Ongoing

NYC Tenant Support Specialist

​Monday - Friday 9 am to 5 pm

If you are experiencing any housing-related issues and would like to speak with a Tenant Support Specialist, request a phone appointment using the box on the right or call us at (718) 933-2539.

Si usted está pasando por algún problema con relación a su vivienda y le gustaría hablar con un especialista de Apoyo al Inquilino, por favor pida una cita usando la caja a la derecha o llámenos al (718) 933-2539.


Phone counseling and in-person. Call our main number to schedule your remote appointment 718-933-2539 Consejería telefónica, llame a UNHP para hacer esta cita virtual.

About

New York City’s Tenant Support Unit provides support to tenants in the Bronx community that may be experiencing housing-related issues such as harassment, purposeful denial of essential services, overcharges or possible evictions. If you are experiencing any housing-related issues and would like to speak with a Tenant Support Specialist, request an appointment using the box on the right or call us at (718) 933-2539. We also encourage NYC tenants to visit the Tenant Resource Portal which is available in multiple languages - https://www1.nyc.gov/content/tenantresourceportal/pages/

La Oficina de Apoyo al Inquilino de la Ciudad de Nueva York ofrece apoyo a los inquilinos de la comunidad del Bronx con problemas relacionados a su vivienda, como acoso, negación de servicios de forma intencionada, sobrecargo o posibles desalojas. Si usted está pasando por algún problema con relación a su vivienda y le gustaría hablar con un especialista de Apoyo al Inquilino, por favor pida una cita usando la caja a la derecha o llámenos al (718) 933-2539. Tambien le recomendamos que visite esta pagina de la ciudad de NYC para mas recursos, este portal para inquilinos se puede leer en su idioma. https://www1.nyc.gov/content/tenantresourceportal/pages/home-spanish

Apply for the NYC Rent Freeze Program SCRIE/DRIE - Congele su Renta

Contact UNHP for a an appointment.

About

This program is for Seniors (over the age of 62) and Disabled Tenants in the Bronx. Staff from the NYC Department of Finance and UNHP are available to answer questions and can screen you to determine if you are elegible.

The longer you are in the program, the greater the benefit. If you enter the program today, continue to renew and meet all eligibility requirements, the current amount you pay for rent today could be the same in 20 years.

Documents you need to apply or renew:

1. ID with proof of age - like IDNYC or birth certificate

2. Proof of 2022 Income - Tax forms or SS award letter

3. Proof of Rent - Current & previous lease

**Section 8 recipients and NYCHA tenants are not eligible.**Renters: Apply for the NYC Rent Freeze Program SCRIE/DRIE

Este programa es para los inquilinos deshabilitados y viejos en el Bronx. Empleados del NYC Departamento de Financieros y UNHP estan disponible para responder a preguntas. Cuanto màs tiempo esté en la program, mayor será el beneficio. Si registrarse para la programa hoy, continua renovar y cumplir con los requisitos de elegibilidad, la cantidad actual que tu pagas hoy para el alquiler podrìa ser tu mismo por 20 años.

Documentos tu necesitas para aplicar o renovar:

1. ID con prueba de edad - como IDNYC o la partido de nacimiento

2. Prueba de ingreso - formularios de impuestos o carta de adjudicaciòn de Seguridad Social

3. Prueba de alquiler - arrendamiento actual y anterior

**Destinatarios de la Sección 8 y NYCHA inquilinos no son elegibles.**

Ready to Rent Financial & Housing Counseling at NWBRC

​Every other Wednesday at the NWBRC by appointment


10am to 6pm
Northwest Bronx Resource Center at Refuge House 2715 Bainbridge Avenue Please, no walk-ins By appointment only

About

​Are you getting Ready to Rent an apartment?

Looking for a new apartment or applying for NYC’s Affordable Housing Lottery, known as Housing Connect? You will need to review your credit report, identify your household income and have a budget to manage rent and moving costs.

Or maybe you are renting already but looking for help to better manage your rent payments, create a budget, or improve your credit report.

UNHP has teamed up with Ariva to offer free Ready to Rent financial and housing assistance twice a month at Refuge House.

Scheduled Wednesday dates: March 8 and March 22. Email us at resourcecenter@unhp.org or call (718) 933-2539 to make an appointment

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¿Te estás preparando para alquilar un nuevo apartamento?

¿Estás buscando un apartamento nuevo o está solicitando participar en la Lotería de Vivienda Asequible de la Ciudad de Nueva York, conocida como Housing Connect? Deberá revisar su informe de crédito, identificar los ingresos de su hogar y tener un presupuesto para administrar el alquiler y los costos de mudanza.

O tal vez ya está alquilando pero necesita ayuda para administrar mejor sus pagos de alquiler, crear un presupuesto o mejorar su informe de crédito.

UNHP se ha asociado con Ariva para ofrecer asistencia financiera y de vivienda gratuita Ready to Rent dos veces al mes en Refuge House.

 

Fechas programadas para los miércoles: 8 de marzo y 22 de marzo. Envíenos un correo electrónico a resourcecenter@unhp.org o llame al (718) 933-2539 para hacer una cita

Resources and Coaching for Homebuyers // Recursos y consejería para compradores

Financial Coaching is available twice a month and virtually on various days.


There's a range of events for prospective homebuyers, in person and virtually to help you prepare for homeownership. Read below for location and registration links. Varios eventos: en persona y virtualmente para ayudarlo a prepararse para ser propietario de una vivienda. Lea a continuación los enlaces para la ubicación y registro.

About

​Below are a list of events and programs available to any interested homebuyer:

  • Know your Homebuyer Readiness, and meet with a Financial Coach. Financial Coaching appointments are available Wednesday, 1/11 and 1/25. Future dates are available in 2023 (for an appointment please call 718-933-2539)
  • Housing Connect has a lottery for housing sales, Lotteries for sale on the NYC Housing Connect Portal:Soundview Cooperatives Phase III (required income starts at $61,030 and this lottery closes 1/13/23)
  • Speak to a homebuyer counselor, NHS offers free orientations. For the next class click here.

Take a look at UNHP’s assessment tool and First-time Homebuyer guide.

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A continuación hay una lista de eventos y programas disponibles para cualquier comprador de vivienda interesad@:

  • Citas con un asesor financiero disponibles el miércoles 11 y 25 de enero. Las fechas futuras están disponibles en el 2023 (para una cita, llame al 718-933-2539)
  • Lotería de venta en la pagina NYC Housing Connect: Soundview Cooperatives Phase III (los ingresos requeridos comienzan en $61,030 y esta lotería cierra el 1/13) /23)
  • Para saber la próxima orientación con NHS y sus consejeros de vivienda haga clic aqui

Recuerde también consultar la herramienta y la guía de evaluación de UNHP.

Bronx Peoples Credit Union Mobile Branch & Tenant Support

​Every other Thursday


10am - 3pm
March 9: 45 W Tremont Ave in the Bronx ||||| March 24: Refuge House at 2715 Bainbridge Ave in the Bronx ||||| March 31: Part of the Solution (POTS) at 2759 Webster Ave in the Bronx

About

​Bronx People’s Federal Credit Union

It’s back in the Bronx and it’s coming to Morris Heights! Come visit this full-service mobile branch in front of 45 West Tremont Avenue to learn about:

  • Affordable low-cost savings and check accounts
  • Credit builder loans and balance transfer promo
  • ITIN lending
  • ATM locations, online banking and more!

NYC Tenant Support (TSU)

TSU in-person services will also be at 45 West Tremont Avenue. Call (718)933-2539 to make an appointment or stop by to sign up

New York City’s Tenant Support Unit provides support to tenants in the Bronx community that may be experiencing housing-related issues such as harassment, purposeful denial of essential services, overcharges, or possible evictions. We also encourage NYC tenants to visit the Tenant Resource Portal which is available in multiple languages - https://www1.nyc.gov/content/tenantresourceportal/pages/
 


 


 

Upcoming

Past

Bronx People's Mobile Branch at Concourse House!
Thursday, Sep 7, 2023
10am to 3pm
September 7, 2023, 10am to 3pm

2751 Grand Concourse Bronx, NY 10468

About

The Bronx People's Credit Union Mobile Branch will be located in front of Concourse House at 2751 Grand Concourse and available to open accounts, and answer questions. The Bronx People's Credit Union is a branch of the LES People's Credit Union and offers all the same low-cost products that aim to stabilize your finances and build growth. Visit the LES People's website for more about the products that are available. ITN holders welcome! If you'd like to become a member bring a valid ID, proof of address, and $25 to open an account.

La sucursal móvil de Bronx People's Credit Union estará ubicada frente a Concourse House en 2751 Grand Concourse y estará disponible para abrir cuentas y responder preguntas. Bronx People's Credit Union es una sucursal de LES People's Credit Union y ofrece los mismos productos de bajo costo que tienen como objetivo estabilizar sus finanzas y generar crecimiento. Visite el sitio web de LES People para obtener más información sobre los productos disponibles. ¡Bienvenidos los titulares de ITIN! Si desea convertirse en miembro, traiga una identificación válida, comprobante de domicilio y $25 para abrir una cuenta.

Neighborhood Banking Day at West Tremont Avenue!¡Día bancario del vecindario del Bronx!
Saturday, Jun 24, 2023
11am-3pm
June 24, 2023, 11am-3pm

45 West Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10453

About

Bronx Neighborhood Banking Day!

Join UNHP, local banks, the Bronx People's Federal Credit Union, and your Bronx neighbors at the UNHP site office located at 45 West Tremont Avenue about 4 blocks from Jerome Avenue and close to West 177 Street.

With information for youth, tenants, homeowners, prospective homeowners, ITIN holders, and small businesses, the UNHP Neighborhood Banking Day has a lot to offer including:

  • Information about upcoming first-time homebuyer workshops, grants, and affordable loan programs
  • Special accounts for Youth a local banks
  • Information and membership available for the Bronx People's Credit Union
  • Accounts for ITIN holders
  • Products for Small businesses
  • Appointments to sign up for free Financial Coaching
  • Information on UNHP Housing & Financial services

Call or email UNHP for more information at resourcecenter@unhp.org or call us at (718)933-2539

¡Día bancario del vecindario del Bronx!

Únase a UNHP, a los bancos locales, al Bronx People's Federal Credit Union y a sus vecinos del Bronx en la oficina de UNHP ubicada en 45 West Tremont Avenue, a unas 4 cuadras de Jerome Avenue y cerca de West 177 Street.

Con información para jóvenes, inquilinos, propietarios de viviendas, posibles propietarios de viviendas, titulares de ITIN y pequeñas empresas, el Día bancario vecinal de UNHP tiene mucho que ofrecer, que incluye:

Información sobre los próximos talleres, subvenciones y programas de préstamos asequibles para compradores de vivienda por primera vez
Cuentas especiales para Jóvenes en bancos locales
Información y membresía disponibles para Bronx People's Credit Union
Cuentas para titulares de ITIN
Productos para pequeñas empresas
Citas para contratar Coaching Financiero gratuito
Información sobre los servicios financieros y de vivienda de UNHP
Llame o envíe un correo electrónico a UNHP para obtener más información a resourcecenter@unhp.org o llámenos al (718) 933-2539
 

ASK UNHP Live Bilingual Webinar
Thursday, Jun 22, 2023
4pm
June 22, 2023, 4pm

On Zoom

About

Q&A hosted by UNHP around housing and personal finance topics. Evento bilingüe sobre los temas de vivienda y finanzas personales que le afectan a la comunidad. 

The topic for June: Let's understand the ABCs of money - Accounts, Budgeting, and College Planning. A youth workshop for high school students and SYEP workers. Parents and younger students are encouraged to join an in-person Neighborhood Banking event on Saturday, June 24th. For more details call UNHP: 718-933-2539 

Register here