Housing | 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

Click the image above to enlarge

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

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

Click the image above to enlarge

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

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

Click the image above to enlarge

Senior Resource Guide

Provided by:

20th Senate District,State Senator Zellnor Myrie

Type:

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

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

Click the image above to enlarge

Congresswoman Clarke's New Satellite Office in Midwood

Provided by:

9th Congressional District

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: 718-377-2900 for info and appointments

Address: COJO Flatbush - 1523 Avenue M, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn 11230

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

Housing is your right. Let us give you access. Are you seeking housing assistance? BAC's GBHI program provides essential resources and services to help individuals who use substances and are in need of housing assistance. Services include: substance use treatment with a harm reduction approach, assistance in housing needs, mental health and substance use screening. Eligibility: individuals looking for housing support or assistance, individuals who engage in substance use. Contact: 2261 Church Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226, gbhireferrals@bac-ny.org, 347-505-5519

Click the image above to enlarge

GBHI Program - Housing Assistance for Substance Users

Provided by:

Bridging Access to Care

Type:

Counseling • Health Services • Housing Assistance

Resource for:

Everyone / Anyone in Need

Keywords:

Housing • Substance Dependence

BAC's GBHI program provides essential resources and services to help individuals who use substances and are in need of housing assistance. Services include: substance use treatment with a harm reduction approach, assistance in housing needs, mental health and substance use screening. Eligibility: individuals looking for housing support or assistance, individuals who engage in substance use.

More info at:

Website:

www.bac-ny.org

Email: gbhireferrals@bac-ny.org

Phone: 347-505-5519

Address: 2261 Church Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11226

Updated on: 12/12/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

Click the image above to enlarge

YourPeer • Services for Unhoused and Unstably Housed Youth

Provided by:

Streetlives

Type:

1640 Flatbush Avenue - Affordable Housing Lottery

Type:

Housing Assistance

Resource for:

Adults • Low income Individuals and Families • Low-to-Moderate Income Individuals and Families • Tenants

Keywords:

Housing • Housing Lottery

At 1640 Flatbush Avenue, there are 45 newly constructed units available for rent, featuring amenities like a dog washing station, bike storage, shared laundry room, and package lockers. Located near the 2 and 5 trains, as well as bus routes Q35, B41, and B44 SBS, this smoke-free building ensures comfort and convenience for all residents. The application deadline for this location is Monday, October 7, 2024. Visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to CM Farah Louis's office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.

Deadline: Apply before Monday, October 7, 2024.

More info at:

Website:

housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/details/5139

Email: District45@council.nyc.gov

Phone: Call CM Louis staff at 718-629-2600

Updated on: 09/03/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

Bethany Senior Terraces, located at 604 East 40th Street in East Flatbush, offers 39 newly constructed units for rent specifically designed for older adults. This smoke-free building features a range of amenities including an attended lobby, elevator, terrace space on each floor, a greenhouse, garden, storage, laundry room, parking, and on-site social services. Constructed by RiseBoro Community Partnership, it is conveniently accessible by the 2 and 5 trains and multiple bus routes (B8, BM2, BM1, BM4). The application deadline for Bethany Senior Terraces is Wednesday, October 23, 2024. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to my office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.

Click the image above to enlarge

Bethany Senior Terraces - Affordable Housing Lottery

Type:

Housing Assistance

Resource for:

Low income Individuals and Families • Seniors • Tenants

Keywords:

Housing • Housing Lottery

Bethany Senior Terraces, located at 604 East 40th Street in East Flatbush, offers 39 newly constructed units for rent specifically designed for older adults. This smoke-free building features a range of amenities including an attended lobby, elevator, terrace space on each floor, a greenhouse, garden, storage, laundry room, parking, and on-site social services. Constructed by RiseBoro Community Partnership, it is conveniently accessible by the 2 and 5 trains and multiple bus routes (B8, BM2, BM1, BM4). The application deadline for Bethany Senior Terraces is Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to CM Farah Louis's office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.

Deadline: Apply before Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

More info at:

Website:

housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/details/5139

Email: District45@council.nyc.gov

Phone: Call CM Louis staff at 718-629-2600

Updated on: 09/03/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

Click the image above to enlarge

The ABCs of Housing

Provided by:

Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)

Type:

Housing Assistance

Resource for:

Homeowners • Landlords • Tenants

Keywords:

Housing

The ABCs of Housing is HPD's guide to housing rules and regulations for owners and tenants. Owners and tenants have legal responsibilities to each other. This booklet is designed to help owners and tenants gain an understanding of the rules and regulations affecting housing, and to provide information about how to receive assistance. Inside the guide you will find information about owners' and tenants' rights and responsibilities, staying in your apartment safely, resources for new affordable housing or rental assistance, and useful contact information for other housing related issues. Owner's and tenant's versions are available in English, Arabic / العربية, Bengali / বাংলা, Chinese (Simplified) / 简化字, French / français, Haitian-Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen, Korean / 한국어, Polish / polski, Russian / Русский язык, Spanish / Español, Urdu / اردو

More info at:

Website:

nyc.gov/abcsofhousing.

Updated on: 06/13/2024 • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.