Organization: Blackrock-Riverside Neighborhood
Mission: Provide housing solutions for individuals, families and neighborhoods to build vibrant communities
Activities: Lending - Owner occupied rehabilitation loans through NeighborWorks America, NYS Department of Housing and Community Renewal and NYS Affordable Housing Corporation to low to moderate income residents. This program is also supported by $27,537 of government grants.
Property - As a Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), the Organization is the owner and developer of residential properties. This program oversees all aspects of the development process including obtaining zoning, securing funding, managing progress of work, and determining reasonableness of costs. Completed housing units are sold to qualified homebuyers based on program guidelines. This program is also supported by $47,282 of government grants.
Residential Rehab - This home improvement program may provide rehabilitation grants to customers who meet income eligibility requirements. Staff acts as a liaison between the customer and the contractor; assisting with the outline of home improvement needs, selecting a contractor, and monitoring progress throughout the project. This program is also supported by $126,809 of government grants.
NTEE category: Housing & Shelter
Secondary category: Community Improvement & Capacity Building