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NEW YORK CITY — Commercial mortgage lender Greystone and developer Lappin Associates have formed a joint venture to deploy billions in capital for the financing, preservation and stabilization of affordable multifamily housing in New York City. The joint venture will originate long-term agency loans that will enable owners of affordable multifamily projects to complete renovations in order to prolong the lives of their properties. Lappin Associates is led by Michael Lappin, former CEO of the Community Preservation Corp. who has over 35 years of expertise in navigating federal, state and local regulatory and tax requirements.