Administrative Claim Examiner

Inspect and investigate for compliance with regulations, document findings, and recommend action.

4 employees hold this title in New York City Housing Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $147,057, above the department median of $69,199.

Employees: 4
Total payroll: $607.9K
Role median: $147,057
Agency median: $69,199
Comparison: Above

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Administrative Claim Examiner is held in 3 New York City departments. In New York City Housing Authority, the median of $147,057 ranks #1 of 3.

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Department of Transportation

$113,689 · 1

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$100,280 · 20

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Other job titles in New York City Housing Authority

Administrative Accountant 33
Administrative Community Relations Specialist 52
Administrative Housing Development Specialist 24
Administrative Housing Manager 34
Administrative Housing Superintendent 130
Administrative Inspector 44
Administrative Manager-Non-Mgrl 82
Administrative Project Manager 23
Administrative Staff Analyst 133
Agency Attorney 56
Assistant Housing Manager 192
Assistant Resident Building Superintendent 226
Associate Housing Development Specialist 30
Associate Inspector 24
Associate Staff Analyst 41
Bricklayer 63
Caretaker 3,978
Carpenter 292
Chief of Housing Community Activities 25
City Laborer 133
City Pest Control Aide 38
City Seasonal Aide 411
Clerical Associate Most Mayoral Ag 73
Community Associate 259
Community Coordinator 320
Community Service Aide 89
Computer Specialist 31
Computer Systems Manager 52
Confidential Investigator 45
Construction Project Manager 89
Customer Information Representative MA L 1549 76
Electrician 91
Electricians Helper 88
Elevator Mechanic 228
Elevator Mechanic Helper 144
Emergency Service Aide 63
Executive Agency Counsel 60
Glazier 25
Heating Plant Technician 203
Housing Assistant 983
Housing Exterminator 72
Housing Exterminator-Al II & III 66
Housing Manager 174
Maintenance Worker 1,582
Masons Helper 60
Painter 341
Plasterer 268
Plumber 179
Plumber's Helper 175
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 92
Resident Building Superintendent 210
Roofer 28
Secretary 437
Supervising Housing Groundskeeper 148
Supervisor Carpenter 25
Supervisor Elevator Mechanic 27
Supervisor of Housing Caretaker 195
Supervisor of Mechanical Installations & Maintenance 35
Supervisor Painter 95
Supervisor Plasterer 33

Record list

Employees with this title

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Arlene Orenstein

Administrative Claim Examiner/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$189,810

Base pay: $189,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $189,810
Hire date: 2002-10-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $196,529
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Arlene Orenstein works as a Administrative Claim Examiner for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years). Arlene earned $189,810 in 2025.

Rajendra Sewkumar

Administrative Claim Examiner/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$147,604

Base pay: $146,604
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,604
Hire date: 2022-01-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $151,794
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Rajendra Sewkumar works as a Administrative Claim Examiner for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. Rajendra earned $147,604 in 2025.

John Gnesin

Administrative Claim Examiner/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$146,509

Base pay: $146,509
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,509
Hire date: 2017-06-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $151,695
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

John Gnesin works as a Administrative Claim Examiner for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years. John earned $146,509 in 2025.

Michael Santarpia Jr.

Administrative Claim Examiner/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$123,936

Base pay: $123,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $123,936
Hire date: 2008-09-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $128,323
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

At New York City Housing Authority, Michael Santarpia Jr. serves as a Administrative Claim Examiner based in Manhattan. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $123,936.