The People Who Help You Build Stability in New York City

About MHANY Management

Why We Chose to Build Something Different

For more than 30 years, MHANY Management has focused on one purpose: creating and preserving deeply affordable housing that strengthens communities across New York City.


Born from the mutual housing movement, MHANY was founded to address a simple but urgent truth—New Yorkers deserve safe, dignified homes they can afford without being pushed out of their neighborhoods. Over time, the organization expanded from community advocacy into development, long-term property management, and homeownership education. Today, our work remains rooted in the belief that stable housing is the foundation for opportunity, health, and long-term well-being.

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Our mission is to bring long-term affordability, community empowerment, and equitable housing opportunities to New Yorkers—especially those historically left out of safe, stable housing options.

Our Values

The Principles That Guide Your Experience

  • Community Stewardship

    We invest in neighborhoods for the long term, supporting residents through programs that strengthen confidence, connection, and stability.

  • Deep Affordability

    We focus on serving low- and moderate-income families with homes priced at levels New Yorkers can realistically afford—many at 40–60% AMI.

  • Long-Term Commitment

    Unlike typical developers, we develop, own, and manage our buildings for decades, ensuring consistent care and predictable affordability.

  • Education & Empowerment

    Our HUD-certified counselors provide the guidance, workshops, and one-on-one support people need to move from uncertainty to clarity—whether renting, buying, or navigating housing challenges.

The People Guiding This Mission Forward

Meet Our Board of Directors

Executive Director

Ismene Speliotis

President

Derrick Owens

Secretary

Natalie Brown

Treasurer

Martha Tejeda

Attorney/Advisor

David Webb

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Carmen DeRiel

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Yenny Pacheco

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Bertha Lewis

Member

Vaughn Armour

member

Rolando Perdomo

Past Boardees

Emeritus

Julia Boyd

Emeritus

Dorothea Amadi