Dina Levy

Dina Levy is an American housing official who has served as commissioner of the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) since January 4, 2026. She was appointed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Before joining the Mamdani administration, Levy served in senior roles at New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and the New York Attorney General's Office.

Career Levy worked for the nonprofit Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB), where she served as Director of Organizing, focusing on tenant organizing and affordable housing preservation. In the role, she oversees HPD's citywide work financing and preserving affordable housing, administering housing programs, and enforcing housing quality standards.

As part of the same announcement, Mamdani signed an executive order directing multiple city agencies to hold "Rental Ripoff" hearings in all five boroughs within the administration's first 100 days.

Personal life Levy is native to New Jersey. She and her husband relocated to Williamsburg, Brooklyn following her appointment. She is a self-described DINK.

Levy received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Media Studies from the University of Delaware.