NYCEDC Disparity Study
NYCEDC Disparity Study
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New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is conducting a comprehensive Disparity Study (Study), led by MGT Impact Solutions (MGT). The overall purpose of the Disparity Study is to understand the effects of race, ethnicity, and gender on real estate developers’ ability to acquire capital or bonding and conduct (or attempt to conduct) real estate transactions in New York City, including within the public and private sectors.
As part of that process, NYCEDC will collect data regarding the utilization of real estate development firms owned by minorities and women, and the availability of these firms in NYCEDC’s marketplace. In addition to analyses of quantitative data, the Disparity Study will also examine qualitative data regarding discriminatory barriers or behaviors (to the extent that it exists) provided by developers, professional organizations, and other marketplace stakeholders.
We encourage ALL developers to provide information about their experiences conducting or attempting to conduct real estate transactions and business deals with NYCEDC and other public or private entities. We hope that all real estate developers will participate in this important study. For ways to get involved, please see the “Business Engagement” page below.
Business Engagement
Upcoming Events
The online survey is now open to share your experiences engaging in real estate transactions or deals in the New York City marketplace. Begin the survey here.
Interested in participating in a one-on-one interview? If you are a developer, sign up for an interview here or if you are a professional organization/trade association sign up for an interview here.
Upcoming Events
The online survey is now open to share your experiences engaging in real estate transactions or deals in the New York City marketplace. Begin the survey here.
Interested in participating in a one-on-one interview? If you are a developer, sign up for an interview here or if you are a professional organization/trade association sign up for an interview here.
24/7 Email and Website Comment Form
Developers may submit their comments, regarding their experiences engaging in real estate transactions or business deals in New York City via:
- Email at [email protected]
- Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form
24/7 Email and Website Comment Form
Developers may submit their comments, regarding their experiences engaging in real estate transactions or business deals in New York City via:
– Email at NYCEDCDisparityStudy @mgt.us
– Submit comments using the Disparity Study Contact Form
Public Information Session, Focus Groups, One-on-One Discussions, & Surveys
New York City real estate developers can participate in the Disparity Study through one of several ways:
- Public Information Session
- One-on-one Interview
- Industry-specific Focus Group
- Direct Email
- Business Survey
ASL and other language translations will be made available upon advance request.
Public Information Session, Focus Groups, One-on-One Discussions, & Surveys
New York City real estate developers can participate in the Disparity Study through one of several ways:
- Public Information Session
- One-on-one Interview
- Industry-specific Focus Group
- Direct Email
- Business Survey
ASL and other language translations will be made available upon advance request.
Public Information Session: MGT hosted two virtual public information sessions to introduce the study objectives and listen to developers’ experiences regarding doing business or attempting to do business in NYC EDC marketplace. Firms were encouraged to attend one of these two sessions.
Virtual Public Information Sessions
| Date | Time | Registration Required |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Registration Has Ended |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | 6:00 PM | Registration Has Ended |
Industry-Specific Focus Groups: Developers were able to participate in one of the following industry-specific focus groups to provide their experiences. The focus groups were small group discussions with the participants conducting business within the same industry.
Focus Group Sessions - Developers
| Industry | Date | Time | Registration Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| M/WBE Developers | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 2:00 PM | Registration Has Ended |
| Non-M/WBE Developers | Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 9:00 AM | Registration Has Ended |
One-on-One Interview: Firms and professional organizations have more latitude to share additional information regarding their experiences by participating in on-on-one interviews with Brian Ansari & Associates. If you are a developer, you can sign up for an interview here or if you are a professional organization/trade association sign up for an interview here. You may also be contacted if your firm is in the random selection. Don’t take the chance to be randomly selected – sign up today.
Online Survey: Developers can complete an online or phone survey as part of the Study. To complete the online survey, visit here.
Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
One-on-One Interview: Firms and professional organizations have more latitude to share additional information regarding their experiences by participating in on-on-one interviews with Brian Ansari & Associates. If you are a developer, you can sign up for an interview here or if you are a professional organization/trade association sign up for an interview here. You may also be contacted if your firm is in the random selection. Don’t take the chance to be randomly selected – sign up today.
Online Survey: Developers can complete an online or phone survey as part of the Study. To complete the online survey, visit here.
Input submitted via email or the website is directed to the MGT team only. Responses are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
Contact Us
Disparity Study Contact Form – ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DIRECTED TO MGT CONSULTING TEAM ONLY. Comments are considered confidential except to the extent disclosure is required by law.
You may use this form to submit written comments about your experiences with New York City Economic Development Corporation. Please provide details of your experiences engaging in commercial real estate transactions or business deals with NYCEDC or in the marketplace. Please be specific in your comments regarding the entities involved, as well as, the date and location for the experiences that you share.