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:
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.
We're thrilled to see a proposed plan to address the #RacialWealthGap and expand homeownership to underserved communities, with more community-based lenders and increased down payment assistance. Thanks to @NYGovCuomo for putting NY homeowners first!
Our senior PM Leo Goldberg testifies to @NYCCouncil on importance of ensuring permanent affordability in low income communities, as we prepare for a wave of foreclosures with homeowners exiting forbearance & property flippers targeting small homeowners #CommunityLandTrustshttps://t.co/0QdjvyZ7Hf
While Biden's plan for COVID-19 relief is promising, it falls short for homeowners behind on mortgage payments, including homeowners of color at risk of losing their homes. Homeowners need immediate relief - or we could expect another foreclosure crisis
“Martin Luther King Jr.‘s mission was to bring an end to the discriminatory housing practices that forced many Black Chicagoans to live in terrible conditions.” #MLKDay2021https://t.co/tOAfJAAbNm
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.
The Center for NYC Neighborhoods Executive Director Christie Peale issued a statement on Governor Andrew Cuomo's plan to expand homeownership in historically redlined communities in New York and on providing needed resources for homeowners.
While Biden's plan for COVID-19 relief is promising, it falls short for homeowners behind on mortgage payments, including homeowners of color at risk of losing their homes. Homeowners need immediate relief - or we could expect another foreclosure crisis.
We're calling for additional action from Congress urgently to address the acute needs of homeowners facing #COVID hardships, especially low-income and homeowners of color.
We are reminded daily that Dr. King's dream of equality has yet to be realized. As we honor Dr. King today, let's continue to work collectively to support achieving his life-long work of racial and economic justice for all #MLKDay2021
Cuomo pledged to propose legislation that will open a five-year window for the owners of offices and hotels to convert their buildings to residential uses.
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With the extension of the eviction moratorium, many landlords of residential homes find themselves in need of financial assistance due to the loss of income from their tenants. From paying their mortgage to funding repairs, small landlords need additional resources more than ever.
If you are a homeowner or small landlord in need of relief, we can help. Contact our Homeowner Hub for homeowner relief resources at 646-786-0888 or at cnycn.org/get-help
The COVID-19 Emergency Eviction and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2020 is preventing residential evictions related to pandemic hardships, but several landlords say it offers them no protection. “If the tenant gets 12 months or more behind and doesn’t pay the landlord and if the landlord....
To help combat the spread of coronavirus, our office is working remotely until further notice. However, our Homeowner Hub hotline is still open. We want to help you get the free financial counseling and legal services you need during this difficult time. Please call 646-786-0888 for a referral to one of our nonprofit partners. Services may be reduced in some areas due to the outbreak, but we will do our best to connect you.