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East New York’s $425M Fountains Housing Development Complete

East New York’s $425M Fountains Housing Development Complete

Governor Kathy Hochul cut the ribbon on the mixed use development, which includes 1,163 affordable apartments, on Monday
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First-Time Homebuyers Can Get up to $100K Down Payment From the City

First-Time Homebuyers Can Get up to $100K Down Payment From the City

The funding is part of a City-run program that aims to empower low-income New Yorkers to become homeowners
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Have Your Say in the Controversial Tax Lien Sale at Upcoming Public Meeting

Have Your Say in the Controversial Tax Lien Sale at Upcoming Public Meeting

The New York City Tax Lien Sale Task Force will be hosting the virtual meeting October 1, and it will put forward a set of recommendations for the City in November.
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Brooklyn Legal Services Awarded $375K to Fight Housing Discrimination

Brooklyn Legal Services Awarded $375K to Fight Housing Discrimination

The grant came from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
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NYC Shelter Population Declined During Pandemic, But Problems Persist For Homeless

NYC Shelter Population Declined During Pandemic, But Problems Persist For Homeless

While the numbers show progress, advocates say that many homeless individuals would rather avoid the shelter system altogether due to COVID-19 concerns.
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A Major Tax Lien Sale Is Happening Soon in East New York; Organizers Rush to Support Homeowners

East New York Community Land Trust is helping homeowners understand the tax lien sale and how to remove their properties from it
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Blake Hendrix Project Brings Affordable Homes, Rentals to East New York

Blake Hendrix Project Brings Affordable Homes, Rentals to East New York

The project brings 13 new home ownership opportunities to 13 sites scattered across East New York
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New York Extends Eviction Moratorium Through January

The new legislation includes changes to abide by two Supreme Court decisions that said the original moratorium was unconstitutional
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Here’s How to Apply for Rental Assistance Before Eviction Moratorium Expires Tuesday

New York’s eviction moratorium is expiring on August 31, and New Yorkers are being urged to apply for rental assistance from the federal fund before they risk eviction.
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Bed-Stuy ZIP Codes Have Most Vacant Apartments in BK, Census Data Shows

Bed-Stuy ZIP Codes Have Most Vacant Apartments in BK, Census Data Shows

The area roughly between Throop and Sarotoga Avenues has more than 3,000 empty apartments
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