March 28, 2017
Keep the “Homeless” at Home // Views from the Northwest Bronx
John M. Reilly, Executive Director at Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation (FBHC), authored this post, with contributions from UNHP staff. FBHC strives to provide safe and sound housing at affordable rates for low- to moderate-income families.
March 2, 2017
Appraisals and Affordability: The Wilton // Views from the Northwest Bronx
Appraisals are sometimes viewed as just another item on a development deal’s to-do list. But far from being innocuous and inconsequential, appraisals based on recently overvalued properties and questionable net income projections can have a major impact on rental prices, ownership incentives, and housing affordability.
February 21, 2017
Community is the Operative Word in ‘Community Development’ // Views from the Northwest Bronx
The history of community development in the Bronx offers many lessons on the crucial importance of the deep involvement of community members in charting a path forward for their own communities.
February 14, 2017
UNHP Introduces New 2017 Blog Series // Views from the Northwest Bronx
Over the years, UNHP has contributed to the conversation about what’s actually happening in the Bronx—in particular the Northwest Bronx. We are planning to do that in this space over the next few months through a series of blog posts. The new 2017 blog series will be subtitled "Views from the Northwest Bronx." We hope you will read and share.
February 7, 2017
Sweet and Funny, the Candy Man, Passes Away
Frank Tramontano, longtime Bronxite and 12 year resident of Rose Hill Apartments passed away on Friday, February 3rd at the Bronx Veterans Hospital.
January 18, 2017
Bronx Residents, Staff and Student Volunteers are Gearing Up for Year 10 of UNHP Tax Program
The 2017 Tax season is here! UNHP’s first tax day will be February 1st, but preparation and trainings are already well underway for the tenth anniversary of our Bronx Free Tax Prep program.
December 19, 2016
The Wilton Welcomes a New Name and Upgrades for the Holidays
Along with a new name, The Wilton, etched above their front door, the 32 families who reside in the buildings at Anthony and Tremont Avenues have also received new windows and public improvements in time for the holidays.
November 30, 2016
Over 60 Bronx Tenants Seek Assistance at UNHP Housing Resource Fair
On Wednesday, November 30th, UNHP organized a Tenant Housing Fair providing information and assistance with eviction prevention, legal services, rental subsidies and other services to help Bronxites remain in their apartments, understand their rights and available resources.
October 27, 2016
Looking at Homeownership Options in the Bronx
Over 75 Bronx tenants have attended our 2016 homebuyer workshops. Bronx renters are interested in ownership options. Let’s look at what the Bronx has to offer for prospective homeowners.
October 26, 2016
Bronxites Get on the Fast Track for Homeownership with UNHP and Santander Bank
45 Bronx renters attended the UNHP Fast Track Homebuyer Series held over three separate sessions in October of 2016. 15 individuals attended all three sessions and earned a homebuyer education certificate.