Building Community-Controlled Affordable Housing Through Cooperation

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Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Report

See program highlights and impact in our annual report

Available Apartments

Want to live in an affordable co-op? There are apartments in multiple buildings open now.
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Our Community

UHAB works with rent-stabilized tenants and low-income cooperative homeowners. By empowering residents to create, manage, and defend their own homes, we position New Yorkers as their own best solution to our housing crisis.
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Upcoming Events

Jueves, 3/28

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Nomina de Pago

508 W 139th St

508, West 139th Street, New York, New York, 10031, United States

Únase con nosotros para revisar cómo configurar su nómina, mantener sus libros actualizados, calcular la compensación laboral y el seguro de discapacidad y completar formularios de impuestos sobre la…

Monday, 4/1

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Working with Tenants & Shareholders

728 Driggs Ave

728, Driggs Avenue, New York, 11211, United States

Discuss common problems with HDFC residents and possible remedies.  We’ll also discuss the roles of the Board and shareholders in solving these common problems. This training will be conducted…

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Tuesday, 4/2

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Intro to Property Management

728 Driggs Ave

728, Driggs Avenue, New York, 11211, United States

We review NY’s housing regulatory agencies, Board “governance” basics, manager checklist and tips for energy conservation in light of Local Law 97. This training will be conducted in person…

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Our Work

Explore resources for tenants and HDFC residents.

We believe housing works best when residents are in charge. Our work is to support tenants and cooperative homeowners at every stage of resident controlled affordable housing.

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Get Involved

Learn about how you can work with UHAB!

From tenant organizing in your neighborhood to learning about the history of affordable co-ops, we have flexible opportunities to get involved.

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About Us

50 years of community through cooperation.

We believe housing works best when residents are in charge. Our work is to support tenants and cooperative homeowners at every stage of resident controlled affordable housing.

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Explore resources for HDFC co-ops

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How does a cooperative operate?

Operating a cooperative takes organization and cooperation. This resource is a guide to some of the basic functions fo a co-op.

Who Owns the Apartment? Dealing With Spouses, Roommates, and Children

Your co-op’s legal documents allow you to pass on ownership of your unit to a spouse, child, or non-relative.

Shareholder Rights, Responsibilities, and Advantages

Learn the rights and responsibilities of an HDFC shareholder, plus what makes living in an HDFC so special.

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