Housing
Fannie Mae Disaster Response Network
Description: program that offers homeowners assistance and support
Website: https://www.knowyouroptions.com/get-help-overview/disaster-recovery-help-for-homeowners
211.org
Description: Directory that Websites to variety of local resource orgs
Website: http://211.org/services/essential-needs
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.
Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/rental-assistance.page
HOPE NOW Hotline
Description: Free foreclosure prevention assistance
Phone: 888-995-4673
Center for NYC Neighborhoods
Description: Homeowner’s Hotline provides housing counselors or legal services.
Website: https://cnycn.org/
Phone: 855-HOME-456 (All Boroughs)
NY State Dept. of Financial Services
Description: Assistance with mortgage fraud, mortgages, personal debt, and the foreclosure process.
Website: https://www.dfs.ny.gov/
Phone: 800-342-3736 (All Boroughs)
HomeBase
Description: Legal services, landlord mediation, short-term financial assistance, and help with eviction prevention.
Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homebase.page
Phone:
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646-393-4000 (Bronx)
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718-674-1000 (Queens)
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929-234-3036 (Brooklyn)
Mobilization for Justice
Description: Assists with foreclosure defense, settlement conferences, rescue scams, and deed-theft schemes.
Website: https://mobilizationforjustice.org/projects/housing/
Phone: 212-417-3700
CITYFheps
Description: Helps families at risk of entering shelters and those already in shelters to secure permanent housing.
Phone: 212-232-0561 (All Boroughs)
Website: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page
HELP USA
Description: Provides permanent and transitional housing, along with adult and child care services.
Phone: 212-400-7000 (All Boroughs)
Website: https://www.helpusa.org/
Nazareth Housing
Description: Services include emergency family shelter, supportive housing, food, and urgent needs assistance.
Phone: 212-777-1010 (All Boroughs)
Website: https://nazarethhousingnyc.org/
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.
Phone: 212-264-8000 (All Boroughs)
Website: https://www.hud.gov/
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.
Phone: 718-675-3373 (Brooklyn)
Website: https://camba.org/programs/eviction-prevention-unit/
Fordham Bedford Housing Corporation
Description: Provides safe housing at affordable rates for low- to moderate-income families.
Phone: 718-367-3200 (Bronx)
Website: https://www.fordham-bedford.org/
Catholic Charities
Description: Provides emergency food services, employment training, and homelessness prevention.
Phone: 888-744-7900 (Bronx, Manhattan)
Website: https://catholiccharitiesny.org/
New Destiny Housing
Description: Permanent housing for domestic violence survivors.
Phone: 646-472-0262 ext. 11 (All Boroughs)
Website: https://newdestinyhousing.org/
Breaking Ground
Description: Breaking Ground’s mission is to strengthen individuals, families and communities by developing and sustaining exceptional supportive and affordable housing as well as programs for homeless and other vulnerable New Yorkers.
Phone: 212-389-9300
Email: intake@breakingground.org
Website: breakingground.org
Rising Ground
Description: Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity.
Phone: 212-602-5800
Email: jmoore@risingground.org
Website: risingground.org
Fortune Society
Description: The Fortune Society provides supportive and affordable housing for justice-involved individuals and their families experiencing homelessness. They offer various housing options, including emergency, transitional, and permanent housing, both in congregate settings like The Fortune Academy and Castle Gardens, and through scatter-site programs.
Phone: 212-691-7554
29-76 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101
Website: fortunesociety.org