Agency Description:

The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes quality and affordability in the city's housing, and diversity and strength in the city’s neighborhoods because every New Yorker deserves a safe, affordable place to live in a neighborhood they love.

- We maintain building and resident safety and health
- We create opportunities for New Yorkers through housing affordability
- We engage New Yorkers to build and sustain neighborhood strength and diversity.

HPD is entrusted with fulfilling these objectives through the goals and strategies of “Housing Our Neighbors: A Blueprint for Housing and Homelessness,” Mayor Adams’ comprehensive housing framework. To support this important work, the administration has committed $5 billion in new capital funding, bringing the 10-year planned investment in housing to $22 billion the largest in the city’s history. This investment, coupled with a commitment to reduce administrative and regulatory barriers, is a multi-pronged strategy to tackle New York City’s complex housing crisis, by addressing homelessness and housing instability, promoting economic stability and mobility, increasing homeownership opportunities, improving health and safety, and increasing opportunities for equitable growth. .

Your Team:


The Division of Building and Land Development Services (BLDS) leads the agency’s effort in providing architectural, engineering, environmental planning, and construction support services to the various divisions within HPD’s Office of Development. The Office of Development utilizes a public-private partnership model and provides loans, grants and/or incentives to assist in the finance of housing development projects that will benefit low- and moderate-income New Yorkers.

The Division of Building and Land Development Services is the largest division within the Office of Development with over 130 staff composed of seven Unit which include; the Bureau of New Construction Design Services, the Bureau of Preservation Design Services, the Bureau of Engineering, the Bureau of Construction Services, Environmental Planning Unit, the Codes and Standards Unit, and the Program Management Unit.

Your Impact:

As an Design Reviewer, you will work with various HPD Assisted new construction projects that are in the design phase. You will also play a key role in identifying properties that meet standards and adhere to rules and regulations of the Fair Housing Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the American with Disabilities Act.

Your Role:

The ideal candidate should have a background in Architecture, or related field, and possess a thorough understanding and strong knowledge base of New York City building and construction codes, as well as Federal, State, and City housing codes and regulations, along with experience in methods and standards for new construction and preservation of multi-family housing.

Your Responsibilities:

- Review and evaluate consultants’ work for new construction projects for compliance with applicable codes, rules, and regulations, including the New York City Building and Construction Codes, Zoning Resolution, Multiple Dwelling Law, HPD Design Guidelines, and handicap accessibility design standards;

- Prepare, develop and/or review drawings, maps, plans, scopes of work, and specifications, using various methods and technologies, for the construction or substantial rehabilitation of housing projects;

- Conduct building inspections to verify compliance with applicable accessibility regulations and design standards;

- Assist in providing design consultations and guidance to external development teams during the schematic design phase for projects that may have complex site and/or design issues;

- Participate in and may supervise the design, inspection, and construction of premises to assure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, resolutions, statutes, rules or regulations and in connection with the issuance of certificates of occupancy or other requisite permits;

- Engage in research, investigations, studies or examinations related to the architectural functions and activities of the Agency.

- Participate in and may supervise the design, inspection, and construction of premises to assure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, resolutions, statutes, rules or regulations and in connection with the issuance of certificates of occupancy or other requisite permits;

Qualification Requirements
1. A baccalaureate degree in architecture from an accredited college and one (1) year of full-time experience in planning, design, research, investigations and/or studies related to urban design development programs; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, a baccalaureate degree in architecture is required of all candidates. Graduate work leading to an advanced degree in architecture, urban design or city planning may be substituted for the one year of experience described above.

1. Thorough knowledge in all areas of architecture, design, and construction, including City, State, and Federal regulations and procedures, and methods and standards for new construction of multi-family housing. 2. Excellent trade base knowledge and familiarity with New York City government and housing issues. 3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, negotiate with diverse technical specialists, apply independent judgment in technical matters, take initiative, and work effectively with others. 4. Excellent writing, interpersonal, organizational, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills. 5. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects, and deal with complex construction issues. 6. Proficient in the operation of AutoCAD, Architectural Desktop, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. 7. Candidate may be subject to a background investigation conducted by the New York City Department of Investigation.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.