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The Homeowner Handbook is a comprehensive guide to help New Yorkers navigate the responsibilities of homeownership and access resources to protect and maintain their homes.
Learn more about the Handbook, and access a free copy by visiting HomeownerHelpNY.org.
Crafted with insight from New Yorkers who experienced homelessness, the blueprint focuses not just on creating homes but also on getting New Yorkers into them more quickly.
The blueprint is the first City housing plan to cover the entire spectrum of New Yorkers' housing needs and options.
Thanks to recently passed state legislation, HPD is now accepting submissions of potential hotels for conversion to permanent affordable or supportive housing. If you are interested in converting a hotel to housing, please complete the hotel information form.
HPD, NYCHA, and HDC announced plans and partners to build approximately 195 deeply affordable homes for seniors on an underused section of the Morris Houses II campus in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx.
Sol on Park will include a new community health center, a nutrition education facility, and career-training spaces.
Are you looking for housing that you can afford? Check out NYC Housing Connect—it's your online portal to find and apply for affordable rental and homeownership opportunities across New York City.
To learn more, watch our Housing Connect video or explore the portal at nyc.gov/housingconnect.
- Find Affordable Housing
City-sponsored rental and homeownership opportunities.
- Report a Complaint
Issues related to, safety, harassment, and discrimination.
- Learn about Safety
Maintenance requirements for heat, hot water, lead, and other issues.
- Find Building Data
Search HPDOnline for complaints, violations, and more.
- Get Help Paying
Rental and down-payment assistance.
- Know Your Rights
Tenants' rights and responsibilities.
- Register Your Property
Property owners are required to register annually with HPD.
- Preserve Housing
Home repair loans and preservation financing.
- Develop Housing
Financing programs for new construction.
- Access Section 8 Info
Resources for tenants and property owners.
- Do Business with HPD
Requests for Proposals, Qualifications, and contracts.
- Plan Your Neighborhood
Citywide initiatives, neighborhood focus areas, and planning.
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development
Established in 1978, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) promotes the quality and affordability of the city's housing and the strength and diversity of its many neighborhoods.
HPD works to achieve this mission by:
- Preserving affordable housing and protecting tenants
- Developing new affordable housing
- Enforcing the Housing Maintenance Code
- Engaging neighborhoods in planning
Find Housing Resources
The City has many resources to help you find a safe and affordable place to live.
NYC Tenant Resource Portal
An online resource to help renters access resources to prevent evictions and remain stably housed.
COVID-19 Vaccine
Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers 6 months and older.
NYC Housing Connect
Find and apply for affordable housing.