Chuck Lesnick

Chuck Lesnick is a versatile professional with a solid background in public service, real estate, and urban development.

With a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Yale and dual Masters degrees from Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School of Public & International Affairs, Chuck also holds a JD from NYU School of Law.

Throughout his career, Lesnick has held various key roles, such as Deputy Counsel for the NY State Homes & Community Renewal and President of the Yonkers City Council.

His expertise spans areas like adaptive re-use of historic buildings, smart growth, affordable housing, economic development, and community building.

Chuck Lesnick currently serves as the Vice President at Rental & Management Associates, focusing on multi-family residential property management and investments in Federal Opportunity Zones.

His professional journey includes stints at prestigious organizations like the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) and the NYS Urban Development Corporation, where he directed commercial revitalization efforts.