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Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director

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10 employees hold this title in New York City Housing Authority. Median total compensation for the role is $146,574, above the department median of $69,199.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $146,574
Agency median: $69,199
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$18,902$168,620+

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How total compensation varies among the 10 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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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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Katie Gordon

Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$171,114

Base pay: $169,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $171,114
Hire date: 2017-03-06
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $175,618
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Katie Gordon is a Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $171,114.

Arlene Nieves

Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$157,258

Base pay: $157,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $157,258
Hire date: 2018-10-22
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $168,271
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

At New York City Housing Authority, Arlene Nieves serves as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,258.

Emma Boundy

Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$155,087

Base pay: $154,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $155,087
Hire date: 2015-06-15
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $162,987
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Emma Boundy is a Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service. 2025 total compensation came to $155,087.

Gentiana Maxim

Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$151,812

Base pay: $123,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $27,910
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,812
Hire date: 2023-01-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $158,707
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 2,069

Gentiana Maxim works as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years). Gentiana earned $151,812 in 2025.

Abigail Fradkin

Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$149,352

Base pay: $149,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,352
Hire date: 2022-08-01
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $154,875
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

Abigail Fradkin is a Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years. 2025 total compensation came to $149,352.

Lauren Cole

Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$143,796

Base pay: $143,796
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $143,796
Hire date: 2024-01-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $148,887
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,820

At New York City Housing Authority, Lauren Cole serves as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director based in Manhattan. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $143,796.

Evelyn Carela

Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$89,208

Base pay: $81,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,953
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,208
Hire date: 2022-06-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $123,176
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 1,274

Evelyn Carela works as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director for New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years). Evelyn earned $89,208 in 2025.

Daniel Edelman

Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$40,811

Base pay: $40,811
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,811
Hire date: 2025-03-07
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $144,550
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 532

Daniel Edelman holds the role of Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. They have served since 2025 (under a year). In 2025, their total compensation was $40,811.

Robert Cowan

Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$30,562

Base pay: $30,562
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,562
Hire date: 2022-07-10
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $165,805
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 149.75

At New York City Housing Authority, Robert Cowan serves as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director based in Manhattan. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,562.

Shira Kogan

Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director/New York City Housing Authority

2025 total comp

$18,902

Base pay: $18,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $108
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $18,902
Hire date: 2025-05-05
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Manhattan
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $144,550
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 996
Regular Hours: 245

Shira Kogan is a Special Assistant to the Deputy Executive Director at New York City Housing Authority based in Manhattan. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service. 2025 total compensation came to $18,902.