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Associate Investigator

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

7 employees hold this title in New York City Housing Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $71,815, above the department median of $69,199.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $456.7K
Role median: $71,815
Agency median: $69,199
Comparison: Above

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This role across New York City

Associate Investigator is held in 17 New York City departments. In New York City Housing Authority, the median of $71,815 ranks #10 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Transportation

$92,902 · 3

Department of Environment Protection

$92,588 · 4

Administrative for Children's Services

$92,217 · 2

Taxi & Limousine Commission

$87,055 · 1

Department of Correction

$83,494 · 8

Department of Design & Construction

$82,249 · 5

Department of Education Administrative

$81,107 · 3

Office of the Comptroller

$80,790 · 4

Housing Preservation & Development

$72,345 · 6

Department of Buildings

$71,459 · 4

Fire Department

$70,882 · 16

Department of Citywide Administrative Services

$68,880 · 4

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

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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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Michael Meenaghan

Associate Investigator/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$92,921

Base pay: $87,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,921
Hire date: 1988-01-27
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $90,887
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

At New York City Housing Authority, Michael Meenaghan serves as a Associate Investigator based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,921.

Julio Thillet

Associate Investigator/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$76,556

Base pay: $73,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,556
Hire date: 2016-12-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $75,527
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Julio Thillet is a Associate Investigator at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years. 2025 total compensation came to $76,556.

Gerard Schoenacher

Associate Investigator/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$74,408

Base pay: $69,455
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,408
Hire date: 2002-05-20
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $71,765
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Gerard Schoenacher holds the role of Associate Investigator at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,408.

Sarah Richards

Associate Investigator/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$71,815

Base pay: $67,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,967
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,815
Hire date: 2023-01-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $70,105
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Sarah Richards works as a Associate Investigator for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service. Sarah earned $71,815 in 2025.

Garnet Lang

Associate Investigator/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$69,201

Base pay: $66,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,201
Hire date: 2011-04-04
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $68,263
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

At New York City Housing Authority, Garnet Lang serves as a Associate Investigator based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,201.

Raymond Lee

Associate Investigator/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$59,237

Base pay: $59,237
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,237
Hire date: 2024-08-19
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $72,275
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,540

Raymond Lee works as a Associate Investigator for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Raymond earned $59,237 in 2025.

Paul Breary

Associate Investigator/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$12,602

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,602
Hire date: 2022-12-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $66,114
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 0

Paul Breary works as a Associate Investigator for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Paul earned $12,602 in 2025.