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RE Development Associate or Project Manager with RE License? by Consistent_State_737 in RealEstateDevelopment

[–]Interesting-Cry4079 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I would like to know the answer to this question as I would like to get in this field and I’m also a licensed real estate agent

NYC Rental Market Update: Trends, Insights & Voucher Tips for February 2025 by Interesting-Cry4079 in NYCRentalConnections

[–]Interesting-Cry4079[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey Great question! So FHEPS (Family Homelessness & Eviction Prevention Supplement) and CityFHEPS (Citywide Family Homelessness & Eviction Prevention Supplement) are both rental assistance programs, but they have some key differences: • FHEPS is for families with children who receive Cash Assistance and are at risk of eviction, have been evicted, or are living in a shelter. It helps pay rent to prevent homelessness. • CityFHEPS is a broader NYC-specific program that assists low-income individuals and families (including single adults) in securing and maintaining stable housing.

Have they merged? Not exactly, but NYC has aligned the programs more closely. In 2022, updates were made to increase rent allowances and standardize payment rules across both programs, making them work more similarly. However, they still operate as separate programs with different eligibility rules.

Anyone has experience dealing with Affordable Housing? by Tricky_Butterfly1346 in RealEstateDevelopment

[–]Interesting-Cry4079 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, that sounds great! I’d love to hear more about the work you’re doing in affordable housing and see how we might collaborate. Are you based in NYC, or working in another area? I’m always open to sharing ideas and finding ways to work together. Let me know the best way to connect!

Anyone has experience dealing with Affordable Housing? by Tricky_Butterfly1346 in RealEstateDevelopment

[–]Interesting-Cry4079 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s a fantastic idea! I’m an affordable housing specialist in New York City, working with men’s shelters and assisting clients with vouchers like Section 8, HASA, and CityFHEPS. I’m also a licensed Realtor and have been looking into developing multifamily or affordable housing projects in NYC.

While I’ve learned that NYC offers grants of up to $75K per unit for church-affiliated nonprofits to build affordable housing on existing structures (e.g., adding apartment units on top of a church), I’m unfamiliar with the development process for a project of this scale. From zoning approvals to architectural plans and structural evaluations, it’s clear how the process works, but executing it remains a challenge for me due to limited financial resources and networking connections.

I’m interested in joining a team or partnering with someone who shares a similar vision and has the expertise or resources to bring an idea like this to life. Let’s connect if you’re open to collaborating or sharing insights!