named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Accessory Apartment Development
Supports creation of accessory apartments within single-family homes through zoning incentives and permitting; includes inspection, Planning Board approval, and 99-year affordability requirements
Rivertown Lofts
66-unit rental project on Route 9A with 12 affordable units and 54 market-rate units; developed in partnership with a private developer
Workforce Housing Initiative
Provides housing units for individuals earning up to 125% of the Westchester County median income, including municipal and school employees
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Housing Policy Advocacy & Tenant Organizing 1 activity
- Advocacy for inclusionary zoning and workforce housingAdvocated for and implemented a 2013 local law requiring new developments with eight or more units to include 15% fair and affordable housing, with up to one-third of those units designated as workforce housing for households earning up to 125% of the median income in Westchester County, and mandated widespread marketing to promote diversity.
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Affordable Housing Development and Management 1 activity
- Development and management of affordable housing unitsBuilds, administers, and regulates affordable housing units for rental and ownership, including developing one- to three-bedroom units, accessory apartments, and larger multi-unit projects. Since 2018, the organization has proposed, approved, or constructed 2,089 affordable housing units, with 27 completed and occupied, 465 closed on or under construction, and 502 secured for approval.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Regulation and permitting of accessory apartmentsAdministers a regulatory process for accessory apartments, including issuing permits through the Planning Board with public hearings, conducting physical inspections for compliance with building codes, managing a three-year renewal cycle, and requiring reapplication within 60 days of property ownership change.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$7K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$6K
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balance sheet
Total assets$34K
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Net assets$34K
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue -6.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 2
- BOB LICHT — DIRECTOR
- NICK FRASCONE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Allied Community Enterprises Partner — Nonprofit organization collaborating on affordable housing solutions in Westchester County.
- Building Inspector Government — Conducts physical inspections and determines compliance with codes during initial permitting and renewal processes.
- Ginsburg Development Partner — Private developer that constructed the Rivertown Lofts project in collaboration with the Fund.
- Housing Action Council Partner — Organization managing availability inquiries for the Rivertown Lofts affordable units.
- Planning Board Government — Responsible for issuing permits, conducting public hearings, and making discretionary findings on accessory apartment applications.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Government — Follows HUD-set income limits and guidelines for affordable housing programs.
- Village Board of Hastings-on-Hudson Government — Adopted legislation and local laws to support affordable housing development and long-term affordability.
- Village Board of Hastings-on-Hudson Government — Established the Affordable Housing Committee in 1990 to advocate for and create affordable housing units.
- Village Planning Board of Hastings-on-Hudson Government — Authorized to grant density bonuses and other modifications to support affordable housing projects.
- Westchester County Government — Relies on Westchester County's area median income data and its HUD Exception Criteria status for setting local affordability standards.
- Westchester County Department of Planning Government — Collaborates with the County Executive's office on affordable housing initiatives and development progress.
- Westchester Not for Profit Housing Coalition Coalition — Coalition of nonprofit organizations working on affordable housing in Westchester County, including the target organization.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Housing Development 195 orgsmethodology: community-driven_developmentBy establishing resident-led committees in partnership with local government, the organization creates affordable housing solutions that are more responsive to community needs and more likely to gain local support, because community ownership increases trust and program legitimacy.shared approach: Community-Centered Co-Creation →
- Incentive-Based Zoning for Private Development 40 orgsmethodology: incentive-based_zoningBy offering density bonuses and regulatory incentives, the organization encourages private developers to include affordable units in market-rate projects, because aligning developer incentives with public goals increases the supply of affordable housing without relying solely on public funding.shared approach: Community Land Stewardship →
- Locally-Tailored Income Eligibility 40 orgsmethodology: local_amenity_adjustmentBy using locally adjusted AMI thresholds—enabled by HUD Exception Criteria—the organization sets more accurate income eligibility standards that reflect the true cost of living in high-cost areas like Westchester County, because region-specific benchmarks improve targeting and access for residents who are cost-burdened but excluded by national standards.shared approach: Community Land Stewardship →
- Long-Term Affordability via Legal Restrictions 40 orgsmethodology: long-term_affordabilityBy implementing 99-year affordability restrictions, the organization ensures that subsidized housing units remain accessible to low- and moderate-income households over time, because long-term covenants prevent market reabsorption and maintain community integration.shared approach: Community Land Stewardship →