Affordable Co-ops and Organized Tenants Since 1973

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Statement to the New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings
December 2, 2025 For 50 years, UHAB has empowered low- and moderate-income residents to take control of their housing and become homeowners in the buildings where they already live. …
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Introducing our new General Counsel
Alexis brings over two decades of legal experience in civil litigation and transactional work with a deep focus on housing justice. Before joining UHAB, she led the Neighborhood Stabilization Project at Bronx Legal Services, where she worked to combat predatory lending and support low-income cooperative housing. Her career has included roles in both public interest and public practice. 
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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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Upcoming Events

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Monday, 2/23

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Intensive Contracting

897 Empire Blvd

897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States

Join us to review appropriate role for a contractor and sample contract bidding guidelines.

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Tuesday, 2/24

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Board Roles and Responsibilities

897 Empire Blvd

897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States

A well-functioning board is essential to a healthy co-op. Join us to discuss the responsibilities of board and officers and who they report to.

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Wednesday, 2/25

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Alteration Agreememts for Shareholder Renovations

897 Empire Blvd

897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, 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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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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