"If left unaddressed, this problem will not only disincentivize much-needed new construction but also threaten the long-term viability of existing affordable housing — perhaps even forcing some buildings to come offline entirely." commercialobserver.com/2024/07/insura…

We’re hiring! Enterprise is seeking a Vice President & Market Leader for our New York market. This is a tremendous opportunity to serve as an affordable housing and community development leader in New York. For more information and to apply, click here: wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiti…

Let’s make the #housing industry more equitable! New toolkit from Enterprise Community Partners & The Fortune Society seeks to educate housing industry re: existing barriers & opportunities to improve equity 4 ppl w/ conviction records bit.ly/3y43KdW #housingjustice

Here's a great map showing how every community board has voted on Mayor Eric Adams's City of Yes housing plan By Jeanmarie Evelly, Chris Janaro and Subeksha Poudel for City Limits citylimits.org/2024/08/01/tra…

Decline in Veterans’ Homelessness Spurs Hopes for a Broader Solution via The New York Times nytimes.com/2024/08/06/us/…

Read the latest from our friends at End Homelessness on the State of Homelessness in 2024. Communities across the country are impacted, and this report explores the link between our national housing crisis and homelessness.

.Unlock NYC & CSS just released a report examining discrimination against voucher holders in NYC's housing market. +700 cases highlight how landlords and brokers adapt their tactics to evade enforcement, worsening homelessness & segregation. Read more cssny.org/news/entry/cor…

👻 Did you know? Ghosting is the most common denial tactic used by landlords of all types. This leaves voucher holders stranded in their housing search. Learn more about how to combat this issue by reading 'Denial Tactics', a new report from Unlock NYC and Community Service Society of New York (CSS)

💳Did you know? Landlords in NYC want prospective tenants to have credit scores of 675 and above. These are unrealistic expectations that are only put in place to make it harder for New Yorkers to secure housing!  🔗 Read the full report here: https:weunlock.nyc/reports/denial…

New York City is in the midst of a historic housing crisis, hitting low and moderate income families particularly hard. City of Yes presents an opportunity to update NYC's zoning laws to meet today's housing needs. Via The Christian Science Monitor: csmonitor.com/USA/Society/20…

With a dearth of affordable housing in New York City, “a little more housing in every neighborhood” is a worthy goal. But as our SVP of Programs Baaba Halm notes, the there is still much to be done. Read more in The Christian Science Monitor: bit.ly/4g5cyBA

"Bronx landlord hit with $1 million penalty for housing discrimination" FHJC Gothamist gothamist.com/news/bronx-lan…

We're proud to attend LIHousingServicesInc's 55th Anniversary Party and honor Baaba Halm, Enterprise Senior Vice president of Programs. LIHS has been fighting against housing discrimination for over half a decade and we are honored to join them on October 9: lifairhousing.networkforgood.com/events/72665-l…

September 19: Join us RiseboroNYC, HELP USA, Macomb Capital and L+M Development Partners for the launch of Home4Good, an innovative eviction prevention program as well as a broader discussion on the rental arrears challenge facing NYC. Register: forms.office.com/pages/response…

#ICYMI: In last week's episode of the NYC HearOurVoices #podcast, host K-DiD Davis spoke with Baaba Halm of Enterprise New York about Home for Good, a resource with strategies to prevent eviction & promote housing stability. open.spotify.com/episode/35UbRc…

Yesterday we joined elected officials like Council Member Shahana Hanif, Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, & Carmen De La Rosa, peer advocates like VOCAL-NY & Mixteca Organization, and members of our steering committee like Win, Advocates for Children of New York, & New Destiny Housing to tell Mayor Eric Adams to end his unjust shelter limits.

"We are standing here concerned about the disruption to the education of children caused by the city’s decision to expand shelter limits to an even greater number of newcomer families,” said Advocates for Children of New York policy director Randi Levine. cityandstateny.com/policy/2024/09…

Next week: Join us RiseboroNYC, HELP USA, Furman Center Macomb Capital and L+M Development Partners for the launch of Home4Good, an innovative eviction prevention program, plus a broader discussion on the rental arrears challenge facing NYC. Register: forms.office.com/pages/response…

“‘In general, 60 days is not sufficient time for shelter staff to work with families to secure public benefits assistance and find permanent housing’”

We were thrilled to be at Trinity Church this morning to launch the expansion of Home4Good, an eviction prevention program that partners affordable housing owners and service providers to proactively identify tenants in arrears. Thanks to all of our panelists and speakers!