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…

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 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…

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…

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…

🌟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…

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…

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…

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…

What is the DAMP Tax Cap? The DAMP Tax Cap helps HDFCs stay affordable by providing partial property tax exemptions. Why Act Now? Most HDFCs receive a property tax…

What Is TOPA? Also known as the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, gives tenants the first chance to buy their building when it’s up for sale. By working together,…

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…

Our latest findings from the Co-op Improvement Program (CIP) highlight the critical need for a strategic shift towards early intervention to preserve NYC’s affordable HDFC co-ops. Identifying and addressing…

 “THE BIRTHPLACE OF HIP HOP” UNVEILS MURAL TO CELEBRATE HIP HOP APPRECIATION WEEK Desire Nobility One and a Collective of Graffiti Artists from the Temple of Hip Hop Unveil Banner…

We are thrilled to announce that Passyna Bula-Bula has joined us as our new Chief of Real Estate Development! This new role in the executive team is integral to driving…

We are thrilled to introduce Tasliym Morales as UHAB’s first Chief of People and Culture!

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See program highlights and impact in our annual report

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Guest post by Cassandra O’Hearn, UHAB Volunteer

In our new report, we explore progress, lessons learned, and case studies from our second year of the Co-op Improvement Program: our initiative to stabilize at-risk affordable housing cooperatives.

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UHAB worked with partners to protect this 50 year old affordable co-op from collapse.