Affordable Co-ops and Organized Tenants Since 1973

National Incubator Cohort 2025

Join the Next Cohort of UHAB’s National Incubator for Permanently Affordable Co-op Housing Practitioners

We are now offering two upcoming cohorts in February 2025 and May 2025. The goal of our incubators is to equip professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to develop and sustain permanently affordable co-ops in their regions.
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Available Apartments

Want to live in an affordable co-op? There are apartments in multiple buildings open now.
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Our Community

UHAB works with rent-stabilized tenants and low-income cooperative homeowners. By empowering residents to create, manage, and defend their own homes, we position New Yorkers as their own best solution to our housing crisis.
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Monday, 3/17

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Maintenance Too High?  Too Low?

1177 Anderson Ave

1177, Anderson Avenue, New York, 10452, United States

Review two different HDFC budgets and discuss whether or not the projected income meets the co-ops’ expenses. Review if / how maintenances should increase and how to plan and…

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Wednesday, 3/19

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Alteration Agreements for Shareholder Repairs

1177 Anderson Ave

1177, Anderson Avenue, New York, 10452, United States

Shareholders may upgrade or renovate their units. What is their obligation to the rest of the HDFC when they do so? What should the board require of a shareholder…

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Thursday, 3/20

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Clean Heat Readiness for Co-ops

1177 Anderson Ave

1177, Anderson Avenue, New York, 10452, United States

How can you prepare your HDFC to phase off fossil fuels while saving money on fuel? Learn about heat pumps and electrification options for your co-op, and which upgrades…

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Our Work

Explore resources for tenants and HDFC residents.

We believe housing works best when residents are in charge. Our work is to support tenants and cooperative homeowners at every stage of resident controlled affordable housing.

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Get Involved

Learn about how you can work with UHAB!

From tenant organizing in your neighborhood to learning about the history of affordable co-ops, we have flexible opportunities to get involved.

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About Us

50 years of community through cooperation.

We believe housing works best when residents are in charge. Our work is to support tenants and cooperative homeowners at every stage of resident controlled affordable housing.

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Explore resources for HDFC co-ops

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How does a cooperative operate?
Operating a cooperative takes organization and cooperation. This resource is a guide to some of the basic functions fo a co-op.
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Who Owns the Apartment? Dealing With Spouses, Roommates, and Children
Your co-op’s legal documents allow you to pass on ownership of your unit to a spouse, child, or non-relative.
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Shareholder Rights, Responsibilities, and Advantages
Learn the rights and responsibilities of an HDFC shareholder, plus what makes living in an HDFC so special.
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