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
“In a year when nothing is normal, owning a single-family home has become less affordable to average wage earners across the U.S., despite conditions that would seem to point the opposite way.” #AffordableHomeownership
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Our policy & research manager @ivyperez talks to @money about what the housing market looks now, and how the pandemic might affect Black and Latinx families looking to buy a home.
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Thanks to @Forbes & @NatalieMCampisi for including us in your foreclosure basics piece. As the financial fallout from the pandemic continues, it's a good primer for those who find themselves needing a little guidance.
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How do we ensure affordable homeownership is protected now and in the future? Join us 10/7 and 10/8 for discussions on the #COVID-19 pandemic, Black homeownership, and more https://t.co/L5WePGKy9Y
Segregation, historical housing policies, and more are still playing out today and affecting home values.
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"Climate impacts can exacerbate inequitable social conditions". Climate week is here! Learn more about Climate Justice, the intersection between social justice and climate change. #Climateweek2020 #Climatejustice
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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.
Foreclosure Basics: How It Works And What To Do To Keep Your House
A foreclosure is a legal action mortgage lenders use to take control of a property that is in arrears. For borrowers facing foreclosure, there is often uncertainty about their legal rights and even the long-term consequences of foreclosure. Many borrowers facing financial difficulties are unaware
forbes.com
HomeownerHelpNY
Thousands of New Yorkers are at risk of foreclosure or targets of scams each year. We're here to provide you with the tools and support to avoid these traps and to help you find qualified mortgage assistance relief services from a network of trusted partners. Services are funded by the government an...
homeownerhelpny.com
NYC Extends Halt To Property Lien Sales If You Pay Your Property Tax Bill or Make Payment Arrangements By Sept 24 - East New York News
Follow important information about East New York news, politics, development, housing, rezoning
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Tropical Storm Nana forms in Caribbean, could make landfall as hurricane in Belize. Omar forms off East Coast.
The climatological peak of hurricane season is in two weeks, but we're already beating records set in 2005, which was the busiest Atlantic hurricane season on record.
washingtonpost.com
Find your flood zone in NYC
New York City's flood risk is on the rise. We can help by showing you what flood zone changes mean to you and finding ways of lowering your costs decreasing your risk.
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