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The Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council

Housing
Buildings which are used for residential purposes.

The Affordable Housing Crisis

Start Date: 
January 15, 2015 - 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Categories
Topic : 
Housing
Sponsored By: 
Borough President Eric Adams, State Senator Velmanette Montgomery, local elected officials
Location: 
Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church
85 South Oxford Street (corner of Lafayette Ave.)
Brooklyn, NY
United States
Description: 

Join local elected leaders, City and State officials, and housing advocates for a community discussion on Brooklyn's affordable housing crisis. Topics will include the stabilization of the affordable housing supply, the pending expiration of rent stabilization laws, and how the community can organize for action. More details are in the event flyer.

To RSVP or for more information, please contact Senator Montgomery’s Office at 718-643-6140 or email OJONAS@NYSENATE.GOV.

 

Open to: 
General public

Local elected officials, housing advocates protest tenant harassment

Posted: December 13, 2014 - 6:05pm

On December 11, local elected officials and affordable housing advocates demonstrated in front of the cooperative apartment building at 230 Park Place in Prospect Heights. Assembly Member Walter Mosley, City Council Member Laurie Cumbo, and members of the Fifth Avenue Committee and the Pratt Area Community Council protested the harassment of tenant Carmen Pineiro by the co-op's board. 

Tenants' Forum

Start Date: 
November 19, 2014 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Categories
Topic : 
Housing
Sponsored By: 
NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development, Council Member Laurie Cumbo
Location: 
St. Joseph's College
271 Waverly Avenue St. Angela's Hall
Brooklyn
United States
Description: 

This Tenants' Forum is an opportunity for tenants to get information on issues such as their rights and responsibilities, housing code violations, housing court, rent protectons for seniors and disabled persons, NYCHA, Section 8, bedbugs, discrimination and much more.

Open to: 
General public

Affordable Housing Lottery Preparation Seminar

Start Date: 
November 13, 2014 - 6:30pm
Categories
Topic : 
Housing
Social services
Sponsored By: 
Council Member Laurie Cumbo, Assemblyman Walter Mosley
Location: 
Hanson Place Seventh-Day Adventist Church
88 Hanson Place
Brooklyn
United States
Description: 

New city-subsidized affordable buildings are coming to Downtown Brooklyn. They'll be available through NYC HPD's lottery system. Attend a FREE seminar to learn tips on how to corectly fill out and submit housing lottery applications.

RSVP to FACHousing@fifthave.org or to (718) 237-2017 ext. 173.

Open to: 
General public (RSVP required)

Community Board 8 General Meeting

Start Date: 
November 13, 2014 - 7:00pm
Categories
Topic : 
Urban planning
Housing
Sustainability
Zoning
Landmarking
Economic development
Traffic and transit
Safety and security
Open space
Social services
Local development projects
Sponsored By: 
Brooklyn Community Board 8
Location: 
St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
856 Pacific Street between Vanderbilt Avenue and Underhill Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
United States
Description: 

Community Board 8 represents all of Prospect Heights. General meetings of the Community Board provide an opportunity for community members to become informed as to issues related to land use, transportation, safety and security, economic development and other topics that affect the neighborhood. For more information, please see www.brooklyncb8.org.

Open to: 
General public

Looking for affordable housing in Brooklyn?

Start Date: 
July 31, 2014 - 6:30pm
Categories
Topic : 
Housing
Sponsored By: 
Council Member Laurie Cumbo and Assembly Member Walter Mosley
Location: 
Brown Memorial Baptist Church
484 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
United States
Description: 

Looking for affordable housing in Brooklyn? Many new buildings are coming to downtown Brooklyn. Their apartments will be available at affordable rents leased through City lotteries. Attend a FREE seminar on July 31st at Brown Memorial Baptist Church to learn more.

Please RSVP to Jaylin at (718)360-2906 or jaylin@cuffh.org.

Open to: 
General public