Assembled by our Director of Advocacy and Organizing, this resource guide is designed to support individuals and families in finding and maintaining stable housing. While Goddard Riverside offers affordable housing and related services, we understand that navigating the broader housing system can be challenging. This list of resources and organizations provides additional guidance and services for affordable housing opportunities.
We hope these links help you access the support and information you need!
Links to Help You Find and Apply for Housing in NYC
Emergency Assistance
NYC agencies – emergency shelter: portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-02501 or call 311.
NYC Agencies – Eviction & Homelessness Prevention: www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/homelessness-prevention.page
Housing Court Answers: housingcourtanswers.org – Assistance with NYC Housing Court, including court procedures and code enforcement. Call 212-962-4795.
Find Affordable Housing
Explore these websites for different types of housing, income guidelines, application processes, and waiting lists:
NYC Affordable Housing Resource Center: portal.311.nyc.gov/article/?kanumber=KA-01966 or call 311.
- Note: NYC partners with community-based service organizations to employ Housing Ambassadors or you can connect with Affordable for New York, both of whom assist applicants with the affordable housing application process.
- Guides on using Housing Connect: https://housingconnect.nyc.gov/PublicWeb/about-us/training and https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-connect-application-guides.page
NYC Rent Guidelines Board: rentguidelinesboard.cityofnewyork.us/resources/apartment-hunting – Includes tips and links (or call 212-385-2934).
HPD Housing Connect Rentals: www1.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/housing-connect-rentals.page – Sign up for email notices on new affordable housing lotteries. Call 212-863-5610 or 311.
- See also: NYC Housing Development Corporation.
Dept for the Aging (DFTA): www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/news-reports/publications.page – Guides for senior housing programs by borough. Call 311.
The State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods report by Furman Center, NYU: furmancenter.org/stateofthecity – Data by community, worth exploring.
Center for Urban Community Services: www.cucs.org/services/housing – List of vacancies for “Supportive Housing” (or call 212-801-3300).
- See also: Supportive Housing Network of NY.
NYS Office for the Aging: aging.ny.gov/programs/housing – Overview and local Aging offices (call 1-877-428-8844).
NYS Housing and Community Renewal: https://hcr.ny.gov/rental-programs-and-asset-management
- See also: for listings in NYS, see: nyhousingsearch.gov and www.nyhousingsearch.gov/Resources.html
HUD (US Housing & Urban Development): www.hud.gov and Resources – Search for NYS listings (NYC office: 212-264-8000).
Long Term Care Community Coalition: http://www.ltccc.org – Information on assisted living & nursing homes (call 212-385-0355).
Center for Independence of the Disabled-NY: www.cidny.org/housing – Assistance with accessible housing (call 212-674-2300).
- See also: Independence Care System – Support for seniors and adults with physical disabilities and chronic conditions to live at home.
NYC Dept of Consumer Affairs – Office of Financial Empowerment: www.nyc.gov/html/ofe/html/home/home.shtml (call 311 to be connected).