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Housing

Fannie Mae Disaster Response Network 

Description: program that offers homeowners assistance and support 

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Website: https://www.knowyouroptions.com/get-help-overview/disaster-recovery-help-for-homeowners 

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211.org ​

Description: Directory that Websites to variety of local resource orgs 

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Website: http://211.org/services/essential-needs 

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The Human Resources Administration (HRA) - Rental Assistance Programs 

Description: The Human Resources Administration (HRA) provides free legal services to prevent eviction through its Office of Civil Justice. Tenants facing eviction, harassment, or other housing-related issues can access legal representation and advice. 

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Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/rental-assistance.page 

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HOPE NOW Hotline 

Description: Free foreclosure prevention assistance 

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Website: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/consumers/help_for_homeowners/foreclosure_assistance/help_for_homeowners_facing_foreclosure#:~:text=24%2DHour%20assistance%20is%20available,888%2D995%2D4673  

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Phone: 888-995-4673 

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Center for NYC Neighborhoods 

Description: Homeowner’s Hotline provides housing counselors or legal services.

 

Website: https://cnycn.org/ 

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Phone: 855-HOME-456 (All Boroughs) 

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NY State Dept. of Financial Services 

Description: Assistance with mortgage fraud, mortgages, personal debt, and the foreclosure process. 

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Website: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/ 

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Phone: 800-342-3736 (All Boroughs) 

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HomeBase 

Description: Legal services, landlord mediation, short-term financial assistance, and help with eviction prevention. 

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Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page 

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Phone: 

  • 646-393-4000 (Bronx) 

  • 718-674-1000 (Queens) 

  • 929-234-3036 (Brooklyn) 

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Mobilization for Justice  

Description: Assists with foreclosure defense, settlement conferences, rescue scams, and deed-theft schemes. 

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Website: https://mobilizationforjustice.org/projects/housing/ 

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Phone: 212-417-3700 

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CITYFheps 

Description: Helps families at risk of entering shelters and those already in shelters to secure permanent housing. 

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Phone: 212-232-0561 (All Boroughs) 

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Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page 

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HELP USA 

Description: Provides permanent and transitional housing, along with adult and child care services. 

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Phone: 212-400-7000 (All Boroughs) 

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Website: https://www.helpusa.org/ 

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Nazareth Housing 

Description: Services include emergency family shelter, supportive housing, food, and urgent needs assistance. 

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Phone: 212-777-1010 (All Boroughs) 

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Website: https://nazarethhousingnyc.org/ 

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U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 

Description: Rental assistance programs. Find affordable rentals and special-needs housing. Get help with your utility bills. 

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Phone: 212-264-8000 (All Boroughs) 

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Website: https://www.hud.gov/ 

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CAMBA-Eviction Prevention Unit 

Description: Helps clients apply for the Family Eviction Prevention Supplement (FEPS) subsidy, navigate the housing court process, and access benefit advocacy and referrals to legal services. 

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Phone: 718-675-3373 (Brooklyn) 

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Website: https://camba.org/programs/eviction-prevention-unit/ 

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Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation 

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Description: Provides safe housing at affordable rates for low- to moderate-income families. 

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Phone: 718-367-3200 (Bronx) 

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Website: https://www.fordham-bedford.org/ 

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Catholic Charities 

Description: Provides emergency food services, employment training, and homelessness prevention. 

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Phone: 888-744-7900 (Bronx, Manhattan) 

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Website: https://catholiccharitiesny.org/ 

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New Destiny Housing 

Description: Permanent housing for domestic violence survivors. 

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Phone: 646-472-0262 ext. 11 (All Boroughs) 

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Website: https://newdestinyhousing.org/ 

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