Developing
Rehabilitating
Preserving

We create homeownership opportunities and refurbish affordable rental housing for seniors and low-to-moderate income families in the Kensington-Ocean Parkway neighborhoods. 

501c(3) organization

Members of the Neighborhood Preservation Coalition of NYS

Established in 1979

OUR MISSION

To aid in the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of local housing. 

We aim to make our neighborhood safe, sanitary, and affordable for low-to-moderate income families. We offer services that support the physical, emotional and practical needs of individuals residing within the neighborhoods we serve.

Our goal is to revitalize, stabilize, and improve our community so it continues to flourish. 


Your presence in our community is what helps make our diverse neighborhood strong and successful. We’re here to help maintain your financial stability so you can afford to stay in our community. 

Our clientele reflects the diversity of our neighborhood

We’re proud to be a multi-ethnic organization. 
No matter your nationality – if you live here, we are here for you.

Ocean Parkway

Avenue H

Ditmas Avenue

Parkside

Prospect Park

Parkville

Lawrence Avenue

Webster Avenue

Caton Avenue

Dahill Road

Dahill Triangle

Kensington

McDonald Avenue

Coney Island Avenue

Church Avenue

18th Avenue

Ocean Parkway

Avenue H

Ditmas Avenue

Parkside

Prospect Park

Parkville

Lawrence Avenue

Webster Avenue

Caton Avenue

Dahill Road

Dahill Triangle

Kensington

McDonald Avenue

Coney Island Avenue

Church Avenue

18th Avenue

We service all residents of Kensington and the Ocean Parkway corridor

$12+million
Invested in neighborhood preservation
2000+
Rental units rehabilitated
352
Rental housing units developed

We find creative solutions to complex housing problems

If you own, rent, or are looking to buy, we’re here to help you. Whether it’s navigating loan programs, applying for government grants, and/or finding housing incentives, we will help you stay in the place you call home. 

Post purchase counseling

We want to make it as affordable as possible for you to keep your home.

We’ll create a feasible monthly budget and help you navigate through various government incentives and loan programs that can reduce your housing expenses.

Rental counseling

We’re here to help you afford to live in your familiar home. 

Dedicated staff members are available to analyze your finances, create an affordability plan and guide you through the process of applying for rent subsidy assistance.

DRIE/SCRIE

Are you a senior or a person with a disability and rent your home? You may be eligible for a Rent Increase Exemption.

A caring counselor is on call to help you apply for the Rent Freeze program.

SCHE/DHE

Are you a senior or a person with a disability that is fortunate to own your own home? There are specific tax breaks that you may be eligible for. 

Contact our office to find out how we can help you apply for the DHE, SCHE, and the special subsidies available for clergy and veterans.

Tenant -landlord mediation

We mediate disputes between landlords and tenants. 

If there are any issues cropping up between tenant and landlord, reach out. We’ll assess the issue and reach an amicable solution that will allow you to continue living in your home peacefully.

All services are provided free of charge

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Housing that helps our community thrive

510 Ocean Parkway

Moderate-income home ownership

Webster Terrace

Low income senior housing

478-482 East 9th Street

Condominium Project

We provide housing assistance to tenants, landlords and future homeowners

Multilingual Staff

We strive to provide services to all of Brooklyn’s diverse cultural population. Our staff members provide assistance in the following languages: English, French, Hebrew, Hungarian, and Yiddish.

Completely confidential

All services are provided in a friendly, welcoming environment that guarantees your utmost privacy when discussing your sensitive financial information*.

ADA Compliant

Our offices are completely ADA compliant – so all persons, no matter their disability, can enter our headquarters, meet with a financial counselor, and receive the help they need.

*All clients are required to sign a disclosure, allowing us to share necessary financial information with financial  institutions

We're here to help you stay in your neighborhood

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