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AAFE kicks off rehab of 244 Elizabeth St. affordable homeownership project
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) joined Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), local elected officials, and the tenants of 244 Elizabeth Street to celebrate the start of construction at the five-story Lower East Side property.
289 Grand St. tenants celebrate return home
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) joined members of the Chinatown community to celebrate the return of the tenants to 289 Grand Street this past spring.
AAFE and Partnership for NYC Fund announce post-Sandy grant program
Asian Americans for Equality and the Partnership for New York City Fund have announced a new program making $200,000 in grants available for New York City businesses south of Canal Street impacted by Superstorm Sandy.
Before and after: Inside an AAFE affordable housing preservation project
Gladys Castro has seen a lot in her 70 years. Originally from Puerto Rico, she has lived at 191 Madison Street on Manhattan’s Lower East Side for 46 years. Gladys says her building has not always been safe. She recalls break-ins, robberies and even, on one occasion, being mugged at knife-point.