Affordable Co-ops and Organized Tenants Since 1973

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Statement to the New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings
December 2, 2025 For 50 years, UHAB has empowered low- and moderate-income residents to take control of their housing and become homeowners in the buildings where they already live. …
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Introducing our new General Counsel
Alexis brings over two decades of legal experience in civil litigation and transactional work with a deep focus on housing justice. Before joining UHAB, she led the Neighborhood Stabilization Project at Bronx Legal Services, where she worked to combat predatory lending and support low-income cooperative housing. Her career has included roles in both public interest and public practice. 
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Available Apartments

Want to live in an affordable co-op? There are apartments in multiple buildings open now.
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Our Community

UHAB works with rent-stabilized tenants and low-income cooperative homeowners. By empowering residents to create, manage, and defend their own homes, we position New Yorkers as their own best solution to our housing crisis.
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Upcoming Events

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Monday, 3/9

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Bookkeeping for TIL / HDFC Treasurers

897 Empire Blvd

897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States

Join us to review the responsibilities of the treasurer, a monthly financial report and HPD’s financial worksheets.

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Tuesday, 3/10

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Housing Court and Fair Housing

897 Empire Blvd

897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States

Taking residents to court for nonpayment is a last resort. Come learn how housing court works and your HDFC’s obligations under NYS and NYC fair housing laws.

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Wednesday, 3/11

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Selling Shares Part 1: Affordability & Prices

897 Empire Blvd

897, Empire Boulevard, New York, 11213, United States

Join us to discuss affordability, setting prices and selling shares in an HDFC cooperative. Be sure to check out part 2 for more information.

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Our Work

Explore resources for tenants and HDFC residents.

We believe housing works best when residents are in charge. Our work is to support tenants and cooperative homeowners at every stage of resident controlled affordable housing.

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Get Involved

Learn about how you can work with UHAB!

From tenant organizing in your neighborhood to learning about the history of affordable co-ops, we have flexible opportunities to get involved.

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About Us

50 years of community through cooperation.

We believe housing works best when residents are in charge. Our work is to support tenants and cooperative homeowners at every stage of resident controlled affordable housing.

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Explore resources for HDFC co-ops

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How does a cooperative operate?
Operating a cooperative takes organization and cooperation. This resource is a guide to some of the basic functions fo a co-op.
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Who Owns the Apartment? Dealing With Spouses, Roommates, and Children
Your co-op’s legal documents allow you to pass on ownership of your unit to a spouse, child, or non-relative.
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Shareholder Rights, Responsibilities, and Advantages
Learn the rights and responsibilities of an HDFC shareholder, plus what makes living in an HDFC so special.
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