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The Center for NYC Neighborhoods promotes and protects affordable homeownership in New York. cnycn.org

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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Five years after Ida, more than 94,000 housing units in NYC remain at risk of severe flood damage. In a new @nydailynews.com op-ed, our CEO Christie Peale looks at what homeowners can do now — and what New York must invest in next. Read here: www.nydailynews.com/2026/09/01/f...
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Five years after Ida NYC homes still flood
The images of flooding in New York City have become too familiar: torrents of water rushing down subway steps, cars submerged in streets, families wading through their own homes with soaked belongings...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Flat black rooftops can hit 190°F in summer. The NYC CoolRoofs Program coats eligible roofs white at little to no cost, helping lower indoor temperatures. Learn more through the Bronx-Brooklyn Energy Hub: bit.ly/cool-roof-Bl...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
An energy savings kit isn't just for winter. Weather stripping, door sweeps, and foam side panels can help seal gaps around doors, windows, and A/C units so cool air stays in and hot air stays out. bit.ly/keep-cool-ai...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
As heat pump installations scale up in New York City, resident education is the piece that often gets skipped. Things like seasonal mode switching and steady temperature settings make a real difference in comfort and efficiency. Full post: bit.ly/heat-pump-Bl...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
The Bronx-Brooklyn Energy Hub's latest post lays out two solar pathways for NYC residents looking to cut summer electric bills: - Rooftop solar for homeowners - Community solar for renters and homeowners without panel access. Full post: bit.ly/rooftop-comm...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
New York State's Clean Heat program offers upfront discounts of $2,500 to $10,000 for eligible Con Edison customers installing heat pumps, with higher incentives available in disadvantaged communities. Details: bit.ly/clean-heat-B...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
NYC summer heat is a public health issue, and low-income households bear the worst of it. The Bronx-Brooklyn Energy Hub's "Stay Cool" series covers practical, low-cost ways residents can stay cooler at home while cutting energy costs. Full blog: bit.ly/stay-cool-5-...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
New York's Energy Affordability Guarantee Pilot caps electricity costs at 6% of household income for low-income households that electrify through EmPower+. The pilot targets 1,000 households. Enrollment is open through early 2027 unless that cap is hit first. Details: bit.ly/empower-plus...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
NYC cooling centers are a critical but underutilized resource during heat waves, and outreach is a real barrier. The Bronx-Brooklyn Energy Hub's latest post walks through how residents can find open cooling centers via the Cool Options Map or 311. Full post: bit.ly/stay-cool-co...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Heat waves hit hardest in under-resourced households, and the Bronx and Brooklyn have some of the highest energy burden rates in NYC. The Bronx-Brooklyn Energy Hub's latest "Stay Cool" post covers six low-cost ways residents can stay cooler and safer this summer. Full post: bit.ly/stay-cool-6-...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
TODAY: We launched the Heirs Property Protection Program or HP3, a new loan program to help New Yorkers resolve heirs' property issues and keep their homes. Up to $4B in home equity is at risk from tangled title across the city. Here's how we're fixing it: bit.ly/heirs-proper...
Heirs' Property Protection Program. The Wells Fargo Foundation. Congressman Gregory Meeks. Center for NYC Neighborhoods.
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Our latest research: at least $400 million in NYC homes are at risk annually from predatory real estate schemes resulting from the lack of an estate plan. Full story by @davidfbrand.bsky.social at @gothamist.com: gothamist.com/news/nyc-hom... Research supported by Wells Fargo.
Gothamist. David F. Brand. Heirs' Property. The Center for NYC Neighborhoods. Wells Fargo.
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Is your home at risk? Get answers before a small problem becomes a big one. The Homeowner Help Desk is hosting a FREE event in Bed-Stuy on May 9th. Refreshments included. 471 Marcus Garvey Blvd | 12–3 PM. Stop by! Learn more about the Homeowner Help Desk! homeownerhelpny.org/help-desk
Homeowner Helpdesk. Je T’aime Patisserie.
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
Think you may be a victim of deed theft, or want to protect your home before it's too late? Free help is available. Visit homeownerhelpny.org/help-desk
Deed theft. Homeowner Helpdesk.
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
BREAKING: NYC is getting a dedicated Office of Deed Theft Prevention. Deed theft targets Black, Brown, and older homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods, stripping families of generational wealth. Learn more about the announcement: www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...
Deed theft. Homeowner Helpdesk. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces launch of new deed theft prevention program.
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
We will be at the Earth Day Festival in NYC this Sunday at Union Square, 12-6 PM. Come talk to us about how NY homeowners can get up to $50,000 to protect their homes from floods and storms. Free event: www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Heat in winter isn’t a courtesy — it’s required. If you’re a renter in NYC and your apartment is cold, there are clear protections and steps you can take. Learn more: bxbkenergyhub.org/en/blog/rent...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
We look forward to continued partnership with state leaders to keep New Yorkers in their homes and strengthen communities across the state. Catch the full testimony here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGar...
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Christie Peale Testimony - NYS Joint Budget Committees' 2026 Executive Budget hearing on housing
YouTube video by CNYCNeighborhoods
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Protecting homeowners is central to New York’s housing strategy. During the hearing, Christie highlighted four key priorities: - Fully fund HOPP at $40M - Supporting the Rapid Response & Resilient Retrofits Programs at $50M - Address rising insurance premiums - Expand pathways to homeownership
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
This week, Christie Peale, the Center's CEO & Executive Director, testified at the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Executive Budget Proposal on Housing. Catch the full testimony here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGar...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
Big congratulations to Christie Peale, our CEO and Executive Director, for being named to City & State’s 2026 Who’s Who in Affordable Housing. Her leadership continues to create opportunities for New Yorkers to stay in their homes. Read more: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Know a Queens homeowner dealing with repairs? Send them to Patties & Property Social! Free, trusted help from the Homeowner Help Desk: • Understand repair costs • Explore repair options • Connect to low-cost programs HomeownerHelp.nyc
Patties and property social. Free food and home repair discussion for Queens residents.
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Want to stay warm without raising your energy bill? Try these quick winter tips: use your curtains, flip your ceiling fan, bleed your radiators, and insulate hot water pipes. Learn more tips on keeping your house warm through our blog: bit.ly/4qcWv8r
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Small “simple” winter energy tips actually work because they help your home hold onto heat. Sunlight, air flow, and insulation all play a role in keeping homes warmer and bills lower. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZJXF0i
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Staying warm in winter shouldn’t be stressful. The Bronx & Brooklyn Energy Hub offers free energy kits, workshops, and help connecting residents to weatherization and upgrade programs — with support all year long: bit.ly/howbbehkeeps...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Cold weather + high energy bills don’t have to go together. Here are 5 simple ways NYC residents can stay warm and save money this winter, from sealing drafts to caring for your heating system: bit.ly/5waystostayw...
Here are 5 simple ways NYC residents can stay warm and save money this winter, from sealing drafts to caring for your heating system.
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
New York’s Blue Buffers program is seeking a qualified title services firm to support voluntary buyouts of flood-risk properties statewide. Apply if your firm has experience with public-sector real estate work: blog.cnycn.org/wp-content/u...
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Transit should connect communities, not fracture them. We have a chance to get the IBX right. The full report provides the policy roadmap to make it happen. Read and share the full analysis here: cnycn.org/ibx
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As the Interborough Express advances, our analysis examines housing near the proposed stations and what protections are needed so current residents can stay or become homeowners.
Enact proactive anti-displacement protections
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Key report takeaways: - Community-led anti-displacement plans - Property tax relief & right-to-return policies - Commercial rent stabilization - A framework to embed equity from the start IBX must benefit existing residents, not displace them.
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
The Interborough Express (IBX) could be a transit win for Brooklyn and Queens. Or it could repeat BQE's painful history of pushing people out of their neighborhoods. Our new report outlines how to prevent that displacement. For a great overview, read the feature on @brickunderground.bsky.social
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As the IBX gathers steam, some New Yorkers may be at risk of displacement
'The clock has started.'
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
For a closer look at how these trends are unfolding across neighborhoods, read the full report: bit.ly/444421d
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
The findings point to a market where trends are shaping who can buy a home in NYC and who can keep one. Key pressures include: • Rising foreclosure filings • More all-cash purchases • Ongoing flipping in lower- and mid-priced neighborhoods
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Investor activity and rising prices continue to push homeownership further out of reach for many New Yorkers. This issue isn’t new. But our latest data shows the gap is widening. Coverage via @davidfbrand.bsky.social for @gothamist.com
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In NYC's hyper-competitive real estate market, a new report finds cash is king
More than 60% of homebuyers paid for the entire property upfront in the first half of the year.
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Last Friday, we successfully relaunched the Homeowner Help Desk, connecting close to 100 homeowners with free, trusted resources to combat displacement, deed theft, and foreclosure. Providing these tools is key to maintaining stable homes and strong communities. Read more in the Queens Chronicle.
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Homeowner Help Desk relaunched
About 100 people attended the city Department of Housing Preservation & Development and the Center for NYC Neighborhoods’ launch event for the Homeowner Help Desk, held at the Jamaica YMCA,
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Center for NYC Neighborhoods @cnycn.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Estate planning is protection, not just paperwork. For Black & Brown homeowners, delaying it risks generational wealth through deed theft & foreclosure. It’s a critical tool to protect your home and future. Read more via @nyamnews.bsky.social : amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/11...
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Last will and testament: Avoiding estate planning until it’s too late is hurting Black and Brown homeowners
With the bustle of all the time spent living, it becomes easy to turn away from difficult conversations about a relative’s passing.
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