Philip Garboden

Philip Garboden is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice, specializing in housing policy, landlord practices, and racial disparities in urban housing markets. His research examines how supply-side actors like landlords and developers respond to housing policies, often exacerbating marginalization of low-income and non-white communities.

• PhD in Sociology, MA in Public Policy, MSE in Applied Math and Statistics from Johns Hopkins University

His work focuses on:

• Landlord discrimination and eviction practices
• Housing Choice Voucher Program dynamics
• Racial inequality in housing access
• Strategic demolition and urban planning
• Public housing policy in Hawaii and Maryland

His 15 most recent publications span topics like algorithmic tenant screening, serial eviction filings, and the interplay between housing policy and tenant well-being. Key keywords include Urban Sociology, Racial Discrimination, and Policy Analysis.

Scientific awards include:

• 2021 Best Article in the Journal of Urban Affairs for his 2020 paper on housing in shrinking cities

He collaborates with Eva Rosen on the book American Landlord (2024, Princeton University Press) and has contributed to policy reports for HUD, Hawaii Housing Authority, and Abell Foundation.