John C. Ungar, Esq. brings more than two decades of legal and executive leadership in affordable housing and community development, having spent much of his career as both a nonprofit real estate developer and a commercial real estate landlord.
He concentrates his practice on affordable housing development, low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) financing, and commercial real estate transactions throughout the Philadelphia region.
John previously served as in-house counsel at New Courtland, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit managing a portfolio of more than 800 units of affordable senior housing. In that role, he directed all legal and transactional aspects of development projects totaling more than $190 million. His work included acquisitions, financing, construction contracts, joint venture agreements, and commercial lease negotiations.
“High Swartz has a strong reputation in the affordable housing field, so I am eager to join the team and help support a wide variety of affordable housing developers. This is where I feel I can have a greater impact on fostering housing development in Pennsylvania.” — John C. Ungar
At High Swartz, Mr. Ungar will advise clients on affordable housing development and LIHTC transactions, commercial real estate and leasing, real estate financing and construction, and nonprofit formation and corporate governance. He will also counsel clients on transit-oriented development, HUD and PHFA regulatory compliance, zoning, and land use.