Episode 90, Jay Martin, Lobbyist & Executive Director of CHIP

Jay Martin is the Executive Director of CHIP, also known as the Community Housing Improvement Program.  He is a lobbyist and an advocate of more housing in NYC including affordable and better housing all around.  

CHIP was founded in 1966 as a trade association for owners of over 400,000 rent-stabilized rental properties across New York City’s five boroughs. CHIP provides educational programming, compliance assistance, and legislative advocacy to its more than 4,000 members. 

CHIP advocates for the rights of property owners, empowering them to make major investments in their properties and achieve financial sustainability while maintaining affordable properties.

As a representative for the owners of one-third of the City’s rent-stabilized homes, CHIP plays an invaluable role in establishing trust, good relations, and community between New York City property owners and residents. 

Jay has been featured in countless articles, and a few podcasts hosted by brokers in the commercial world.  I am proud to say that this is the first time Jay is on a podcast episode hosted by a residential real estate broker.  

FUN FACT: Jay's go-to restaurants:

1. 2nd Ave Deli

2. Atera

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Twitter @jaymart222

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