We Are Champions For Homeowners in New York State
Our mission is to promote and protect affordable homeownership in New York so that middle – and working-class families are able to build strong, thriving communities. Here's how we help:
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We know it can sometimes be tough to be a homeowner.
If you are at risk of missing mortgage payments or need to learn about how to protect your investment in your family's future, we may be able to help.
About Us
We promote and protect affordable homeownership. Learn how the Center meets the diverse needs of homeowners throughout New York State.
Our History
In 2008, the leadership of New York City and private foundations created the Center to meet the challenge of the Great Recession's foreclosure crisis.
Publications
Flippers target seniors and families in foreclosure & on the tax lien sale and inflate home prices with enormous markups, while only making shallow repairs.
Join us for a town hall to pass the COVID-19 Community Protection Act! #PeopleOverProperty https://t.co/MOjJ8f0Q74 https://t.co/TSFB54WNkp
New tool from @CFPB to help landlords and renters access federal assistance ⬇️⬇️ https://t.co/1ziwKPZlT1
#ClimateWeekNYC continues this week with good news for homeowners and renters — a new city program will help property owners install solar panels on building roofs and help owners shift their heating systems from fossil fuels to natural gas ⤵️
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⚠️ Another flash flood watch in effect ⚠️
Even if you live two miles from the coast, you could be at risk of flooding.
We've compiled resources to be #floodsafe & response resources for those impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Learn more: https://t.co/7A1N5hPD5q https://t.co/MqyRIbM6Bp
NWS New York NY
@NWSNewYorkNY
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Thursday Afternoon through Friday morning. A period of heavy rainfall is likely with the passage of a slow moving cold front. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. #NYCwx #NYwx #CTwx #NJwx https://t.co/DQgsudFAAf
A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Thursday Afternoon through Friday morning. A period of heavy rainfall is likely with the passage of a slow moving cold front. A widespread 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is forecast, with locally higher amounts possible. #NYCwx #NYwx #CTwx #NJwx https://t.co/DQgsudFAAf
NEW from @FreddieMac: About 15.4% of single-family properties in majority-Latino neighborhoods & 12.5% of homes in majority-Black areas appraised LOWER than their contracted price between 2015 and 2020.
The rate in white neighborhoods was 7.4%.
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods
Since 2008, the Center for NYC Neighborhoods has been committed to promoting and preserving affordable homeownership for New Yorkers. Established by public and private partners as a local response to the national mortgage crisis, the Center meets the diverse needs of homeowners throughout the City’s five boroughs.
The Center and its Network Partners offer high-quality housing counseling and legal services free of charge to New York homeowners.
The Center is a 501(c) (3) charitable organization launched with support from the City of New York, non-profit organizations, financial institutions, and private foundations.
You can reach the Center by calling 311 or dialing direct at 646-786-0888.
‘She Wants Well-Qualified People’: 88 Landlords Accused of Housing Bias
A lawsuit by a watchdog group claims that its undercover investigation found widespread bias against tenants receiving federal housing assistance.
Coronavirus Scams — HomeownerHelpNY
Scammers are taking advantage of families struggling with their finances during the pandemic. Learn how to protect yourself and your home!
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