Today, we’d like to introduce you to Aunt Ruth — a New Yorker and a good neighbor. You may soon start seeing her at your favorite local coffee shop or bodega, printed on the side of your cup, or on a flyer distributed in your community. She is the new face of our campaign to […]
Soon after Superstorm Sandy made landfall in New York City nearly five years ago, we mobilized to respond to the needs of homeowners as they struggled to recover from flooding and damage to their houses. For many, recovery continues to this day. Homeowners and those of us who have worked alongside them have learned lessons […]
On any given day, staff members at the Center for NYC Neighborhoods field phone calls from across the state on everything from reverse mortgages to home repairs. They are the front-line staff of the Center who work at the Homeowner Hub, which has outgrown its roots as a “call center” over the past few years. […]
Our annual, one-day Affordable Homeownership Summit is an opportunity for hundreds of leaders, policymakers, elected officials, lenders, and advocates to discuss the challenges facing low- and moderate-income homeowners, as well as innovative solutions and best practices. This year’s Summit theme will focus on equity in our communities, and the crucial questions advocates, supporters, and partners […]
Real estate data companies are releasing regular reports on the housing market in New York City, sometimes with eye-popping statistics about sudden spikes in foreclosures and high rates of re-default. These reports are great hooks for news stories, and give the media a chance to highlight working- and middle-class families who are still struggling years […]
The Escalations Program assists housing counselors in New York State who are experiencing delays or other challenges while seeking mortgage modifications for their clients. As a statewide program funded through the Attorney General’s Homeowner Protection Program (HOPP), Escalations leverages established high-level relationships with banks and mortgage servicers to resolve complex cases as quickly as possible. […]
Thomas Gillespie spent 20 years as a New York City sanitation worker, saving as much of his salary as he could to finally place a down payment on a home in St. Albans, Queens in 1994. Buying property was a decision he made to secure his family’s future. Years later, retired and living on only […]
The most straightforward way to determine whether a loan is an FHA-insured loan is to look at the mortgage, which is available online in ACRIS or the County Clerk’s office. FHA loans have an FHA case number in the top-right corner of the mortgage. Another way is to look at the mortgage statement and see […]
For many homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgages, broader financial issues are at the root of their housing crises. Some have experienced job loss, illness, divorce, or another “shock” that made their mortgage unaffordable. Others may need training and help to manage their finances. The goal of the Center’s Homeowner Financial Toolkit is […]
Data is essential to understanding the state of affordable homeownership in New York. We use data visualizations, maps, and more to identify and assess existing and emerging neighborhood needs and to create innovative programs to help middle- and working-class homeowners. Are you a reporter working on a story or a policymaker who needs help understanding […]
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