What We Do
Our Pathways
From homeownership to housing development, access, and asset management, we create pathways to affordable housing for all New Yorkers.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What programs does NYC Housing Partnership offer?
- NYC Housing Partnership offers four service pathways: Pathways to Homeownership (education, counseling, and down payment assistance for first-time buyers), Pathways to Housing Development (sponsorship and financing for developers), Pathways to Housing Access (outreach, lease-up, and compliance monitoring), and Pathways to Asset Management (converting distressed properties into stable, performing assets).
- How can I get help buying a home in NYC?
- Through NYC Housing Partnership's Pathways to Homeownership program, first-time homebuyers receive pre-purchase education, one-on-one counseling, and access to down payment assistance including HomeFirst (up to $100,000) and SONYMA DPAL ($15,000). HPDC is a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency and HPD-Approved HomeFirst Agency.
- Does NYC Housing Partnership help with affordable housing development?
- Yes. Through Pathways to Housing Development, NYC Housing Partnership provides project sponsorship, financing coordination, construction oversight, and regulatory compliance support. Since 1983, the organization has facilitated the development and preservation of housing for over 99,000 families with more than $11 billion in private financing.