NRP Group Appointed Nicholas O'Brien to Leadership Role
The developer has named Nicholas O'Brien as the new vice president of affordable housing development for New York.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Apartments
The NRP Group has officially appointed Nicholas O'Brien to the position of vice president of affordable housing development. He will now lead development efforts across New York State.
Why it matters
The appointment represents a strategic move for the company to identify and evaluate new affordable housing opportunities throughout the region. O'Brien will report directly to Jonathan Gertman, the senior vice president of development.
The NRP Group has developed more than 68,000 apartment homes nationwide since 1994. The company currently manages over 33,000 residential units across the United States.
The players
Nicholas O'Brien
He is the newly appointed vice president of affordable housing development for The NRP Group.
The NRP Group
This is a real estate development firm that specializes in the construction and management of residential apartment units.
Jonathan Gertman
He serves as the senior vice president of development at The NRP Group and oversees the development team.
The details
O'Brien joins the firm after serving as an assistant vice president at CREA and as an associate at Northmarq Capital. In his new role, he will oversee projects across New York, including focus areas such as Long Island, Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, and Upstate New York.
Timeline
The NRP Group began developing apartment homes in 1994.
The appointment was officially announced on October 13, 2026.
Culture Shift
This move mirrors the broader industry trend of expanding professional leadership to address the persistent demand for new affordable housing. The firm is scaling its development expertise to maintain its position within the competitive residential real estate sector.
Residents in focus regions such as Long Island, Westchester County, and Upstate New York may see an increase in new affordable housing project proposals. This leadership change aims to accelerate the identification of development sites for potential new residential units.
The takeaway
The appointment underscores the firm's ongoing commitment to expanding its residential footprint in the New York market. Prospective developers and local officials should monitor the company for new development applications in the coming months.
Further reading
Learn more about local rental market changes in the New York Apartments section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by NYREJ.
