Showing entries tagged with: housing
February 14, 2017
UNHP Introduces New 2017 Blog Series // Views from the Northwest Bronx
“The Bronx is Brooklyn ten years ago.” Whether this remark—heard at a recent UNHP meeting with lenders—is deemed […]
November 30, 2016
Over 60 Bronx Tenants Seek Assistance at UNHP Housing Resource Fair
At a time of record NYC homelessness, Bronx tenants are feeling the pressure of rising rents and fixed […]
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 […]
July 20, 2016
Multi-Family Water Assistance Program On Hold
On June 22, 2016, the Manhattan Supreme Court invalidated the Water Board’s resolution approving a new rate schedule […]
June 30, 2016
Temperatures Up In The Bronx – But Our Buildings Stay °Cool
NYC °CoolRoofs is an initiative of NYC Small Business Services managed by Sustainable South Bronx and The HOPE Program. The program supports local job […]
May 23, 2016
Water Board Approves $10M Towards Credit for Affordable Housing
On Friday, May 20th, 2016, the New York City Water Board approved the lowest rate increase in 16 years, but the […]
May 3, 2016
DEP Proposes a Preferential Rate for Affordable Housing
On April 8th, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) proposed a 2.1% increase to the NYC Water Board as well as a […]
April 19, 2016
UNHP Homebuyer Expo Offers Certification, Workshops and Special Bank Products
Thirty-four prospective homebuyers earned their HUD Certification and were able to attend two informational workshops, obtain free credit reports, scores and […]
March 25, 2016
How Much is your Data Worth?
Data is currency; it has an economic worth that can be purchased, traded and leveraged. Individuals and entities […]
March 21, 2016
UNHP “Senior Days” Provide Tax Preparation and Homeowner Assistance
March Madness at UNHP means a busy month-long schedule of free financial services for senior citizens, including four […]