“Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County knows the power and importance of affordable housing and homeownership. We've spent the past 40 years building and preserving more than 2,600 homes for low- to moderate-income families in all five boroughs. Affordable homeownership is a critical part of the housing continuum. In order to build an equitable city, it is imperative to invest in solutions that build family and community equity. "The #CityofYes updates our collective toolbox of strategies to help meet current needs and advance equity building by enabling the construction of more housing in every neighborhood...This is a big step in laying that foundation for this more equitable city." - Sabrina Lippman, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County Watch Sabrina's full testimony: https://lnkd.in/ehrd7kq2
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County
Non-profit Organization Management
New York, New York 4,260 followers
We're building an equitable New York in which all people have access to healthy, affordable homes.
About us
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County transforms lives and communities by building and preserving affordable homes with families in need, and by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of affordable housing. Habitat NYC and Westchester creates, preserves, and advocates for healthy, affordable homes and the generational equity building opportunities that homeownership provides. With the support of thousands of volunteers each year, we’re building a more equitable New York—to address centuries of unjust, racist, housing laws and financing mechanisms that prevented communities of color from entering the homeownership market and shaped the geography of the wealth, health, and education inequality we see today. Habitat NYC and Westchester builds a more equitable New York by creating, preserving, and advocating for, opportunities for families and communities to build equity through affordable homeownership. Using the tools of non-profit developers, community land trusts, limited-equity co-ops, and rental-to-ownership conversions, we are creating an infrastructure for equity with benefits that span generations and increase the wealth, health, and education of our communities.
- Website
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http://www.habitatnycwc.org
External link for Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1984
- Specialties
- Developement, Advocacy, Affordable Housing and Homeownership, Construction, and Volunteer
Locations
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Primary
111 John Street
Suite 770
New York, New York 10038, US
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62-01 Northern Blvd
Jackson Heights, New York 11377, US
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55 Broadway
Tarrytown, New York 10591, US
Employees at Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County
Updates
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Introducing our 2024 Habitat House Party Honorees! We’re thrilled and grateful to partner with these housing justice champions from New York, across the nation, and around the world. Stay tuned for more about their incredible impact on the affordable housing landscape in the coming days. ✨ Speaker Adrienne Adams: District 28 ✨ Ron Franklin: Partner, Proskauer; Board Member, Habitat NYC and Westchester ✨ CESARINA FABIAN: National Director, Habitat for Humanity Dominican Republic ✨ Wells Fargo Tickets and info: habitatnycwc.org/gala2024 #40yearsoffoundationsforthefuture #40thanniversary #hhp2024
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Today, our CEO, Sabrina Lippman, joined NYC Office of the Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development Commissioner Adolfo Carrión, Jr., NYC Department of City Planning Commissioner Dan Garodnick and other leaders in the affordable housing space to announce the exciting accessory dwelling unit (ADU) grant opportunities becoming available for more New York City homeowners. ADUs can provide much needed additional housing as well as enable homeowners to generate supplemental income, build generational wealth, and support family members in need. Watch the full announcement made at City Hall: https://lnkd.in/eB-ucv6Z
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This #NationalMakeaWillMonth, we’re partnering with FreeWill to build a more equitable New York for future generations. With FreeWill, you can make your will and build a legacy for free and in just 20 minutes or less. Find out how: https://lnkd.in/ee4yhaVu #freewill #estateplanning #makeawillmonth #legacyplanning #buildingalegacy #plannedgiving
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For 40 years, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County has laid foundations—both pouring concrete for the structural stability of our housing developments, and forging opportunities for the generational equity and stability of our communities. Please join us October 22 to celebrate our 40th anniversary at this year's Habitat House Party: 40 Years of Foundations for the Future! For tickets or to become a 2024 Habitat House Party sponsor, visit habitatnycwc.org/gala2024 #40yearsoffoundationsforthefuture #40thanniversary #habitathouseparty #hhp2024
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Our Mosaic groundbreaking ceremony was truly unforgettable! We look forward to working on this scattered site project that will create 42 affordable homeownership opportunities for hardworking families across Brooklyn. Video credit: Makhieba Simon #buildingamoreequitablenewyork #affordablehousing #groundbreakingceremony
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In celebration of our 40th Anniversary, we're taking a look back at some milestone moments from our 40 years of impact—beginning with our very first build on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, during the first-ever Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project. 💙 See the full timeline: https://lnkd.in/e-KuPdjF #habitatnycandwestchester #40yearsoffoundationsforthefuture #40thanniversary #buildingamoreequitablenewyork
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Congratulations to Sabrina Lippman, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County's newly appointed CEO, for being named on City & State's 2024 Brooklyn Power 100 list. The list spotlights influential leaders making exceptional impact in their field. “I'm incredibly honored to be recognized in City & State's Brooklyn Power 100 list. This acknowledgment comes at a pivotal time as I begin my journey as the new CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County. I'm excited to lead our efforts in building stronger, more vibrant communities and making a lasting impact on affordable housing in our city.” Sabrina has previously been recognized with numerous awards, including Crain's New York Business 40 Under 40, the Top 20 Under 40 from Professional Women in Construction, El Diario NY's Mujeres Destacadas Award, and being named the Queens honoree of the 2019 Dominican Day Parade.
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"As we strive to build a more equitable New York, we are grateful to see such a significantly increased down-payment on our collective efforts to advance housing affordability in our communities,” said Sabrina Lippman, CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County. “Through the persistent commitment of Speaker Adams and the City Council to increase investment in Open Door and Neighborhood Pillars, and Mayor Adams' continued dedication to advancing homeownership opportunities for New Yorkers, a critical infusion of funds is on its way.” https://lnkd.in/eTWubpF5
Speaker Adrienne Adams, Finance Committee Chair Justin Brannan, and Council Members Announce Agreement with Mayor Eric Adams on Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
https://council.nyc.gov/press
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New York’s homeownership rate is one of the nation’s lowest at 54%. That number is even lower for low-to moderate-income families (just 35%). With housing costs continuing to rise, nearly half of New Yorkers spend more than 30% of their income on rent, unable to save for homeownership. That’s why we remain steadfast in our mission to create affordable homeownership opportunities by advocating for proposals like the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity and developing projects like Mosaic in Brooklyn and Stevenson Square in the Bronx. Learn more: habitatnycwc.org/projects #nationalhomeownershipmonth #cityofyes