Strategic Land Reutilization

Provides construction monitoring, plan and cost analysis, and technical assistance for residential rehabilitation projects, including multifamily buildings damaged by Hurricane Sandy under the Build it Back program.

Develops and preserves affordable housing by creating homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income households through citywide partnerships, including participation in a city-administered lottery to select qualified buyers.

Administers the NRNYC Home Repair Program and other initiatives that provide affordable, low-interest, and forgivable loans to repair homes damaged by disasters or deterioration, completing repairs in over 501 homes in neighborhoods like Far Rockaway, Queens.

Partners with HUD-approved counseling agencies to provide financial literacy training, mortgage product guidance, and downpayment assistance to first-time homebuyers, and distributes a homeowner manual to support new homeowners.

Oversees the stabilization, management, and rehabilitation planning of tax-foreclosed and distressed properties to support safe, affordable housing and prevent blight in New York City.

Coordinates the acquisition, demolition, rehabilitation, and resale of homes substantially damaged by Hurricane Sandy, including managing repair work for multifamily buildings through city-administered programs.

Acquires, rehabilitates, and sells vacant, foreclosed, or abandoned 1- to 4-family homes to low- and moderate-income households through programs like ACA and REO, with compliance to federal, state, and local regulations. Over 160 homes have been sold through these efforts.

Acquires, holds, and disposes of vacant, abandoned, or underutilized real property to return it to productive use, primarily through the City of Rochester Tax Foreclosure Auction. Manages and redevelops these properties for community benefit.

Provides public access to property assessment, tax, and water billing information for properties in Rochester, and enables users to generate detailed PDF reports and printable maps of specific properties through an interactive platform.

Acquires, remediates, and manages distressed properties in Buffalo to support regional urban economic development.

Acquired a 24-acre parcel near North Hill in 1987 and initiated acquisition of a 2.5-acre parcel from the Fishers Island School District, with voter approval, to expand housing and community infrastructure.

Owns and operates 37 properties, including 23 rental homes or apartments and 12 owner-occupied homes, providing affordable housing to year-round residents of Fishers Island. Properties are located at Winthrop Drive, Peters Way, and the Ferry Freight Building #209, with ongoing development and renovation projects to expand housing capacity.

Enables long-term residents to build equity by selling homes to qualified tenants under a formula-based pricing model that includes restricted resale terms to preserve affordability and community continuity.

Hosts an annual charity golf tournament at Hay Harbor Golf Club to support the organization’s mission and housing programs.

Acquires vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties through tax foreclosure and donations, and redevelops them to return to productive use, reduce community harms, and support neighborhood revitalization. This includes collaboration with developers, historic preservation experts, and community stakeholders on specific redevelopment projects.

Has adopted formal policies governing the acquisition, disposal, and sustainable redevelopment of land bank-owned properties to ensure transparency, community benefit, and environmental responsibility.

Posts procurement notices on its website, emails them to its mailing list, and advertises in local newspapers to ensure broad access to contracting and purchasing opportunities.

Prepares and publishes analyses to inform redevelopment decisions, such as the Analysis of Brownfield Cleanup Alternatives for the Monticello Manor site.