Alex Armlovich

Alex Armlovich, a Senior Housing Policy Analyst and member of NYC's Rent Guidelines Board, dives into the complexities of housing policy. He discusses the RGB's role, comparing it to utility regulators, and the challenges of balancing rents and operating costs. Armlovich highlights the repercussions of broad rent freezes, warning they could lead to building bankruptcies. He also talks about policy tools to aid distressed buildings and the importance of accurate data in assessing housing viability, advocating for proactive, technocratic solutions.

In this discussion, Alex Armlovich, a Senior Housing Analyst at the Niskanen Center, dives into the groundbreaking ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill poised to tackle America's housing crisis. He highlights its focus on regulatory reform and innovative financing to enhance housing supply. The conversation explores the evolution of housing policy alliances, as well as successful and failed housing experiments. They also reflect on the challenges of urban transformation, the role of local governance, and the nostalgia of living in New York City.

Will Poff-Webster, former legislative counsel, brings insider knowledge on the bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act that aims to tackle the national housing crisis. Alex Armlovich, a seasoned housing policy analyst, breaks down the difference between affordability and supply shortages. Brian Potter shares insights on manufactured housing and its potential impact on costs. Together, they discuss how unexpected political alliances helped pass this comprehensive bill, its key provisions, and the implications for housing policy across the U.S.