The Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.