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The Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance and development of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State
Mission:
To make New York State a better place to live by supporting community efforts to preserve and expand affordable housing, home ownership and economic opportunities, and by providing equal access to safe, decent and affordable housing.
Contact:
Free: 1-866-ASK-DHCR,
Phone: 212-480-6700
February 22, 2010 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - February 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — The NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal announced today that New York leads all other states in disbursing Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) funds included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
January 7, 2010 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - January 7, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Governor David A. Paterson once again demonstrated his commitment to affordable housing and community revitalization by proposing the “Sustainable Neighborhoods” program in his State of the State address.
January 4, 2010 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - January 4, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Commissioner VanAmerongen recently testified before the State Assembly Housing Committee, providing information on DHCR’s accomplishments during the last 12 months as well as the challenges the agency will face in the coming year.
December 28, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - December 28, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — State Housing Commissioner Deborah VanAmerongen announced that refinancing has been finalized at the 5,881-unit Starrett City housing complex in Brooklyn, the largest publicly assisted affordable housing complex in the nation.
December 8, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - December 8, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Deborah VanAmerongen, commissioner of the state Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced $32 million in grants that will help to build or rehabilitate 755 affordable homes for low-income families, frail elderly and people with disabilities.
November 19, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - November 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — DHCR is responding to an important need in rural communities with a new initiative to provide safer, more affordable homes for low-income individuals and families by replacing severely substandard and dilapidated mobile and manufactured homes with new ENERGY STAR Qualified manufactured housing.
November 4, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - November 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced the award of $27 million in stimulus funds that will help jumpstart seven developments that had been stalled by the economic downturn.
September 3, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - September 3, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that it will be providing the NY State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) with more than $1.4 million in additional funding for a highly successful program that helps homeless veterans find the housing and clinical services they need.
August 26, 2009 Posted by DHCR
New York, NY- August 26, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Commissioner VanAmerongen recently joined Governor Paterson and NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg to announce that New York City became the first City in the nation to begin construction of new affordable housing using funds from the Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP).
August 10, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - August 7, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The new Birchez at Esopus affordable housing development for seniors was the site of a recent forum aimed at encouraging local investment in affordable housing through the new Upstate Equity Fund. Bankers, developers, and local officials, including Congressman Maurice Hinchey and Ulster Town Supervisor Nicky Woerner, gathered to learn about the benefits of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHC) Program and the need for local investment in affordable housing.
July 27, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - July 24, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Commissioner VanAmerongen participated in the third annual Patterns for Progress Housing the Hudson Valley Conference, held recently at Marist College in Poughkeepsie. Residents, community leaders, bankers, and real estate professionals gathered for a discussion of housing issues facing the Hudson Valley.
July 15, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - July 15, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — “At a time when many New Yorkers are affected by the economic downturn, we must ensure that our most vulnerable are protected and provided with the resources they need. This critical funding will provide affordable housing to thousands of New Yorkers statewide,” said Governor Paterson.
July 13, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - July 13, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) – DHCR helped break ground recently on 330 Riverdale Avenue in Yonkers. The 11-story building will provide 153 apartments for low-income residents and is expected to be ready for occupancy in early 2011.
June 22, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - June 22, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) - Commissioner VanAmerongen was on hand recently to celebrate the groundbreaking of Canal Village Apartments in the City of Rome. The development of eleven buildings with 33 affordable housing units is the first step of a major revitalization effort of the South Rome neighborhood.
June 4, 2009 Posted by DHCR
Albany, NY - June 4, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Commissioner VanAmerongen recently presented Historic Albany Foundation’s (HAF) Elizabeth P. Griffin Award for Preservation Leadership to the Albany Housing Authority for the agency’s contributions to the city’s historic districts, including rehabilitation of architecturally and historically significant buildings and for infill housing which incorporates appropriate historic details.
