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Two years after a fraudulent scheme nearly dashed their homeownership dreams, 20 immigrant families in Brooklyn celebrate a happy ending
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE), in partnership with New York State Attorney General Letitia James, New York Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), announced today the stabilization of a residential building in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, in the aftermath of a large-scale fraudulent scheme perpetrated against 20 immigrant families. As a result, the property is no longer at risk of foreclosure, the threat of eviction has been averted and the residents are on their way to becoming homeowners.
Applications open for affordable apartments in Manhattan
Stanton Norfolk Inc. is now accepting applications for a limited number of apartments in several buildings in Manhattan's Chinatown, the Lower East Side and Harlem neighborhoods.
Coming home: ribbon cutting celebrates completion of East Village homeownership program
The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera and Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) joined community residents to celebrate the joyous return home of more than 20 households who are realizing the dream of homeownership in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood.
Applications open: affordable apartments in Harlem
Applications are now being accepted for rental apartments in Harlem. Monthly rent and income requirements for these apartments vary -but generally speaking - the rents range from $702-$1,290 per month.
AAFE receives $250,000 "Housing for Everyone" grant from TD Charitable Foundation
A $250,000 grant from the TD Charitable Foundation will allow AAFE to expand an innovative Repair Fund Program, which began as pilot project designed to create new affordable housing for formerly homeless individuals and families.
Community leaders, city officials and residents break ground on affordable homeownership project in Chelsea
AAFE begins construction to turn a blighted corner on 7th Avenue into affordable co-ops for 26 families.