Resources | Brooklyn Community Board 14

NYC DOB - For its 20th year, small home/business owners can call 311 to schedule a free inspection and get expert analysis on parts of their building. Members of the public can call 311 to request a free, no-penalty inspection for the following building structures/equipment: decks/patios, retaining walls, facades for buildings under 6 stories, business signs, unregistered boilers, unregistered private elevator devices. Check out the press release to learn more

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No-Penalty Building Inspections

Provided by:

Department of Buildings (DOB)

Type:

Homeowner Assistance • Housing Assistance • Other

Resource for:

Homeowners

Keywords:

Home Maintenance • Homeownership • Housing • Public Assistance • Safety • Small Business

From May 19 through June 30, 2025, New Yorkers can call 311 to request a free, no-penalty inspection from the NYC Department of Buildings. This program is open to small homeowners and business owners seeking expert analysis of building features and equipment such as decks, patios, retaining walls, facades in buildings under six stories, business signs, unregistered boilers, and unregistered private elevator devices. During the inspection, agency inspectors will identify any safety concerns or Code issues and offer guidance for making necessary repairs without issuing penalties. This project was launched in 2005 and aims to help property owners maintain safe buildings while avoiding fines.

Deadline: June 30, 2025

More info at:

Website:

Read the press release

Phone: 311

Posted on: 06/04/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Congressional App Challenge

Provided by:

U.S. Congressional District 9

Type:

Other • Training and Education

Resource for:

Youth

Keywords:

Competition • Education • Tech & STEM

Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke invites middle and high school students to participate in the Congressional App Challenge. Students can work individually or in teams of up to four to create an original app using any coding language and for any platform (mobile, web, or other). Winners will be invited to present their work at the #HouseofCode celebration at the U.S. Capitol.

Deadline: Submissions due October 30, 2025

More info at:

Website:

congressionalappchallenge.us

Posted on: 06/04/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Support Services through CABS Social Care Network

Provided by:

CABS Health Network

Type:

Food Assistance • Health Services • Housing Assistance

Resource for:

Low income Individuals and Families

Keywords:

Caregiving • Food • Housing • Transportation

If you have active Medicaid, you may be eligible for a range of support services through the Social Care Network. This initiative connects Medicaid recipients with essential non-clinical resources including housing support, nutrition assistance, enhanced care management, and transportation services. The program is offered by CABS Health Network, a nonprofit organization with over 45 years of experience providing home care, care management, and community-based services across New York.

More info at:

Website:

cabshealthnetwork.org/social-care-network

Email: SCN@cabshomecare.org

Phone: 718-388-0220

Posted on: 05/22/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

2025-2025-NTH Flyer for Libraries Color Version – Updated Jan 10th

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Neighborhood Tech Help

Provided by:

Brooklyn Public Library

Type:

Tech Assistance

Resource for:

Everyone / Anyone in Need

Need support with tech challenges? Neighborhood Tech Help offers free one-on-one tech support at locations near you. Digital Navigators are available to help with a wide range of issues including avoiding scams, recovering passwords, accessing low-cost internet, using communication tools, finding reliable health information, and navigating online services. Support may be available in multiple languages. Call the hotline (10 AM–5 PM, Mon/Wed/Fri, except holidays) or email for help, or bring your device to a participating location for in-person support.

More info at:

Website:

www.bklynlibrary.org/use-the-library/neighborhood-tech

Email: digitalnavigator@bklynlibrary.org

Phone: Hotline (718) 230-2297

Address: Use link to find locations

Posted on: 05/06/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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A Guide to Abortion Care

Provided by:

20th Senate District,State Senator Zellnor Myrie

Type:

Senior Resource Guide

Provided by:

20th Senate District,State Senator Zellnor Myrie

Type:

Virtual Office Hours: Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy

Provided by:

Literacy Academy Collective

Type:

Training and Education

Resource for:

Infants/Children

Keywords:

Education • Learning Disabilities • Literacy • Schools

Is your child a struggling reader? Join LAC virtual office hours to meet the founders and new principal of Central Brooklyn Literacy Academy. The school’s mission is to break the cycle of illiteracy for students with dyslexia, language-based learning disabilities, and others who face reading challenges. Learn how their literacy-focused public school will support students in becoming stronger readers.

More info at:

Website:

bit.ly/CBLAOfficeHour

Email: cblitacad@gmail.com

Phone: 347-394-5168 (text/voicemail)

Additional Link:

www.literacyacademycollective.org

Download:

More info

Posted on: 05/02/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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NYC Parks Workforce Development: Earn and Learn

Provided by:

Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)

Type:

Jobs and Internships • Training and Education

Resource for:

Jobseekers

Keywords:

Job Training • Outdoors

This program helps jobseekers build skills while working to keep New York City’s parks and playgrounds clean and green. Through the Parks Opportunity Program, participants take on a six-month maintenance role with NYC Parks, earning $18.54 per hour. The program also offers paid career coaching, resume development, and the chance to earn valuable credentials such as a high school equivalency diploma, driver’s license, CDL, security certifications, and horticulture training. A $101.25 background check fee applies to candidates not currently employed by the City. NYC Parks is an equal opportunity employer.

More info at:

Website:

Apply at bit.ly/ParksOpportunityProgram

Email: workforce.development@parks.nyc.gov

Posted on: 04/25/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

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Octavia Summer Institute

Provided by:

Octavia Project

Type:

Summer Programs • Training and Education • Youth Services

Resource for:

Teenagers

Keywords:

Arts and Culture • Education • English and Creative Writing • Gender Equity • Outdoors • Summer Programs • Tech & STEM

A free summer program for young women and trans and nonbinary youth ages 14–19. The Institute offers hands-on workshops in artmaking, creative writing, computer programming, scientific exploration, and more. Participants also go on field trips and receive daily lunch, snacks, and a MetroCard.

Deadline: Priority deadline: March 15, 2025. Rolling deadline: May 15, 2025

More info at:

Website:

octaviaproject.org/join

Address: Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

Posted on: 04/25/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

2025-Sincha Eichenstein Mobile Office Hours

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Congresswoman Clarke's and Assemblymember Eichenstein's Constituent Assistance

Provided by:

9th Congressional District

Type:

Legal Resources and Immigration • Other

Resource for:

Everyone / Anyone in Need

Keywords:

Federal Government • Housing • Immigration • Public Assistance • Taxes

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. Make an appointment for assistance with issues like: Housing (Section 8) - Immigration -IRS - Passports - Post Office - Veterans - Visas

More info at:

Phone: 718-853-9616 for info and appointments

Address: District Office - 1310 48th Street, Brooklyn 11219

Posted on: 04/18/2025 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.