Note: This is the first part of a series of blog posts that will examine the impact of changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on New York City’s coastal neighborhoods, many of which are home to many low-to-middle income homeowners. This post describes the challenges faced by coastal communities still recovering from Hurricane […]
Are you a homeowner in Canarsie? Are you worried about it being damaged by a storm such as Hurricane Sandy? Are you thinking of purchasing a house that may be in a Canarsie flood zone? Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Brooklyn may be able to help! The devastation left in Sandy’s wake pushed the New York […]
Last week’s tragic floods in Louisiana have caused 13 deaths, damaged more than 40,000 homes, and displaced tens of thousands. While initially underreported by the national media, the storm is being called the worst natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy. Unfortunately, the devastation caused by the flooding will be much harder to recover from for the […]
South Queens residents are utilizing Flood Help NY’s resources to receive free home evaluations to determine their risk for flooding. They can also receive a free flood certificate to lower their flood insurance rates. The Center helps operate Flood Help NY and provides these services to residents all across the city. Read the rest […]
Another cost you’ll want to factor into your decision to buy a home is insurance. There are three types to consider: homeowners insurance, flood insurance, and mortgage insurance. Homeowners insurance is required, though you will have some options to choose from; but flood or mortgage insurance may or may not be required depending on your […]
BROOKLYN – Joseph Sant is the director of homeowner services for the nonprofit Center for NYC Neighborhoods. He stopped by the News 12 studio Thursday to talk more about rebuilding efforts. Sant also tackles topics like flood insurance, avoiding scams and preparing for future disasters. (See more at News 12 Brooklyn)
Note: This is the fifth part of a series of blog posts that examine the impact of changes to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) on New York City’s coastal neighborhoods, many of which are home to many low-to-middle income homeowners. In this post, we introduce FloodHelpNY.org, a new website created to help homeowners understand […]
We testified before the New York City Council Committee on Resiliency and Waterfronts on Nov. 9, for their oversight hearing on FEMA, flood insurance, and resiliency along the waterfront. You can read the testimony here.
At the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, we believe that no family should lose their home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. This unprecedented public health and economic crisis has disrupted the daily lives of all New Yorkers, which is why it is critical that we protect the housing security of our homeowners and their tenants. Our […]
In 2018, we continued to serve New Yorkers across the state, helping them to recover from foreclosure, become more energy efficient, and learn about the importance of flood insurance. To learn more about our work, click the link below. 2018 Annual Report
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