Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County
@habitatnycwc.bsky.social
Habitat NYC and Westchester builds a more equitable New York by building, preserving and advocating for quality, affordable homeownership.
habitatnycwc.org
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🎉 Sakina & Charles are officially HOMEOWNERS! 🎉
We closed on the first of 16 Habitat homes in Queens—permanently affordable through the Interboro Community Land Trust. Just in time for Thanksgiving, they’re home for the holidays!
We closed on the first of 16 Habitat homes in Queens—permanently affordable through the Interboro Community Land Trust. Just in time for Thanksgiving, they’re home for the holidays!
November 25, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🎉 Sakina & Charles are officially HOMEOWNERS! 🎉
We closed on the first of 16 Habitat homes in Queens—permanently affordable through the Interboro Community Land Trust. Just in time for Thanksgiving, they’re home for the holidays!
We closed on the first of 16 Habitat homes in Queens—permanently affordable through the Interboro Community Land Trust. Just in time for Thanksgiving, they’re home for the holidays!
🚨 Tomorrow! Our CEO Sabrina Lippman joins the Building New York Series panel on affordable housing with top industry leaders—discussing development, financing & strategies for NYC’s housing future.
🗓 Nov 18 | 5:30 PM 📍 NYC Bar Association
Register: services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?...
🗓 Nov 18 | 5:30 PM 📍 NYC Bar Association
Register: services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?...
November 17, 2025 at 5:10 PM
🚨 Tomorrow! Our CEO Sabrina Lippman joins the Building New York Series panel on affordable housing with top industry leaders—discussing development, financing & strategies for NYC’s housing future.
🗓 Nov 18 | 5:30 PM 📍 NYC Bar Association
Register: services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?...
🗓 Nov 18 | 5:30 PM 📍 NYC Bar Association
Register: services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?...
What a night! 🎉 Our 2025 #HabitatHouseParty lit up the Metropolitan Club! Huge thanks to host Gina Brillon & DJ Tara for the vibes. 🙌 Congrats to honorees @Maria Torres-Springer, Jeanique Druses, Erica F. Buckley & Pastor Josias & Helen Rodriguez—leaders shaping housing justice! 💙 #HabitatHouseParty
November 14, 2025 at 6:48 PM
What a night! 🎉 Our 2025 #HabitatHouseParty lit up the Metropolitan Club! Huge thanks to host Gina Brillon & DJ Tara for the vibes. 🙌 Congrats to honorees @Maria Torres-Springer, Jeanique Druses, Erica F. Buckley & Pastor Josias & Helen Rodriguez—leaders shaping housing justice! 💙 #HabitatHouseParty
Big Win!🎉 New Yorkers overwhelmingly approved Ballot Proposals 2, 3, and 4!
Thank you to everyone who voted YES and helped pave the way for more affordable housing. Together, we’re building stronger communities!
#AffordableHousing #CommunityFirst #WeVoted #LocalElectionsMatter
Thank you to everyone who voted YES and helped pave the way for more affordable housing. Together, we’re building stronger communities!
#AffordableHousing #CommunityFirst #WeVoted #LocalElectionsMatter
November 7, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Big Win!🎉 New Yorkers overwhelmingly approved Ballot Proposals 2, 3, and 4!
Thank you to everyone who voted YES and helped pave the way for more affordable housing. Together, we’re building stronger communities!
#AffordableHousing #CommunityFirst #WeVoted #LocalElectionsMatter
Thank you to everyone who voted YES and helped pave the way for more affordable housing. Together, we’re building stronger communities!
#AffordableHousing #CommunityFirst #WeVoted #LocalElectionsMatter
NYC voters: Flip your ballot and vote YES on Props 2, 3 & 4! ✅
These proposals help deliver affordable housing faster, simplify modest projects, and create a fair appeals process that balances local input with citywide needs.
Early voting is open—make housing progress happen.
#AffordableHousing
These proposals help deliver affordable housing faster, simplify modest projects, and create a fair appeals process that balances local input with citywide needs.
Early voting is open—make housing progress happen.
#AffordableHousing
October 31, 2025 at 6:12 PM
NYC voters: Flip your ballot and vote YES on Props 2, 3 & 4! ✅
These proposals help deliver affordable housing faster, simplify modest projects, and create a fair appeals process that balances local input with citywide needs.
Early voting is open—make housing progress happen.
#AffordableHousing
These proposals help deliver affordable housing faster, simplify modest projects, and create a fair appeals process that balances local input with citywide needs.
Early voting is open—make housing progress happen.
#AffordableHousing
@governor.ny.gov has signed the Tax Fairness legislation (A355-C/S1718-B), allowing local governments to opt in to a property tax incentive that makes homes built by Habitat and other nonprofits more affordable for low- and moderate-income families.
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
Governor Hochul Signs Legislative Package to Bolster Homeownership and Strengthen Protections for Renters
Governor Hochul signed a legislative package to bolster homeownership and strengthen protections for renters.
www.governor.ny.gov
October 22, 2025 at 7:51 PM
@governor.ny.gov has signed the Tax Fairness legislation (A355-C/S1718-B), allowing local governments to opt in to a property tax incentive that makes homes built by Habitat and other nonprofits more affordable for low- and moderate-income families.
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
www.governor.ny.gov/news/governo...
The Habitat NYC Community Fund participated in Asset Funders Network’s latest Short Take, Affordable Homeownership Through CDFIs. The piece explores how CDFIs and funders can work together to expand access to affordable, sustainable homeownership.
Read more: link.edgepilot.com/s/e53624f7/T...
Read more: link.edgepilot.com/s/e53624f7/T...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Habitat NYC Community Fund participated in Asset Funders Network’s latest Short Take, Affordable Homeownership Through CDFIs. The piece explores how CDFIs and funders can work together to expand access to affordable, sustainable homeownership.
Read more: link.edgepilot.com/s/e53624f7/T...
Read more: link.edgepilot.com/s/e53624f7/T...
💙Meet our Habitat House Party honorees: Pastor Josias & Helen Rodriguez! Leaders of All Souls Evangelical Church in the Bronx, they’ve been vital partners in our Vyse Ave project— offering guidance & embracing our mission.
Learn more: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#pastor-josias-and-helen-rodriguez-2
Learn more: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#pastor-josias-and-helen-rodriguez-2
October 17, 2025 at 1:53 PM
💙Meet our Habitat House Party honorees: Pastor Josias & Helen Rodriguez! Leaders of All Souls Evangelical Church in the Bronx, they’ve been vital partners in our Vyse Ave project— offering guidance & embracing our mission.
Learn more: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#pastor-josias-and-helen-rodriguez-2
Learn more: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#pastor-josias-and-helen-rodriguez-2
✨ Meet Habitat House Party honoree Erica F. Buckley! A leading advocate for housing equity, she championed the Affordable Housing Retention Act, helping turn rentals into ownership for New Yorkers. As Partner at @nixonpeabody.bsky.social, she continues shaping housing policy.
October 16, 2025 at 8:10 PM
✨ Meet Habitat House Party honoree Erica F. Buckley! A leading advocate for housing equity, she championed the Affordable Housing Retention Act, helping turn rentals into ownership for New Yorkers. As Partner at @nixonpeabody.bsky.social, she continues shaping housing policy.
🎉Meet Habitat House Party Honoree: Maria Torres-Springer!
From leading historic housing efforts as NYC’s First Deputy Mayor to shaping equity at the Ford Foundation, she will continue to advance housing justice as President of the Charles H. Revson Foundation.
habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#ma...
From leading historic housing efforts as NYC’s First Deputy Mayor to shaping equity at the Ford Foundation, she will continue to advance housing justice as President of the Charles H. Revson Foundation.
habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#ma...
October 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🎉Meet Habitat House Party Honoree: Maria Torres-Springer!
From leading historic housing efforts as NYC’s First Deputy Mayor to shaping equity at the Ford Foundation, she will continue to advance housing justice as President of the Charles H. Revson Foundation.
habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#ma...
From leading historic housing efforts as NYC’s First Deputy Mayor to shaping equity at the Ford Foundation, she will continue to advance housing justice as President of the Charles H. Revson Foundation.
habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#ma...
Meet Jeanique Druses - one of our Habitat House Party honorees!
As Northeast Region Executive for Global Philanthropy at @jpmorganchasebank.bsky.social, Jeanique leads major investments in affordable housing across NYC.
Learn more: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#jeanique-druses-2
As Northeast Region Executive for Global Philanthropy at @jpmorganchasebank.bsky.social, Jeanique leads major investments in affordable housing across NYC.
Learn more: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#jeanique-druses-2
October 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Meet Jeanique Druses - one of our Habitat House Party honorees!
As Northeast Region Executive for Global Philanthropy at @jpmorganchasebank.bsky.social, Jeanique leads major investments in affordable housing across NYC.
Learn more: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#jeanique-druses-2
As Northeast Region Executive for Global Philanthropy at @jpmorganchasebank.bsky.social, Jeanique leads major investments in affordable housing across NYC.
Learn more: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/#jeanique-druses-2
🎉 Meet our 2025 Habitat House Party Honorees—housing heroes reshaping homeownership with creativity, boldness & community roots!
✨Jeanique Druses: JPMorgan Chase
✨ Maria Torres-Springer: Charles H. Revson Foundation
✨ Erica F. Buckley @nixonpeabody.bsky.social
✨ Pastor Josias & Helen Rodriguez
✨Jeanique Druses: JPMorgan Chase
✨ Maria Torres-Springer: Charles H. Revson Foundation
✨ Erica F. Buckley @nixonpeabody.bsky.social
✨ Pastor Josias & Helen Rodriguez
October 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
🎉 Meet our 2025 Habitat House Party Honorees—housing heroes reshaping homeownership with creativity, boldness & community roots!
✨Jeanique Druses: JPMorgan Chase
✨ Maria Torres-Springer: Charles H. Revson Foundation
✨ Erica F. Buckley @nixonpeabody.bsky.social
✨ Pastor Josias & Helen Rodriguez
✨Jeanique Druses: JPMorgan Chase
✨ Maria Torres-Springer: Charles H. Revson Foundation
✨ Erica F. Buckley @nixonpeabody.bsky.social
✨ Pastor Josias & Helen Rodriguez
🎉 The 2025 Habitat House Party is almost here—and we couldn’t do it without our incredible sponsors! 💙
Together, we’re framing the future of housing—with bold ideas, lasting impact, and a whole lot of heart.
Tickets & sponsorships are available: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/
Together, we’re framing the future of housing—with bold ideas, lasting impact, and a whole lot of heart.
Tickets & sponsorships are available: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/
October 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
🎉 The 2025 Habitat House Party is almost here—and we couldn’t do it without our incredible sponsors! 💙
Together, we’re framing the future of housing—with bold ideas, lasting impact, and a whole lot of heart.
Tickets & sponsorships are available: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/
Together, we’re framing the future of housing—with bold ideas, lasting impact, and a whole lot of heart.
Tickets & sponsorships are available: habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/
We are deeply grateful to the Consolidated Edison Foundation for a $750,000 grant over three years—a powerful investment in our mission to expand access to affordable, energy-efficient housing across New York City and Westchester.
October 10, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We are deeply grateful to the Consolidated Edison Foundation for a $750,000 grant over three years—a powerful investment in our mission to expand access to affordable, energy-efficient housing across New York City and Westchester.
Thank you to our 2025 Habitat House Party Presenting Sponsor, JPMorgan Chase. For 30+ years, they’ve powered innovative housing solutions, helping Habitat scale impact nationwide. We're excited to celebrate together Nov 10—building equity, opportunity & sustainable neighborhoods.
October 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Thank you to our 2025 Habitat House Party Presenting Sponsor, JPMorgan Chase. For 30+ years, they’ve powered innovative housing solutions, helping Habitat scale impact nationwide. We're excited to celebrate together Nov 10—building equity, opportunity & sustainable neighborhoods.
On World Habitat Day, East 6th St (between Aves C & D) was co-named Jimmy Carter Way—steps from Mascot Flats, where the Carters joined their 1st Habitat build in 1984. That sparked the Carter Work Project: 108,000 volunteers, 4,400+ homes, 14 countries. A global movement rooted in action & service.
October 9, 2025 at 1:18 PM
On World Habitat Day, East 6th St (between Aves C & D) was co-named Jimmy Carter Way—steps from Mascot Flats, where the Carters joined their 1st Habitat build in 1984. That sparked the Carter Work Project: 108,000 volunteers, 4,400+ homes, 14 countries. A global movement rooted in action & service.
New Yorkers can now build ADUs — a huge win for homeowners and renters. With 25K units projected, this opens the door to more affordable housing. The ADU For You program helps homeowners get started and bring new options to every neighborhood.
Learn more: www.nyc.gov/site/buildin...
Learn more: www.nyc.gov/site/buildin...
Press Release - Buildings
www.nyc.gov
October 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
New Yorkers can now build ADUs — a huge win for homeowners and renters. With 25K units projected, this opens the door to more affordable housing. The ADU For You program helps homeowners get started and bring new options to every neighborhood.
Learn more: www.nyc.gov/site/buildin...
Learn more: www.nyc.gov/site/buildin...
🕊️ Today we remember President Jimmy Carter on his birthday — a champion of service and justice. His work with Habitat For Humanity began in the Lower-East Side in 1984, sparking a global movement for affordable housing rooted in dignity and compassion.
October 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM
🕊️ Today we remember President Jimmy Carter on his birthday — a champion of service and justice. His work with Habitat For Humanity began in the Lower-East Side in 1984, sparking a global movement for affordable housing rooted in dignity and compassion.
"It all stems from home. When you have a stable, decent, affordable place to live, you can dream bigger. You can follow your ambitions. And that's really the story of Habitat.” - @habitatnycwc.bsky.social CEO Sabrina Lippman
Listen to the full Closer Look interview ⬇️
www.klove.com/news/closer-...
Listen to the full Closer Look interview ⬇️
www.klove.com/news/closer-...
LOCAL Closer Look: Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County | Positive Encouraging K-LOVE
www.klove.com
September 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
"It all stems from home. When you have a stable, decent, affordable place to live, you can dream bigger. You can follow your ambitions. And that's really the story of Habitat.” - @habitatnycwc.bsky.social CEO Sabrina Lippman
Listen to the full Closer Look interview ⬇️
www.klove.com/news/closer-...
Listen to the full Closer Look interview ⬇️
www.klove.com/news/closer-...
✨ Big news! Bronx-born comedian Gina Brillon is hosting our 2025 Habitat House Party! 🎉 You’ve seen her on AGT, Jimmy Kimmel & her award-winning Amazon special. Now she’s bringing her NYC wit to help us frame the future of housing. 🎟 habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/
September 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
✨ Big news! Bronx-born comedian Gina Brillon is hosting our 2025 Habitat House Party! 🎉 You’ve seen her on AGT, Jimmy Kimmel & her award-winning Amazon special. Now she’s bringing her NYC wit to help us frame the future of housing. 🎟 habitatnycwc.org/gala2025/
🎧@djtara.bsky.social is on deck to kick off the 2025 Habitat House Party!
Brooklyn-born DJ, urban planner & nightlife advocate, she’s spinning soulful sounds to set the vibe for a night all about #FramingTheFutureOfHousing.
🎟 habitatnycwc.org/gala2025
🗓 Nov 10 | 📍Metropolitan Club (1 E 60th St)
Brooklyn-born DJ, urban planner & nightlife advocate, she’s spinning soulful sounds to set the vibe for a night all about #FramingTheFutureOfHousing.
🎟 habitatnycwc.org/gala2025
🗓 Nov 10 | 📍Metropolitan Club (1 E 60th St)
September 17, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🎧@djtara.bsky.social is on deck to kick off the 2025 Habitat House Party!
Brooklyn-born DJ, urban planner & nightlife advocate, she’s spinning soulful sounds to set the vibe for a night all about #FramingTheFutureOfHousing.
🎟 habitatnycwc.org/gala2025
🗓 Nov 10 | 📍Metropolitan Club (1 E 60th St)
Brooklyn-born DJ, urban planner & nightlife advocate, she’s spinning soulful sounds to set the vibe for a night all about #FramingTheFutureOfHousing.
🎟 habitatnycwc.org/gala2025
🗓 Nov 10 | 📍Metropolitan Club (1 E 60th St)
Today we honor the victims of 9/11 and remember the bravery and sacrifice of the rescue, recovery workers, and first responders. #NeverForget
September 11, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Today we honor the victims of 9/11 and remember the bravery and sacrifice of the rescue, recovery workers, and first responders. #NeverForget
ADUs are coming to NYC, and we're looking for design submissions from architects, designers, & builders.
Learn more about the submission process for NYC’s Pre-Approved Plan Library and get your questions answered at a virtual info session TOMORROW, 9/9, 11am.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Learn more about the submission process for NYC’s Pre-Approved Plan Library and get your questions answered at a virtual info session TOMORROW, 9/9, 11am.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: ADU RFS Information Session with NYC DOB. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: ADU RFS Information Session with NYC DOB. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
us02web.zoom.us
September 8, 2025 at 6:42 PM
ADUs are coming to NYC, and we're looking for design submissions from architects, designers, & builders.
Learn more about the submission process for NYC’s Pre-Approved Plan Library and get your questions answered at a virtual info session TOMORROW, 9/9, 11am.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Learn more about the submission process for NYC’s Pre-Approved Plan Library and get your questions answered at a virtual info session TOMORROW, 9/9, 11am.
RSVP: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
“We're facing a generational housing crisis & the only solution is to broaden the housing options available in our community. Accessory dwelling units provide a powerful tool." - Croton Mayor Brian Pugh
We broke ground on our first standalone ADU in Croton. 👇
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We broke ground on our first standalone ADU in Croton. 👇
riverjournalonline.com/around-town/...
Habitat NYC and Westchester Breaks Ground on First Standalone ADU in Croton-on-Hudson Through Plus One ADU Program
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, in collaboration with the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the construction of its first standalone...
riverjournalonline.com
September 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
“We're facing a generational housing crisis & the only solution is to broaden the housing options available in our community. Accessory dwelling units provide a powerful tool." - Croton Mayor Brian Pugh
We broke ground on our first standalone ADU in Croton. 👇
riverjournalonline.com/around-town/...
We broke ground on our first standalone ADU in Croton. 👇
riverjournalonline.com/around-town/...
From paving the way for early Net Zero construction work two years ago to putting on the finishing touches—Wells Fargo has been a day one. 💙❤️
We’re grateful for Wells Fargo's longtime partnership and commitment to bringing sustainable, affordable homes to New York families.
#WellsFargoBuilds
We’re grateful for Wells Fargo's longtime partnership and commitment to bringing sustainable, affordable homes to New York families.
#WellsFargoBuilds
September 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM
From paving the way for early Net Zero construction work two years ago to putting on the finishing touches—Wells Fargo has been a day one. 💙❤️
We’re grateful for Wells Fargo's longtime partnership and commitment to bringing sustainable, affordable homes to New York families.
#WellsFargoBuilds
We’re grateful for Wells Fargo's longtime partnership and commitment to bringing sustainable, affordable homes to New York families.
#WellsFargoBuilds