Where Homeowners Find Answers
Need help with your home? Talk to us for free — today.
A partnership between the Center for NYC Neighborhoods and the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development.
We connect you to free, trusted help to keep your home.
About Us
What We Do
We give free, trusted help to homeowners. We connect you to real experts who can help you:
• Avoid scams from contractors or lenders
• Get help paying for repairs
• Sign up for money-saving programs
• Buy a home
• Stop foreclosure or get legal help
• Get low-cost loans
• Lower energy bills with home upgrades
• Protect your home with estate planning
Who We Help
We provide free, confidential support to help NYC homeowners protect and keep their homes.
Whether you’re behind on payments, facing home repair challenges, or dealing with confusing paperwork, we’re here for you.
Why We’re Here
Owning a home in NYC can be hard. But you’re not alone.
We help New Yorkers like you to stay in their homes and keep their neighborhoods strong. We’re backed by the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, a nonprofit organization that has protected homeowners since 2008. We also partner with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development and local community-based organizations across the city.
How to Find Us
Meet us at community events around the city, call us at 646-786-0888, or connect with us online by filling out the form below.
Tell us what you need. We’ll connect you to housing and legal experts who can help.
Prefer In-Person Help? See our Upcoming Events.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
6–7:30 pm
Picturing Flood Resilience
Hosted by New York Sea Grant; Queens Memory Project
Central Branch of the Queens Public Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, NY 11432
Thursday, December 4, 2025
6–8 pm
Rainproof Flatbush
Hosted by Central x South East Brooklyn CDC (CxSE Brooklyn)
Crown Heights Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library, 560 New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Friday, December 6, 2025
12–2 pm
Deed Theft Panel (via Zoom)
Hosted by Senator Jabari Brisport
Zoom web link TBD
Sunday, April 19, 2026
12–6 pm
Earth Day 2026
Hosted by Earth Day Initiative
Union Square Park New York, NY 10003
Need Help With Your Home? Talk to us for Free — Today.
Learn more about your flood risk and protect your home. Visit FloodHelpNY.
The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development has a Guide for NYC homeowners
with help on repairs, code violations, financial assistance, and local laws.
The Homeowner Help Desk is a partnership between the Center for NYC Neighborhoods, a nonprofit organization that has protected homeowners since 2008, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development, and local community-based organizations.
Our Help Desk Partners
Brooklyn Legal Services
Brooklyn Neighborhoods Services
Build Up Justice NYC
Chhaya CDC
City Bar Justice
Grow Brooklyn
Housing and Family Services of Greater NY
Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA)
Neighborhood Housing Services New York City
Neighborhood Housing Services Brooklyn
Neighborhoods For A Sustainable Future (N4SF) - NHSSI
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
New York Legal Assistance Group
Northfield Community LDC
Staten Island Legal Services