HPD’s language access efforts ensures all have equitable access to the Agency’s services by training front-line staff, translating its website, public-facing online consumer systems, and making translators and translating services available throughout the Agency.
The ABC's of Housing is HPD's guide to housing rules and regulations for owners and tenants.This booklet is designed to help owners and tenants gain an understanding of the rules and regulations affecting housing and provide you with information about where you can receive assistance.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced two laws that shine a spotlight on both public and private vacant land to further accelerate the production of affordable housing. This legislation is the latest effort to help the City reach its goal of building 300,000 affordable homes over the next decade.
Local Law 4 of 2012 requires mortagees to notify HPD within fifteen days when they commence or discontinue a mortgage foreclosure action against any residential property in New York City.
To serve the neediest families, the City is committed to improving the fairness and efficiency of housing allocations to qualified households. (HPD) & DCA examine how households’ financial experience, knowledge, and history affect the affordable housing application and selection process.
The Brownsville Plan is the result of a community-driven process to identify neighborhood goals, form strategies to address local needs, and find resources to fill gaps in service. This will result in the creation of over 2,500 new affordable homes.
Local Law of 2012 requires HPD to maintain on its website monthly reports that can be viewed by the general public on its website. The report lists properties of twenty or more units for which a notice of foreclosure has been submitted to HPD.