Homeownership

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  
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Free housing counseling and legal services for New York homeowners. Help is available in English, Spanish, Bengali, Arabic, Russian and French Creole. 1-855-HOME-456 HomeownerHelpNY.com

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HomeownerHelpNY

Provided by:
Center for NYC Neighborhoods
Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Homeowners  •  Landlords
Keywords:
Homeownership  •  Housing  •  Legal Assistance
Funded by the Office of the New York State Attorney General, HomeownerHelpNY assists homeowners in finding free, qualified mortgage assistance relief services from a network of trusted partners operating across the state. Services include: foreclosure prevention, unsustainable tax debt, reverse mortgage foreclosures, scam prevention, senior assistance, and direct representation in court proceedings, for example.

More info at:

Website:
homeownerhelpny.org
 
Phone: 855-HOME-456 (855-466-3456) or fill out the online form at homeownerhelpny.org/get-help  
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Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City

Provided by:
Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC
Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Adults  •  Homeowners  •  Low-to-Moderate Income Individuals and Families
Keywords:
Home Maintenance  •  Homeownership
NHSNYC empowers disadvantaged low-to moderate-income New Yorkers to purchase and preserve affordable housing through lending, financial literacy, and housing counseling services. Programs include: Foreclosure Prevention, Rehabilitation Loans/Grants, First-time Homebuyer Education, Financial Education and Coaching, Down Payment + Closing Cost, Assistance Grants and Loans.

More info at:

Website:
www.nhsnyc.org
 
Phone: 212-519-2500  
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