Drew McWilliams is a Drew is a member of Greysteels National Affordable Housing Team, based in the firm’s New York office. He advises institutional clients across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and New England on the disposition and strategic positioning of affordable housing assets.

With several years of commercial real estate experience, Drew specializes in complex affordable housing transactions involving LIHTC, Section 8/HCV, RAD, mixed-income, workforce housing, and HPD regulatory agreements. He partners with owners, operators, and institutions to maximize sale price, optimize capital structures, and execute transactions efficiently while navigating the regulatory intricacies unique to the Northeast affordable housing landscape.

Drew leverages deep institutional relationships, capital markets access, and local submarket intelligence to position assets effectively and attract a broad pool of qualified buyers. His disciplined approach to execution, combined with a focus on achieving optimal pricing and terms, allows him to deliver strong outcomes for clients in highly competitive and regulated environments.

To date, Drew has facilitated numerous transactions across affordable housing assets, advising on portfolio dispositions and individual asset sales throughout the region.

Professional Highlights:

• Markets Covered: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New England
• Target Clients: Institutional Investors
• Property Types Served: Affordable Housing (Primary); Multifamily
• Primary Specialties: Investment Sales, Portfolio Dispositions
• Core Expertise: LIHTC, Section 8/HCV, RAD, Workforce & Mixed-Income Housing, HPD Regulatory Agreements, Capital Strategy

• Morgan State University
• New York Real Estate License

Affiliations & Languages:

• REEC (Real Estate Executive Council)
• NAREB (National Association of Real Estate Brokers)
• NYREC
• Local Leadership Award: Recognized for dedication to community organizations and industry leadership
• Languages Spoken: English

Interests:

• Active in mentoring and speaking engagements with REEC, educating students of color on careers in commercial real estate
• Father of two daughters
• Family-focused