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Brooklyn Daily Eagle: ‘Officials applaud completion of Shepherd-Glenmore’

The Brooklyn Daily Eagle reported the official opening of a building with more than 50% supportive housing, which HousingPlus administers. Our partners at Spatial Equity Co., local elected officials, and government agencies, including the New York State Homes and Community Renewal Office and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, helped make this possible.

https://brooklyneagle.com/articles/2025/07/30/from-junkyard-to-affordable-and-supportive-housing-in-east-new-york

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Co-Development: Partnership for New Supportive Housing

On July 30, 2025, we will formally cut the ribbon on 365 Shepherd Avenue – the first building co-developed by HousingPlus and Spatial Equity. This moment marks a significant milestone for HousingPlus, as we continue to expand our role in creating both affordable and supportive housing. With this project, we’ve brought new units to market […]

Welcome Karen Ford, Chief Executive Officer

HousingPlus Welcomes Karen Ford as New CEO

We are excited to open a new chapter in empowering women and families across New York City. HousingPlus is thrilled to announce and welcome the appointment of Karen Ford as its new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement ushering in a new era for women and families across New York City was made by Board Chair […]

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A Brief Overview of NYC Tenants’ Rights

A Perspective on Tenants’ Rights, from a HousingPlus Tenant Tenants may not always be aware of their power or all of their rights. We recently sat down with HousingPlus tenant Beryl to discuss some of the major things she believes tenants may be unaware of. Beryl is an advocate for tenants; she encourages others to […]

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Understanding common terms in the New York City low-income housing landscape

Between the multiple programs, acronyms, and changing options, it can be easy to be confused about affordable housing options in New York City. As a large metropolis, New York City has more specialized programs and, therefore, many acronyms and terms that you may hear in the dialogue around housing for low-income families or families that have or are at risk of experiencing homelessness. 

This post will help our readers better understand the most common programs and specialized terms in the housing landscape in NYC. We’ll also attempt to give the quickest plain-language explanation of who is eligible for different programs and link to additional resources.