Anaka Earle is the Vice President of Rentals & Special Projects at Phipps Houses, with over 15 years of experience in the affordable housing industry. Throughout her career, Anaka has demonstrated a strong commitment to helping families access affordable housing opportunities. In her current role, she is responsible for ensuring compliance across Phipps’ Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), HUD, and Mitchell-Lama portfolios. She leads a team dedicated to the re-rental of project-based Section 8, LIHTC, and Mitchell-Lama units, while also collaborating with various departments within Phipps Houses. 

Anaka works closely with numerous monitoring agencies such as HUD, HDC, HPD, HCR, and NYCHA to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Her expertise spans the full lease-up and re-rental process for both LIHTC and HUD multifamily properties, with a deep understanding of the regulations governed by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, NYC Housing Development Corporation, NYS Division of Homes & Community Renewal, and Mitchell-Lama programs. 

Anaka’s career in affordable housing began more than twenty years ago. Prior to joining Phipps Houses in 2007, she served as Housing Manager for Mount Sinai’s Real Estate Department, where she was responsible for the housing of Mount Sinai Graduate and Medical students, house staff, and postdoctoral fellows.