Borough Commissioner

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

3 employees hold this title in Department of Buildings. Median total compensation for the role is $216,286, above the department median of $78,782.

Employees: 3
Total payroll: $551.6K
Role median: $216,286
Agency median: $78,782
Comparison: Above

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Borough Commissioner is held in 4 New York City departments. In Department of Buildings, the median of $216,286 ranks #1 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$207,266 · 5

Department of Parks & Recreation

$192,906 · 6

Department of Environment Protection

$97,808 · 4

Median total compensation for the Borough Commissioner role in other New York Citydepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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John Raine

Borough Commissioner/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$216,823

Base pay: $216,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $536
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,823
Hire date: 2017-01-03
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: H

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Base Salary: $223,954
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

John Raine holds the role of Borough Commissioner at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $216,823.

Wendy Wan

Borough Commissioner/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$216,286

Base pay: $216,286
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $216,286
Hire date: 2015-03-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

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Base Salary: $223,954
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 1,820

Wendy Wan is a Borough Commissioner at Department of Buildings based in Manhattan. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $216,286.

Lisa Amoia

Borough Commissioner/Department of Buildings

2025 total comp

$118,459

Base pay: $63,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $55,254
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,459
Hire date: 2007-01-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Richmond
Middle name: G

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Base Salary: $216,905
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 810
Regular Hours: 532

Lisa Amoia works as a Borough Commissioner for Department of Buildings based in Richmond. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service. Lisa earned $118,459 in 2025.