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Volume XXXV Number 9

predatory equity investment suit filed

Last week, Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., and City Council Member Fernando Cabrera stood with dozens of Bronx tenants, attorneys from Legal Services NYC-Bronx (LS-NYC Bronx) and advocates from the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) and the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) to announce a new legal strategy that could serve as a valuable weapon for tenants living in distressed apartment buildings that are going through foreclosure. A motion being filed by LSNYC Bronx, on behalf of tenants living in a portfolio of ten distressed apartment buildings, argues that once a foreclosure action is initiated, and a court-appointed receiver is in place, the mortgage holder can be held liable for maintaining building conditions.

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Photo: Speaker Quinn with Borough President Diaz, Council Member Cabrera, LS-NYC Bronx Housing Unit Deputy Director Jonathan Levy, building tenants and community activists (LS-NYC)

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Conditions in the buildings have gone from bad to horrible-- the 542 apartments in the Milbank portfolio have more than 4700 outstanding code violations.

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On Thursday May 6 Michael Sweringen, President, microLEADERSHIP Inc with ANHD present ways to address Retrofitting Energy Conservation Measures with a focus on the cost benefits of the Low Hanging Fruit and The Crisis of Global Warming. Contact: Mike Bucci at 347-306-1745 mgbucci@aol.com or Moses Gates moses.g@anhd.org

US Dept. of Energy, Golden Field Office is accepting non-profit entities as applicants under a $30 million Weatherization Innovation Pilot Program for innovative weatherization projects. This program intends to promote innovative ways to weatherize homes of low-income customers. Details on this grant are available below http://www07.grants. gov/search/search. do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=53958
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Thanks to innovative attorneys at Legal Services NYC - Bronx (LS-NYC Bronx) a new strategy has been unleashed which may be successful in getting banks and Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) to take responsibility for maintaining and repairing the physical conditions in overleveraged properties that are going through foreclosure. North West Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition (NWBCCC) and the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board (UHAB) have been organizing tenants in a collection of 10 highly distressed and severely overleveraged buildings located in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx. The rent-regulated properties were purchased by a Los Angeles based private equity firm, Milbank Real Estate, in 2007 for more than $40 million. Conditions in the buildings have gone from bad to horrible-- the 542 apartments in the Milbank portfolio have more than 4700 outstanding code violations. In 2009 the lender declared the loans in default and initiated foreclosure proceedings. Milbank Real Estate has been missing in action, apparently having retreated back to sunny LA.

On behalf of the Milbank tenants, LS-NYC Bronx intervened in the foreclosure proceedings and asserted that the lender--in this case a CMBS controlled by Wells Fargo and Special Serviced by LNR Partners is responsible for maintaining the buildings according to local housing code standards while the foreclosure is in process. If the legal claim is successful, the courts could require the CMBS to expend substantial resources to bring these properties back up to code. There are currently almost 5000 apartments in NYC that are in foreclosure as a direct result of Predatory Equity investment, and news reports indicate that similar spikes in multi-family foreclosures are occurring in low-income neighborhoods across the country. According to NWBCC, We are very hopeful that this new strategy will serve as an important tool in forcing the lenders and Wall Street banks who made these risky investments to finally take some responsibility for the destruction they have left in their wake.

Bronx Tenants Announce Lawsuit Against Landlord

By: Vivian Lee | NY1 About 30 tenants were joined by attorneys from the Urban Justice Center and the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition to announce a lawsuit against the landlord of 2710 Bainbridge Avenue. Residents in the Fordham building said the landlord ignored numerous requests for major repairs. At a protest outside of their building today, the residents said that the landlord has refused to fix crumbling walls, moldy tiles, clogged drains and cracked windows. A fifth-floor tenant said one of his windows was broken by someone coming down the fire escape, and remained unfixed a year-and-a-half later. Other tenants said they have resorted to replacing the windows with plywood to keep out the cold. They said the lack of repairs has put their lives at risk. All of our outlets dont work. You hear rats fighting in the wall. You can hear them, said tenant Peggy Vargas. I mean, I run out of the apartment sometimes Im so scared. The doors are not locked. I come in late and I dont know whos going to hit me. I pay $1,150 in rent. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development said the landlord has about 200 serious violations filed against him, worth about $350,000 in penalties. We found ourselves today not able to wait any longer, said Bronx Assemblyman Jose Rivera, who joined the tenants at the protest. Weve been working with organizers from the Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition to take on Frank Palazzolo, who is one of the worst landlords that New York City has ever seen, said Urban Justice Centers Garrett Wright. This morning we filed a lawsuit in Bronx Housing Court, seeking to have the court appoint an independent administrator take over the property here and start making the repairs that are badly needed here. According to the HPD, the building is part of the alternative-enforcement program, which tries to group the worst landlords together and tries to get them to make repairs. However, tenants say that since the building has been part of the program since 2008, they have not seen any repairs made.
Read Full Article: http://www.ny1.com/6-bronx-news-content/116209/tenants-in-the-bronx-announce-lawsuit-against-landlord

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HOUSING

IN THE NEWS

Tenants in Worst Landlords Bronx Buildings Take Wall Street Not Their Landlord to Court
By By Elizabeth Dwoskin | The Village Voice On the heels of the Voices 10 Worst Landlords series, tenants in 10 foreclosed buildings in the Bronx run into the ground by dishonoree Milbank Real Estate are going to court with a new strategy that directly targets Wall Street. Backed up by local pols, theyre asking a judge today to force mortgage-holder Wells Fargo itself to take direct responsibility for, and shell out millions to fix, nearly 4,500 housing code violations. The buildings are in foreclosure proceedings in Bronx Supreme Court after Milbank, run by L.A. brothers Aaron and Solyman Yashouafar, defaulted early last year on a $35 million mortgage. A court-appointed receiver is operating the buildings. But they have slid further into decay, say sources close to the situation, because Wells Fargo isnt forking up the cash to maintain them even at their previously poor level. The Milbank tenants have suffered the consequences of Wall Streets reckless lending practices for too long, Jonathan Levy, deputy director of the Legal ServicesNYC Bronx Housing Unit, says. The lenders must be held accountable for the costs of repairing the damage. Since the Voice series (Part 1, which includes Milbank; Part 2), the Times and heavyweight politicians have hopped on board to support the Milbank tenants new strategy. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., and Council Member Fernando Cabrera conducted a press conference today with the tenants, their advocates at the Urban Homesteading Assistance Board, and their lawyers. The new strategy, in this case a motion thats part of the foreclosure proceedings, could have wide-ranging impact on other overextended landlords that were able to get loans from reckless banks. If the court holds the bank responsible, a Times story says, the move could discourage other banks from entering foreclosure proceedings on other properties, leaving buildings to sink deeper into limbo. The Milbank buildings could hardly sink any deeper. The buildings are unlivable, tenants say, and the Voices own on-site inspection backs that up. The mortgage holder is technically a $3 billion commercial mortgage-backed security trust controlled by

Read Full Article: http://blogs.villagevoice.com/runninscared/archives/2010/04/tenants_in_wors.php

Wells Fargo and loan-servicer LNR Partners Inc. After Milbank defaulted, the trust started foreclosure proceedings. The Yashouafar brothers held the buildings for barely two years before defaulting on their loan. They also own other buildings in the Bronx. A few months ago, Joe Cicciu, the court-appointed receiver, told the Voice, Its triage, you know? I almost feel like Im on a battlefield with the wounded coming in. Not everyone is shot up, sometimes these are only flesh wounds. So we go to some of those apartments and try to fix things, patch things up, to give people a chance to live in decent apartments. But for people with the collapsing ceilings, we are trying to relocate them into vacant units. The problem is, most of the vacant units need a gut renovation! And we dont have the dollars for that anymore. This new court action doesnt name a dollar figure, but Cicciu previously told the Voice, If were talking about bringing the buildings up to the quality that they are supposed to be, then were talking about tens of millions of dollars.

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building owners, expedites the availability of information to tenants, and protects the environment and cuts costs by dramatically reducing the use of paper. This is the latest in a series of steps DHCR has taken to utilize technology to improve transparency and improve efficiency in order to administer the rent laws in an open, fair, and responsible manner. DHCR has implemented a variety of enhancements to its Rent Administration Office over the past several years, including; increasing outreach to tenants, tenant organizations, and landlords; making forms available online; and allowing owners to file Maximum Base Rent forms and Annual Fuel Cost Adjustment reports electronically on the DHCR website, reducing costs and paperwork. Easy-Rent-Reg can be used to register properties from 2008 to the present. Owners may input currentyear data into the online system starting immediately. Registrations prior to 2008 must be completed manually. Visit the DHCR website at http://nysdhcr.gov/Apps/ RentReg/ for details on using Easy-Rent-Reg.

DHCR Announces New Online Rent Registration

http://www.dhcr.state.ny.us The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) today announced that owners of rent regulated apartments in New York State can now fulfill their Annual Rent Registration requirement completely online, avoiding time-consuming errors and eliminating paperwork and the need to mail forms or disks to DHCR. DHCRs new Easy-Rent-Reg is a web-based system that allows owners to complete and submit registrations on the web, print tenant forms, and certify registrations online. Buildings will be processed quickly, efficiently, and mistake-free. Easy-Rent-Reg is secure and simple to use. It streamlines the entry process, automates certification and submission, produces printed forms, and allows building and apartment information to be updated as changes occur during the year, making it easier for future annual filings. Information is stored on a DHCR server, eliminating the need for users to perform their own back-ups. Brian Lawlor, Commissioner of DHCR and CEO and President of nyhomes, said, This new system is a win-win for all involved. It simplifies the process for

10th Annual New York State Supportive Housing Conference

You can now register online for the Supportive Housing Network of New Yorks 10th Annual New York State Supportive Housing Conference on Thursday, June 10th at the New York Marriott Marquis. By registering online you will automatically enter a raffle for great prizes from Network sponsors. The conference will feature workshops on new federal funding opportunities; innovative financing models; cost-effective ways to green your buildings; supportive housing for young adults, high-risk families, people exiting prison and veterans; and best-practices targeted to management, frontline and development staff.

The networking lunch and post-conference reception are times to catch up with colleagues. And a select group of exhibitors will be on hand all day with information about their products and services. The New York State Supportive Housing Conference is the one time of the year when supportive housings leaders can catch up with each other and hear everything going on in the worlds of supportive housing and serving people with special needs. Dont miss this opportunity to see, hear and share the latest innovations in the field. If you would prefer to register via fax, just download the fax registration form here: http://www.shnny.org/ FaxRegistrationForm.pdf.

Suit Filed on Behalf of Queens Restaurant Workers

Last week CDP and the Urban Justice Center will be Served! Campaign announced a lawsuit on behalf of two former employees of Guang Zhou Restaurant in Queens, seeking unpaid wages, back pay, reinstatement, and damages from the workers former employer. The suit alleges that the workers were paid as little as $1.68 an hour, were never paid overtime despite

frequent 55-hour weeks, and were retaliated against for complaining about their rights. Guang Zhou is also being investigated by the National Labor Relations Board, which filed charges against the restaurant in March 2010 for violating labor law by preventing employees from organizing. Read coverage in the NY Times http://www.urbanjustice.org/pdf/press/ nytimes_14apr10.pdf

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The Community Organizer Apprenticeship Recruitment Drive Cycle 2: September 2010 - June 2011
Program Description
Ten month placement of an apprentice community organizer or leader with a host organization for purposes of skills and knowledge development Up to a $2280/month stipend (before taxes and deductions) for the apprentice provided by Center for Neighborhood Leadership and Public Allies Health Insurance (at no cost to apprentice or the host organization) Child Care and other supports for the Apprentice (as eligible) Academic accreditation/certification for the instructional and learning program A $4725 Public Allies (AmeriCorps) education award for the apprentice upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

For further information concerning Apprentice or Host Organization applications visit: www.anhd.org/cnlnyc/
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Resources
DEADLINE: MAY 18

NONPROFIT CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM

The Corporation for National and Community Service (the Corporation) will grant approximately $1 million for a two-year cooperative agreement to fund organizations to increase the capacity of a small number of intermediary grantees to work with small and midsize nonprofits in communities facing resource hardship challenges to develop and implement performance management systems. Grantees will provide recipients with organizational development assistance to establish procedures for measuring progress and improving performance towards intended outcomes leading to community impact. This assistance will be awarded and administered under the Uniform Administrative Requirements and OMBs Cost Principles applicable to the entity that receives the award. MORE DETAILS ON THIS GRANT ARE AVAILABLE BELOW http://www.nationalservice.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=81

NEW YORK CITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS CENTER II

DEADLINE: MAY 18

The Department of Small Business Services (DSBS) is seeking appropriately qualified vendors to provide outcomefocused services and assistance to small businesses and entrepreneurs at NYC Business Solutions Centers (BSCs or Centers), including, but not limited to: business courses, legal services (through partner attorneys providing pro-bono assistance), financing, business launch, recruitment services, training funds, and M/WBE Certification. The Centers operate in each borough from Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with each Center offering varying evening hours, depending on workshop and seminar schedules. MORE DETAILS ON THIS GRANT ARE AVAILABLE BELOW http://a856-internet.nyc.gov/nycvendoronline/vendorsearch/asp/Postings.asp?req_id=20100322020 or http://www.nyc.gov/html/sbs/html/about/rfp_801-SBS100002.shtml

RESEARCH ON FORECLOSURES AND CRIME

DEADLINE: JUNE 1

National Institute of Justice (NIJ) seeks to fund research proposals that explore and explain the links between place and crime in the specific context of the recent wave of residential property foreclosures. In this context, proposals may address either short-term or long-term patterns linking place and crime. Applications proposing research should explain how the proposed project will fill a critical gap in the fields knowledge and practice as well as identifying policy implications related to criminal justice. Between 1970 and 2000, the home foreclosure rate in the United States did not rise above 1.1 percent. Between 2001 and 2006, the foreclosure rate increased to as high as 20 percent. This abrupt shift in the 30-year pattern of foreclosures led researchers and policymakers alike to question the effects of this issue on urban problems, including crime. This solicitation seeks research proposals to examine the links between foreclosures, vacant properties, and crime. MORE DETAILS ON THIS GRANT ARE AVAILABLE BELOW http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000894.pdf

ECON. DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDING

DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30

The Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration is soliciting applications for public works, planning, local technical assistance, and economic adjustment assistance to address pressing economic recovery issues, particularly in economically distressed regions. The planning program helps support planning organizations in the development, implementation, revision or replacement of comprehensive economic development strategies to create and retain higherskill, higher-wage jobs, particularly for the unemployed and underemployed. MORE DETAILS ON THIS GRANT ARE AVAILABLE BELOW http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=48106

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CHARRETTE GRANTS

Enterprise Green Communities offers grant opportunities to help cover the costs of planning and implementing green components of affordable housing developments, as well as tracking their costs and benefits. They offer up to $75,000 in planning and construction grants, up to $5,000 to coordinate green design charrettes, and up to $5,000 for post-construction sustainability training. Before submitting an application, applicants are advised to review information posted on the website and to request the Green Communities Criteria and technical manual, which incorporate design criteria for locating on smart sites, conserving natural resources and promoting healthy living environments. These Green Communities Criteria define the minimum requirements for Green Communities projects and can be used as a guide for the Green Communities charrette process. MORE DETAILS ON THIS GRANT ARE AVAILABLE BELOW http://www.greencommunitiesonline.org/tools/funding/grants/charrette.asp#charrette1

MAIDEN LANE AND PIER 15 COMMERCIAL PAVILIONS

DEADLINE: JUNE 11

NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking proposals from qualified individuals or companies to lease, operate and maintain two enclosed pavilion spaces (the Pavilions) and adjacent accessory outdoor spaces along the East River Waterfront in Lower Manhattan. Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), NYCEDC aims to identify tenants with innovative programming concepts that will create a vital node of activity on the waterfront and will attract local residents and visitors to the waters edge. Potential uses for the Pavilions may include a food and beverage service, recreation space or market space; however NYCEDC is open to and interested in receiving additional use concepts and/or a combination of use concepts from respondents. The two Pavilions included in this RFP are an approximately 3,500 square foot pavilion located at the intersection of South Street and Maiden Lane directly beneath the elevated Franklin Delano Roosevelt Drive (the Maiden Lane Pavilion) and an approximately 1,000 square foot pavilion located on the newly-constructed Pier 15 (the Pier 15 Commercial Pavilion). Respondents to this RFP may choose to submit proposals that contemplate programming for either one of the Pavilions individually or both of the Pavilions together. MORE DETAILS ON THIS GRANT ARE AVAILABLE BELOW http://www.nycedc.com/ProjectsOpportunities/RFPsRFQsRFEIs/Pages/Opportunity109_PC.aspx

WEATHERIZATION INNOVATION PILOT PROGRAM

DEADLINE: JUNE 02

US Dept. of Energy, Golden Field Office is accepting applicants under a $30 million Weatherization Innovation Pilot Program for competitively selected innovative weatherization projects. This program intends to promote innovative ways to weatherize homes of low-income customers. Non-profit entities such as community development organizations; for-profit entities; institutions of higher education; Indian tribe economic development entities; and, consortia of these entities. Examples of potential recipients include, but are not limited to, current WAP local weatherization service providers, utility companies, private contractors, industry groups, non-profit organizations, labor unions, community groups, and foundations. MORE DETAILS ON THIS GRANT ARE AVAILABLE BELOW http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=53958

CONSULTANT SERVICES, WAGE STUDY

DEADLINE: MAY 14

New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) is seeking a consultant or consultant team to provide research and analysis consulting services (the Services) for a study of various wage requirements on jobs at certain City locations for workers within certain industries (the Study). MORE DETAILS ON THIS GRANT ARE AVAILABLE BELOW http://a856-internet.nyc.gov/nycvendoronline/vendorsearch/asp/Postings.asp?req_id=20100412043 or http://www.nycedc.com/ProjectsOpportunities/RFPsRFQsRFEIs/Pages/Opportunity107_PC.aspx

Citi Global Consumer Group Community Relations would like to invite you to participate in the NeighborWork Center for Homeownership Education and Counseling training Credit Counseling. Date: May 17-21, 2010 Time: 8:30 - 5:30 (workshop ends at 12:00 pm) Location: Hispanic Federation 55 Exchange Place Suite 501 New York, NY 10005 Cost: None Contact: lisa.banks@citi.com Training: H0260 - Counseling Borrowers to Purchase Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties
H0104 - Understanding Credit Scoring H0108 - Loan Servicing and Collections

WORKSHOPS:
Monday, May 17, 2010 H0260 - Counseling Borrowers to Purchase Real Estate Owned (REO) Properties In todays real estate market borrowers who are interested in purchasing a home will likely consider the growing inventory of Real Estate Owned (REO) property. These properties may offer attractive pricing, but also present hidden challenges and pitfalls to potential buyers. Homeownership counselors, providing comprehensive individual counseling, can equip clients with timely information to make informed decisions and protect their future asset. Participants attending this course will learn: Who is selling these properties (from nonprofits, municipalities, banks, etc.); How to assist your client through careful analysis of the sales contract; How to engage home inspectors and avoid the pitfalls of purchasing as is properties; How to determine if special financing may be available for clients purchasing REO properties.; What are the counseling program details of HUDs Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), and how to determine if this program can help meet the needs of your clients. Tuesday, May 28, 2010 H0104 - Understanding Credit Scoring Most lenders utilize credit scoring as a tool to help evaluate the credit risk of borrowers. This is certainly the case with many mortgage lenders. Credit scores aid lenders in predicting how creditworthy a borrower is or how likely they are to repay the debt. Many lenders also incorporate risk based pricing into their credit decisions based upon the credit score. With this knowledge, homeownership educators and counselors are better prepared to help clients improve their credit scores and positively impact their financial status. Wednesday Friday, May 19 21, 2010 H0108 Loan Servicing and Collections This course will review the policies, procedures and accounting systems that nonprofit lenders and servicers must use to maintain their mortgage loan portfolios and prevent losses. You will examine effective documentation systems and learn practical techniques for controlling risks and avoiding default and foreclosure. Conventional and FHA default and loss mitigation processes will be examined and discussed. Case studies are utilized through interactive exercises as a learning tool. Recommended for staff, management and board members concerned with improving servicing and collections operations.

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WINTER/SPRING 2010 COURSES & WORKSHOPS IN HOUSING PRODUCTION AND PRESERVATION

MANAGING & MAINTAINING YOUR HOUSING PORTFOLIO: Asset & Property Management and Maintenance of Affordable Multi-Family Housing Best Practices.
This beefed-up series of nine (9) trainings is specifically geared for building managers and back office staff, superintendents & maintenance staff of nonprofit housing agencies that develop, manage and maintain affordable housing. The course will be presented by affordable housing experts, contractors and professional property managers. DATES: 9 consecutive Thursdays until Thursday, May 20, 2010. TIME: 1:00 PM. - 4:30 PM. LOCATION: ANHD offices, unless otherwise indicated. COST: $180 per agency for ANHD members ($270 Non-members). For single sessions: $30/ANHD members & $40/non-members. ANHD member agencies who sign up for the entire series, may send any two staff people they want from their organization for each presentation.

APRIL MAINTAINING & OPERATING HEATING PLANTS: Heating APRIL 29. 29. MAINTAINING & OPERATING HEATING PLANTS: Heating & Hot Water Systems with Henry Gifford, Heating & Hot Water Systems with Henry Gifford, Heating Contractor. Contractor. MAY 6. MAKING BUILDINGS PERFORM MORE EFFICIENTLY, REMAY MAKING BUILDINGS PERFORM MORE REVERSING DUCING6.MAINTENANCE & OPERATING COSTS &EFFICIENTLY, REDUCING MAINTENANCE & OPERATING COSTS & REGLOBAL WARMING: Retrofitting Energy Conservation Measures with VERSING cost benefits of the Low Hanging Fruit Conservation a focus on theGLOBAL WARMING: Retrofitting Energyand The Crisis of Measures with a focus Do About It with Michael Sweringen, PresiGlobal Warming - What Toon the cost benefits of the Low Hanging Fruit and The Crisis of Inc. dent, microLEADERSHIP Global Warming - What To Do About It with Michael Sweringen, President, microLEADERSHIP Inc. MAY 13. FIELD TRIP TO CONSTRUCTION SITE: Understanding upMAY 13. FIELD TRIP TO CONSTRUCTION mechanical, electrical, close the major building systems (envelope, SITE: Understanding up-close the major building systems Lewit. heat, cooling and plumbing) with Aaron (envelope, mechanical, electrical, heat, cooling and plumbing) with Aaron Lewit.
MAY (Dates TBD) OTHER POSSIBLE TRAININGS: o INSURANCE BASICS: Organizational, Property, Liability & Construction-related insurance issues. o APARTMENT MANAGEMENT CHECKLIST: Maintaining Best Practices. o FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Budgeting, Record Keeping, Reporting & Financial Software. To Register for MANAGING & MAINTAINING YOUR HOUSING PORTFOLIO (above): Please mail the application form (page 3) with payment to ANHD, 50 Broad St., Suite 1125, NY, NY 10004, Attn: Rita Mazza, or fax to 212-747-1114. (Make checks payable to ANHD) Contact Mike Bucci 347-306-1745/mgbucci@aol. com or Moses Gates moses.g@anhd.org with questions about this training. Advance registration required. Seating is limited with priority given to ANHD members.

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ASSISTANT FORECLOSURE COUNSELOR The NEW YORK MORTGAGE COALITION, a nonprofit collaboration of financial institutions and community-based housing agencies dedicated to creating affordable homeownership, is seeking an Assistant Foreclosure Counselor. The Coalition provides financial workshops, and pre- and post-purchase counseling. Our Foreclosure Prevention Program provides informational workshops and one-on-one counseling to help homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes.
Click here for Job duties and applicant qualifications or visit: www.anhdinc.org/jobs/jobsapril28.pdf

COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), is seeking a full-time Community Health Worker who will be responsible for providing community-wide asthma education and identifies, enrolls, and supports families of children with poorly controlled asthma for the period of one year. In particular, CHW offers families individualized asthma education, asthma management support, trigger reduction strategies, and links to clinical and social services.
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ENVIRONMENT JUSTICE ORGANIZER United Puerto Rican Organization of Sunset Park (UPROSE) is seeking candidates for the position of Environmental Justice Organizer to work closely with Executive Director to develop strategies for UPROSEs environmental and social justice programs, projects, and campaigns.
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ORGANIZING DIRECTOR Northwest Bronx Community and Clergy Coalition is looking to hire a Director of Congregational Organizing.
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SUPERINTENDENT Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty is seeking a Superintendent to supervise porters and handyman (if staffed) and maintain building operation systems by inspection and repair for 2 buildings in NYC as assigned by Residence Director.
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FAMILY SPECIALIST Jericho Project is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join its team as a full-time Family Specialist for its Scatter-site Housing Program for episodic homeless families. The Family Specialist will provide case management, service coordination and network with landlords to provide safe affordable housing for up to 10 families in the program.
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty is seeking a Director of Property Management.
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FACILITATED ENROLLER Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC), is seeking a full-time Facilitated Enroller who will be responsible for enrolling families and children in health insurance.
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PACC is hosting a FREE Financial Personal Finance Workshop!

Sessions begin Tuesday, May 4th and continue every Tuesday in May from 6:30pm - 8:30pm in PACCs Community Room at 226 Lefferts Place and Franklin Ave. in Brooklyn Course Highlights:Personal Financial Plan * Free Credit Report * Free Individual Counseling * Free Savings Account at a Credit Union * Personal Finance Course Diploma For More Info: 718-783-3549 Charrisse Smith Ext. 15 pacc@prattarea.org www.prattarea.org

CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE

ASSET & PROPERTY MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES

On Thursday May 6 Michael Sweringen, President, microLEADERSHIP Inc with ANHD present ways to address Retrofitting Energy Conservation Measures with a focus on the cost benefits of the Low Hanging Fruit and The Crisis of Global Warming. Contact: Mike Bucci at 347-306-1745 mgbucci@aol.com or Moses Gates moses.g@anhd.org

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FORECLOSURE PREVENTION HELP FREE Click here for event flyer

Every Tuesday at 2pm FREE help is available to homeowners behind or just concerned about their mortgage. RSVP for more info call 718.469.4679. Sponsored by Flatbush Development Corp., Neighborhood Housing Services of East Flatbush and the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, not-for-profit organizations. www.nhsnyc.org.

&T Bank has a long tradition of being olved in the cities, towns and neighborhoods which we operate. As a community bank, understand that the well-being of our mpany is connected to the well-being of the mmunities we serve. We offer both our time d our resources to make our communities ter places to live, work and grow.

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ORGANIZED RALLY
ANHD member NEDAP will organize a rally against Chase bank during its annual shareholders meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 2010, 9am at the banks headquarters on 1 Chase Plaza, New York, NY. Along with NEDAP, California Reinvestment Coalition, Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina, and Woodstock Institute, assert that Chase is spending millions to fight

e the difference our personal, local and longm commitment can make. After all, we live re too. Call us today at 212-350-2523, or it us at www.mtb.com.

needed Financial Reform.

Contact James Lewis, NEDAP (212) 680-5100X210