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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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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.  

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Phone: 212-389-9300 

Email: intake@breakingground.org 

Website: breakingground.org 

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Rising Ground 

Description: Rising Ground provides caring support and proven paths to positive change, helping children, adults, and families rise above adversity. 

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Phone: 212-602-5800 

Email: jmoore@risingground.org 

Website: risingground.org 

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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. 

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Phone: 212-691-7554  

29-76 Northern Boulevard, Long Island City, NY 11101 

Website: fortunesociety.org 

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