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NYS HCR Releases the 2019 Multifamily Finance 9% RFP
Oct.11.2019
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) released its Multifamily Finance 9% Request for Proposals (RFP), through which applicants may apply for funding for the new construction, rehabilitation, and/or adaptive reuse of site-specific projects that provide multifamily rental housing.
| Program | Anticipated Funding |
| Supportive Housing Opportunity Program (SHOP) | $30 million |
| 9% Low-Income Housing Credit (LIHTC) | $28 million |
| Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (HTF) | $42 million |
| Rural and Urban Community Investment Fund (CIF) | $3 million |
| New York State Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (SLIHC) | $5 million |
| Public Housing Preservation Program (PHP) | $7 million |
| Middle Income Housing Program (MIHP) | $7 million |
| Housing Development Fund (HDF) | $5 million |
| Federal Housing Trust Fund Program (FHTF) | $15 million |
| Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Program (PBV) | 34 units |
How Does New Rent Stabilization Law Affect Scattered Site Supportive Housing? Q&A
Sep.26.2019
Tenant Stabilization and Protection Act, Part J
Rent Stabilization and Scattered Site Supportive Housing
What are the changes to the rent stabilization laws that impact scattered site supportive housing?
Following a realignment of the State legislature last year, lawmakers in Albany passed historic and sweeping rent law reforms. One part of the new laws will affect tenants in scattered site supportive housing units: Part J. That part of the new rent laws eliminates the previous exemption for supportive housing providers from rent stabilization protections. It also makes clear that both the tenant occupant and the nonprofit that secured the unit are tenants; so if the apartment is rent regulated, both parties are protected as rent regulated tenants.
What rights are now afforded to nonprofit providers, and what rights are afforded to tenant occupants?
As rent-regulated tenants, providers and their clients both have rights that promote stability and long-term tenancies. Tenants can only be evicted for cause, such as if they don’t pay the rent, or if they create a nuisance. When a lease expires, landlords of rent-regulated units are required to offer tenants renewal leases with rent increases limited by the annual orders of the City’s Rent Guidelines Board. Landlords cannot reduce the building services provided to tenants.
Breaking Ground Launches Construction for Senior Supportive Housing
Sep.25.2019
On Sept. 10, construction cranes and crew were beginning the transformation of a lot in the Bronx while over 50 people gathered to celebrate what was to come. Breaking Ground gathered local elected officials, city and state representatives, funding partners, peer nonprofits, and other supporters for an official groundbreaking ceremony for Betances Residence, a 152-unit senior residence featuring 47 units for those who have experienced homelessness and 26 units specifically for current residents of New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) apartments. Center for Urban Community Services (CUCS), another Network member, is providing the onsite social services.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Best Practices for Responding to Federal ICE Raids
Sep.19.2019
The Trump administration ramped up its attack on immigrants this summer, announcing plans to fast-track deportations with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and arrests, including in New York City. Last month, for the first time since Trump’s election, ICE tried to raid a homeless shelter. On the evening of August 6th, ICE attempted to enter Win’s East New York shelter with just a photo of the person they wanted to detain. Thankfully, Win’s security guards knew their rights. When the ICE agent failed to produce a judge-signed warrant, they were denied entry.
Let’s make sure our entire community knows our rights and protects our undocumented and immigrant clients, tenants, and neighbors. Security, providers, clients, and tenants can be prepared for ICE showing up to their shelter or residences, and to support anyone who may be living in fear of deportation.
Win Welcomes 17 Families to New Housing on the Upper East Side
Aug.27.2019
A balmy morning on August 20th found local, city, and state representatives; civic association leaders; church reverends and other supporters joining Network member Win to celebrate a new supportive housing residence on the Upper East Side. Come this fall, the residence will welcome 17 formerly homeless women and their children.