Resources for Homeowners and Landlords

NYC BAR Association, “Landlords’ Duties & Obligations” 

Housing Preservation and Development, Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program

  • The Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program provides rehabilitation loans for the replacement of major building systems including roof and window replacement,  upgrades to heating, electrical or plumbing. The program is suitable for multi-family buildings needing moderate rehabilitation or replacement of one to three building systems but have no or limited ability to leverage private financing. 

Housing Preservation and Development “Section 8/Rental Subsidy Programs” 

Housing Preservation and Development, “Code Enforcement

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)

NHS Brooklyn, “Landlord Training Course” for current and future owners of 2- to 4-unit homes

NHS Brooklyn, “Home Repair Loans,” for homeowners & landlords who need financing for improvements or repairs to 1- to 4-family homes or 5- to 20-unit buildings

Sign up to rent units through CityFHEPS 

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Rat Academy - Rat Prevention Training

Provided by:
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults  •  Business Owners  •  Homeowners  •  Landlords  •  Tenants
Keywords:
Home Maintenance  •  Rat Prevention
The Department of Health offers free in-person and virtual trainings to all residents who want to learn about safe and effective methods for rat prevention in the home and community. These free two-hour training is available to everyone, but it may be especially helpful for: superintendents and building staff, property owners and managers, neighborhood associations, community gardeners, business owners and staff. DOHMH also offers more intensive three-day courses for pest control professionals.

More info at:

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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:

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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

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:

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:

Phone: 212-519-2500  
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Property Management Program – Property Management Program

Affordable Property Management for Small Landlords

Provided by:
NHS Brooklyn
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Landlords
Keywords:
Home Maintenance  •  Housing
Program to help small property owners of 1- to 4-unit buildings to manage property-related income and expenses.

More info at:

Phone: (718) 732-8001  
Posted on: • Please note that this resource may no longer be current. Contact the provider for the most up to date information.

Last updated 4/18/2023 – Please report to CB14 any link that no longer works or program that has lapsed.

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