venture agreements. ViewGoldstein Hall Affordable Housing Series: Putting the Deal Together (Joint Ventures 101)
10/27/2026 10:30 am
Speaker: Niki Tsismenakis, Partner at Goldstein Hall The second session dives into the complexities of building a strong development team and successfully negotiating and structuring joint venture agreements with for-profit partners. Participants will gain practical insight into how to maximize their organization’s value contribution within a deal. The training will also explore how real estate transactions are structured, the conditions that drive profitability, and the key institutions and stakeholders involved in the development process. ViewGoldstein Hall Affordable Housing Series: The Basics of Affordable Housing
10/20/2026 10:30 am
Speaker: David Goldstein, Managing Partner at Goldstein Hall We kick off the series with a foundational session focused on the fundamentals of affordable housing. This training will cover essential concepts that will shape discussions throughout the series, including Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Syndication and the critical steps in the affordable housing development process. Whether you’re new to the field or looking to sharpen your knowledge, this session will provide a strong framework for the weeks ahead. ViewWhat’s New With AMEEP 2.0 [FALL VIRTUAL SESSION]
10/28/2026 2:00 pm
ANHD’s Energy and Housing Justice Coordinator, Sachaly De Leon, will help attendees understand the latest changes to the AMEEP program. We will review the updated incentive tiers, new program pathways, eligible incentives, and how ANHD is supporting affordable housing developers interested in applying. Throughout this virtual session, participants will gain an understanding of: -Program eligibility and requirements -Program timelines -New program pathways available -What measures are currently being incentivized -How to maximize incentives -Technical assistance available to support ViewAdvanced Underwriting Training Series: Negotiating the Financial Arrangement with your LIHTC Syndicator
10/15/2026 11:00 am
A look at the financial and legal intersection of real estate development, covering draw schedules, developer fees, operating agreements, negotiations, and their impact on deal financials. View