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:

Mortgage Help

We assist homeowners who are at risk of missing mortgage payments.

Foreclosure

We've helped thousands of people get out of foreclosure.

Coastal Communities

Learn how rising sea levels and flood insurance costs can affect homeownership.
Scam Prevention

We work to protect homeowners from common scams.

Rehabs and Retrofits

The costs can be a burden — but there are programs that can help.

Get 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.

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About Us

We promote and protect affordable homeownership. Learn how the Center meets the diverse needs of homeowners throughout New York State.

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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.

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Publications

Articles
The Living Dead of Property, Zombie Homes and Pieds-á-Terre Invade NYC’s Neighborhoods: Here’s How to Inoculate Against Them (Hint: It’s a Tax)

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Blog
From Jamaica to Flatbush, NYS and NYC’s Black Elected Officials are Coalescing Around the 2024 Black Housing Policy Agenda

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Blog
The Black Homeownership Project's Black Housing Policy Agenda

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