In April, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $36 million in grants to support housing counseling work nationally. Over $2.1 million will go to 16 organizations across New York State, though only about 20% of that total (approximately $2 million) will go to organizations serving residents of New York City. New […]
On Earth Day, Mayor de Blasio released his OneNYC plan, a blueprint of policies and goals intended to help make New York City more sustainable, resilient, and equitable. The “Resiliency” plank of the Mayor’s plan includes ensuring that the city’s infrastructure is robust enough to withstand the challenges of natural disasters and climate change. As […]
Last week, the New York State Attorney General’s office announced a new judgment against two law firms involved in foreclosure rescue scams. The judgment ordered Litvin Law Firm; Litvin, Torrens & Associates, PLLC; and the firms’ principal attorney Gennady Litvin to immediately halt their illegal business practices and provide a full accounting so that the […]
Bank of America announced yesterday that it will provide $8.1 million to local New York non-profits to combat foreclosures. The Center for NYC Neighborhoods, in partnership with the Empire Justice Center, is proud to work with Bank of America on this effort, getting the critical funding to housing counseling groups across the state. The funding […]
On Monday, the Center was proud to stand with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, State Senator Jeffrey Klein, and State Assemblywoman Helene Weinstein as they announced the introduction of new state legislation to combat the rise of “zombie homes.” “Zombies” are abandoned homes that are stuck in the foreclosure process, rapidly deteriorating with no one responsible […]
On May 12th, the City will sell property tax and water/sewer liens on thousands of properties across the city. If you are a homeowner and owe property tax or water/sewer payments, or have had emergency repairs made by the City, you may be at risk of having your lien sold. If your lien is sold, you […]
New York’s “The Red Hot Rubble of East New York” (January 26-February 8) is an extremely disturbing and unfortunately all too common story in New York City. Predatory real estate investors are targeting homeowners facing foreclosure, offering cash to buy them out and acquire their homes on the cheap, only to flip the houses or […]
Image courtesy of The New York Daily News: Augustine McDowell outside his Bronx home, which has been in his family for three generations. Thanks to a new statewide loan program, McDowell received a $40,000 loan that saved his home just in time for Christmas. The holiday season often brings an abundance of gifts: toys, snow, […]
Imagine you lose your job and are unable to make your mortgage payments. You try to work with your bank, but it’s unclear what you need to do to get current on your mortgage. Imagine that you continue to fall further and further behind on your payments. That’s what happened to Camille Kokason, the sole […]
Imagine you have fallen behind on your mortgage and received a notice from your bank that you could lose your home. You know you need help, but are unsure where to turn. One day, you get a call from a company offering the help you’ve been looking for. The person on the phone tells you […]
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