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CNYC Housing Conference 2025

UHAB has partnered with CNYC to offer a special workshop track for HDFCs. See description of UHAB’s classes below or download the PDF with all class descriptions here. Discounts are…

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. 

UHAB Hosts Walkthrough of an Affordable Housing Development Site

UHAB was pleased to welcome members of the Community Preservation Corporation’s (CPC) Credit & Risk team for a walkthrough of 640 Riverside Drive, a 13-story building with 133 residential…

UHAB Launches National Map of Limited-Equity Housing Cooperatives

New York, NY– July 2nd, 2025 UHAB is thrilled to announce the launch of the National Co-op Map, the most comprehensive online tool tracking limited-equity housing cooperatives across the…

Download Press Release as a PDF Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) receives $200,000Housing for Everyone Grant from the TD Charitable Foundation Support from the TD Charitable Foundation will help…

NYC Mayoral Forum on Cooperative Homeownership

What: The Future of Affordable Housing: What’s Your Next Mayor’s Plan? New York City’s next mayor will play a crucial role in shaping the future of housing affordability in…

Empowering Residents: Highlights from Our Recent Training Series!

🌟We just wrapped up an incredible five week training series at 789 MacDonough HDFC in Brooklyn! Our amazing Training and Member Services departments teamed up with the shareholders of…

Statement for the New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings

While the Third Party Transfer Program (TPT) is a difficult subject matter, we are heartened by the Council’s willingness to engage seriously with the issues, and maintain the core…

Statement for the New York City Council Committee on Land Use Hearing on Homeownership

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.  We turn distressed…

Welcoming UHAB’s Newest Board Members

We are thrilled to introduce Guillermo Lara and Estelle Bajou as the newest members of UHAB’s Board of Directors.  Guillermo Lara has an extensive background in financial administration and…