formal academic instruction.

The apprentices were identified and

selected through a rigorous, multifaceted
process that began this past May and
ended in July. All of the apprentices
demonstratedthrough both their work and
actionsleadership and/ or an interest in
doing community organizing work. Each
apprentice is supported by a minimum
stipend of $22,800, health insurance, and
academic certification or accreditation
through Empire State College (SUNY) for
the work and studies completed.
There is at least one apprentice from each
of New York Citys five boroughs and
collectively they represent the rich diversity
and complexity of the city as well as the
promise of a vibrant future.
A similar, parallel process was used to
identify and recruit the 10 host
organizations where the apprentices will
work. The host organizations are all well-
established, well-known community-based
organizations with outstanding track
records of improving the economic and
housing security of low-income and
immigrant households.
In addition to being the Centers first
apprenticeship class, these apprentices are
also the first group of emerging community
organizers to be part of the Public Allies
program. Funded by AmeriCorps, Public
Allies is recognizing -- for the first time
he Center for Neighborhood
Leadership, founded last year by
the Association for Neighborhood
and Housing Development (ANHD)
and the New York Immigration
Coalition (NYIC) launched its first cycle
of comprehensive training for new
community organizers on September
8, 2009. The 10-memberclass of
apprentices has been placed in
organizing positions with ANHD and
NYIC member organizations
throughout the city. Over the next 10
months, the Centers Apprenticeship
Program will help these emerging
leaders develop skills and knowledge
that will enable them to effectively
serve their communities. In addition to
their hands-on training, the apprentices
will receive personalized mentoring,
coaching, peer-to0peer learning and
community organizing as making a
unique and distinctive contribution to
furthering its mission of leadership
development, community engagement
and civic participation. the Center is
incredibly excited about this
groundbreaking partnership and future
collaboration with Public Allies to
promote our shared goals.
The inaugural class of Center for
Neighborhood Leadership with their
host organization placement sites
includes:
Mr. Enrique Colon at CASA
New Settlement Apartments,
Ms. Farzana Morshed at
Queens Community House,
Mr. Jae Sup Song at
YKASEC-Empowering the Korean
American Community,
Ms. Natalie Navas at Queens
Congregations United for Action,
Mr. Saul Lopez at Make the
Road New York,
Ms. Hawa Wehlie at CHHAYA
CDC,
Ms. Lauren Galarza at Fifth
Avenue Committee,
Mr. Rolando Rodriguez at
Catholic Migration Office-
ITAP,
Mr. Juan Diego Castro at
Mirabal Sisters Cultural &
Community Center, and
Ms. Elma Prapaniku at
RACCOON.
HUD ANNOUNCES
FUNDING FOR
SUPPORTIVE
HOUSING FOR THE
ELDERLY
See page 4.
Resources and Notices....................4
Calendar of Events..........................5
Job Listings ....................................7
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New Training Center
Welcomes First Community
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The Center aims to establish a permanent infrastructure in New York
City that will promote community organizing and leadership
development, and foster the identification, recruitment and training
of new organizers and leaders. It will also offer career development
support to the organizers and their respective organizations.
The Center has three major components: the Mid-Career Seminar
for more experienced organizers, the Strategic Assistance Unit for
short-term technical assistance to individuals and organizations, and
the Apprenticeship. In combination, the three components will result
in increased recruitment and retention of well-trained, highly
competent community organizers and leaders to the benefit of
neighborhoods across the city.
For more information about the Center for Neighborhood Leadership
or the Apprenticeship, contact Hector Sector, Director, at (212) 747-
1117 ext 24, or hector.s@anhd.org.
The following images reveal the
interaction between participants in
the inaugaral session of the Center
for Neighborhood Leadership. The
training sessions were led by Mr.
Hector Soto, and Mr. David
Shuffler, INCO.
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APARTMENTS FOR SALE OR FOR RENT
Park Lane at Sea View Apartments announces that
applications are being accepted for 72 affordable housing
rental apartments at 460 Brielle Avenue in the Willowbrook
section of Staten Island. For more information visit the web
site at:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/apartment/lotteries.shtml
Site 8 Equities, LLC announces that applications are being
accepted for 43 affordable housing rental apartments at 1473
and 1465 Fifth Avenue in the Central Harlem section of
Manhattan. For more information visit the website at:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/apartment/lotteries.shtml.
The Solora is accepting applications for 28 one, two and three-
bedroom cooperative apartments at 1259 and 1275 Grant
Avenue in the Concourse Section of the Bronx. For more
information visit the website at:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/bronx-homes-
sale.shtml.
Waters Edge at Arverne Condominium announces that
applications are being accepted for 31 affordable three-
bedroom oceanfront condominiums betweeen Rockaway
Beach Boulevard and the Atlantic Ocean in Far Rockaway,
Queens.
The Lore and Gateway Condominiums announce that
applications are being accepted for 22 condominium units at
261 West 112th Street (The Lore) and 2100 Frederick Douglas
Boulevard (The Gateway) in the Central Harlem section of
Manhattan. For more information visit the website at:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/buyers/lotteries.shtml
HUD ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
FOR THE ELDERLY
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
has an estimated total program funding of $420,900,000 for the
Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. This
program provides funding for the development and operation of
supportive housing for very low-income persons 62 years of
age and older. Private nonprofit organizations and nonprofit
consumer cooperatives are eligible to apply. The deadline for
applications is November 13, 2009. For more information visit
the website at:
www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=
false&oppId=49304.
HUD also has an estimated total program funding of
$20,000,000 for the Assisted Living Conversion Program
(ALCP). The purpose of this program is to provide for the
physical conversion of some or all of the dwelling units in an
eligible project into assisted living facilities for frail elderly
persons. Private nonprofit owners of eligible multifamily
assisted housing developments specified in sections of the
Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 are eligible
to apply. The deadline for applications is November 5, 2009.
For more information visit the website
at: www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag200
6=false&oppId=49301.
In addition, HUD has an estimated total program funding of
$90,600,000 for the Section 811 Supportive Housing for
Persons with Disabilities program. This program provides
funding for the development and operation of supportive
housing for very low-income persons with disabilities who are
at least 18 years old. Nonprofit organizations with a 501 (c) 3
status are eligible to apply. The deadline to apply is November
16, 2009. For more information visit the website at:
www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=
false&oppId=49302.
HARP FUNDS AVAILABLE FROM HPD
New York City Department of Housing Preservation and
Development is inviting development teams to submit
applications for the funding of affordable housing units in
completed or partially constructed unoccupied residential
buildings in New York City where, due to market or
construction conditions, the owner is unable to complete
construction or to sell or rent a sufficient number of units to
meet private lending requirements and therefore construction
or completion has been stalled. The funding available through
this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) is intended to
convert market-rate units to affordable units and enable the
owner to complete construction and/or rent or sell units.
Applicants can apply for funding to convert the developments
into either affordable rental housing or affordable
homeownership housing. The deadline to apply is December
30, 2009. For more information visit the website at:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/hpd/html/developers/rfp.shtml.
Resources and Notices
This area highlights available resources and funding
opportunities for nonprofit organizations.
Calendar of Events
Submission deadline: Items for The Reader, Calendar of Events
for September 25 - October 9 must be received by Wednesday,
September 16.
MANAGING LEAN AND GREEN: Monthly Workshop Series
for Affordable Housing Managers. Co-sponsored by ANHD,
SHNNY & Pratt Center. A monthly 10-session forum to learn &
share information about how to make your existing housing
portfolio more energy efficient, healthier, and more financially
viable. Groups may sign up for the whole series and send any
one staff person they want from their organization for any
single presentation, or sign up for individual sessions at a
slightly higher rate. For affordable housing managers, project
managers, developers, senior maintenance & fiscal staff.
Time:1st Wednesday of every month from 10 AM-12 PM
beginning 10/7/2009 (Light breakfast). Location: Pratt Center,
Manhattan, 144 W. 14th Street, between 6th and 7th Avenues.
Fee: $200.00 for the 10 sessions or $25.00 per session.
Register at www.prattcenter.net/events
1. Making Buildings Energy Efficient and Calculating
Your Energy Use. A hands-on workshop.
2. Management Techniques to Reduce Energy Use.
Overview & how to train staff.
3. Reducing Indoor Toxins and Integrated Pest
Control. Green cleaning products and pest control.
4. Overview about Building Retrofits. Case study, what
to include, where to start, and how to finance.
5. NYS Weatherization Assistance Prog. How WAP
works, who's eligible, maximizing incentives.
6. NYSERDA Multi-family Performance Prog. How it
works, eligibility, how to combine with WAP.
7. What's up with Water? NYC Water Costs &
Conservation. Learn about what you can do.
8. Green Roofs. What is it, what are the alternatives,
costs, financing, obstacles & benefits.
9. Solar Power Programs: Using the sun to power
affordable housing. How it works & financing.
10. Political Climate Change One Year Later: A Forum
about New Policies, Resources and Programs to
Retrofit NYC.
MANAGING AFFORDABLE HOUSING: An Introduction to
Asset and Property Management. Managing Affordable
Housing is a mini-course for building managers and other staff
of nonprofit housing agencies that develop and manage
affordable housing. The course will be presented by affordable
housing experts and professional property managers. Groups
sign up for the whole series and may send any one staff
person they want from their organization for any single
presentation.
Time: 4 Thursdays from 1:00-4:30 PM. Fee: $250 ($150 for the
staff of ANHD member organizations)
October 1, 2009. THE BUSINESS OF ASSET AND
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT with Lisa Deller. What is it?
Overview of roles & responsibilities. The day-to-day
operations: rent collection, supervising maintenance staff,
record keeping, monitoring contracts, marketing & leasing, risk
management & insurance. Managing the outside manager vs.
self management, front & back office split, etc.
October 8, 2009. HOUSING COURT: WHAT HAPPENS
WHEN YOU HAVE TO TAKE A TENANT TO COURT? Louise
Seeley, prominent housing attorney & ED of Housing Court
Answers, will walk through the various steps associated with
different aspects of housing court, with tips for owners.
October 15, 2009. NY STATE WEATHERIZATION
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (WAP) with Dan Grau. The
application process, eligibility criteria, financial benefits, areas
of negotiation in the program, building improvements/ energy-
saving retrofits (heating systems, insulation, lighting &
appliances, and windows).
October 29, 2009. COMPLIANCE: WITH A FOCUS ON LOW
INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT (LIHTC) REGULATIONS.
Understand key players & issues in tax credit compliance,
certification & income documentation requirements, tips, and
working with NYC HPD & NYS DHCR.
MAINTENANCE OF AFFORDABLE MULTI-FAMILY
ANHD INC. is a not-for-profit social welfare organization which advocates on behalf of New York City community-based non-profit
housing organizations and the neighborhoods they serve. ANHD INC. advocates for comprehensive, progressive housing policies and
programs to support affordable, flourishing neighborhoods for all New Yorkers, especially our lower income residents.
The ANHD Inc. Reader (ISSN: 2150-5292). The ANHD Inc. Reader is published 26 times per year (bi-weekly) by ANHD INC., which
is located at 50 Broad Street, Suite 1125, New York, NY 10004. Phone: (212) 747-1117. Fax: (212) 747-1114.
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HOUSING. ANHD will offer this popular course on the
maintenance of affordable housing properties, with a focus on
retrofitting for greater energy efficiency to reduce
environmental impact and operating costs over time. This 4-
session course is specifically geared to building managers,
superintendents & maintenance staff of nonprofit-sponsored,
affordable multi-family housing. Site visits to affordable
housing projects and facilities owned and managed by ANHD
members will be an important part of the curriculum. Groups
sign up for the whole series and may send any one staff
person they want from their organization for any single
presentation.
Time: 4 Thursdays from 1:00-4:30 PM. Fee: $250 ($150 for
the staff of ANHD member organizations)
November 5, 2009. AN INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW TO
BUILDING MAINTENANCE with Aaron Lewit, Construction
Manager. Building systems: envelope, mechanical, heating,
ventilating, cooling, plumbing, electrical, communication,
vertical transportation systems; maintenance
staff/management and maintenance/tenant relations; the
rehabilitation process. Basic physics for building operation.
November 12, 2009. MAINTAINING HEATING PLANTS AND
OTHER MAJOR SYSTEMS: Heating & Hot Water. A
professional heating contractor will teach us about combustion,
boilers & heating distribution.
November 19, 2009. MAKING MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS
PERFORM MORE EFFICIENTLY: Maintenance & Retrofitting
Various Energy Conservation Measures. Gregory Elcock of the
Community Environmental Corp will provide a comprehensive
energy usage analysis utilizing a whole building systems
approach: building envelop (roof, parapets, decks, walls,
windows & doors), electricity, water, heating, building controls,
health & safety. We will learn best practices for building energy
conservation & retrofits.
December 3, 2009. FIELD TRIP TO CONSTRUCTION
SITE(S): Understanding up-close the building envelope and
major systems (mechanical, electrical, heat, cooling and
plumbing). A prominent construction contractor will guide us
through a construction site to see & understand the building
envelope and major building systems prior to various items
being enclosed.
Unless otherwise indicated, all courses and workshops will be
held at the ANHD office at 50 Broad Street, Suite 1125,
Manhattan. For more information about the offerings in
Housing Development & Preservation, contact Mike Bucci at
212-765-7123 or mgbucci@aol.com or the ANHD website at
www.anhd.org. You must be registered in advance to attend
any course or workshop. To register, contact Rita Mazza at
212-747-1117, x 10, or rita.m@anhd.org, (except for the
Managing Lean & Green Workshop where you should register
at www.prattcenter.net/events. For more information:
wfleisch@pratt.edu.)
Bridge Street Development Corporation is hosting a series
of Webinars: What to Expect When Facing Foreclosure.
September 15, 6:30-8:00 pm: Safeguarding Your New
Home.
October 13, 6:30-8:00 pm: Surprising Facts Apartment
Renters Should Know About Foreclosure.
To register for the webinar visit the website at:
https://bridgestreet.megameeting.com/register.html?Con_ID=4f
ac957b-6a5f-4e58-927b-83bb00459baa. For more information
call (718) 636-7596 ext. 14.
SEPTEMBER
September 16, 8:30 10:30 am: A New Landscape: Can
New York City Keep Affordable Housing in Sight?
Presented by the Center for New York City Affairs: The New
School. The current economic turmoil is taking a tremendous
toll. Home foreclosures are common, market-rate
condominium sales have stalled, owners of over-leveraged
developments are defaulting and unemployment is on the rise.
Can Mayor Bloombergs market-driven affordability incentives
continue to work? Location: Theresa Lang Community and
Student Center, 55 West 13th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC.
Admission is free. Reservations required. For more
information and reservations call (212) 229-5418 or email
centernyc@newschool.edu.
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Floor
New York, NY 10005
(212)461-2338
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Affordable Housing Development
Real Estate Development
Property Tax Exemptions and Abatements
Community and Economic Development Law
Cooperative and Condominium Law
Purchase and Sale of Real Estate
Not-For-Profit and Business Law
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ACCOUNT MANAGER/RECRUITMENT SPECIALIST
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC),
seeks a Job Developer. Responsibilities: Developing
permanent jobs for public assistance recipients and other
low-income job seekers; building relationships with
employers/companies; working with other job development
staff to develop and share job leads. Qualifications: Two
plus years experience in job placement, vocational skills
training or welfare-to-work program; written and oral
communication skills; ability to organize and deliver
presentations. Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Competitive salary with great benefits. Send resume and
cover letter (with position in subject line) to NMIC,
Human Resources Director, 76 Wadsworth Avenue, NY,
NY 10033 or employment@nmic.org, or fax to (212) 928-
4180. NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
CASE MANAGER
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is
seeking a full-time Case Manager. Responsibilities:
Providing case management, counseling and supportive
services to program participants; track each students
progress in achieving specific goals and when necessary,
provide intensive counseling. Qualifications: Bachelors
degree with a minimum 2-3 years nonprofit case
management experience or an Associates degree with 4
plus years of experience with individuals with limited English
proficiency. Bilingual English/Spanish (verbal/written)
required. Competitive salary with great benefits. Send
resume and cover letter (with position in subject line) to
NMIC, Human Resources Director, 76 Wadsworth
Avenue, NY, NY 10033 or employment@nmic.org or fax
to (212) 928-4180. NMIC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.
INTAKE SPECIALIST/OUTREACH WORKER
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is
seeking an Intake Coordinator. Responsibilities:
Recruitment, registration, enrollment, testing and initial
orientation of all workforce development program
participants. Tracking overall enrollment for each contract.
Qualifications: Two to three years nonprofit experience or
an Associates degree with 4 plus years working with
individuals with limited English proficiency. Bilingual
English/Spanish (verbal/written) required. Competitive
salary with great benefits. Send resume and cover letter
(with position in subject line) to NMIC, Human
Resources Director, 76 Wadsworth Avenue, NY, NY
10033 or employment@nmic.org or fax to (212) 928-
4180. NMIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PART-TIME GED TEACHER
Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation (NMIC) is
seeking part-time GED Teachers/Tutors to work Monday
to Friday to teach either a 9:00 am to 1:00 pm class or a
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm class. Responsibilities:
Teaching/tutoring GED preparation to adults and young
adults; maintaining
attendance and records,
providing English education
classes for between 15-20
students, attending a
minimum of 10 hours of
professional development
annually. Qualifications:
BA/BS required. 2 years of
GED teaching experience
required. MA strongly
preferred. Position
complimented with
Employee Assistance
Program. Send
resume/cover letter to
employment@nmic.org or
fax to (212) 928-4180.
NMIC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Price List for Job Listings:
1 issue: $35, 2 issues: $60, 3 issues: $75
ANHD members in good standing will receive one issue with job listing at no charge.
PLEASE limit copy to 100 words. ANHD INC.reserves the right to edit text.
To place an ad in the next issue, fax copy to The ANHD Inc. Reader at (212) 747-1114 or email to davidb.h@anhd.org.
Job Listings
To place an ad in the next issue, fax copy to ANHD at (212) 747-
1114 or email ray.g@anhd.org. The deadline for the September
25th issue is September 16th.
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Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development
50 Broad Street, Suite 1125, New York, NY 10004 (212) 747-1117 Fax: (212) 747-1114
Thursday, September 24, 2009
1:00 PM 4:30 PM
A TECHNICAL PRESENTATION & WORKSHOP OF THE YEAR 15 REPOSITIONING
PROCESS FOR LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROJECTS
Moses Gates, ANHD CHAMP Director, Lisa Deller, NEF Director of Asset
Management, and HPD Y15 staff will present & lead a workshop on the various
technical issues involved in the Year 15 repositioning process. Topics include needs
assessments, contractor selection, violation clearance, structuring the new ownership
entities, arrears and liens, transfer taxes, real estate tax abatements, and funding for
renovations.
This workshop is specifically geared toward the hands-on development staff. An
organizational and legal overview and discussion of the Y15 process will also be
presented by Lawyers Alliance later this fall.
Location: ANHD offices, 50 Broad Street, Suite 1125
Cost: $50.00 per person ($20 for ANHD members) Advance registration is required.
Seating is limited, and priority is given to ANHD members.
To Register: Mail this form with payment to ANHD, 50 Broad St., Ste. 1125, NY, NY
10004, Attn: Rita Mazza, or fax to 212-747-1114. (Make checks payable to ANHD).
Contact Moses Gates 212-747-1117 x 15 - moses.g@anhd.org) or Mike Bucci 212-765-
7123 - mgbucci@aol.com) with questions about this workshop.
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present a year-long series of feature articles
highlighting the work of our non-prot
community partners.
Working together, we are making communities
better because we are there.
To learn more, please visit:
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The New York Mortgage Coalition (NYMC) is a unique collaboration of financial institutions
and community housing agencies dedicated to helping low to moderate-income families
become first-time homebuyers in the Greater New York area. Through financial workshops
and one-to-one homeownership counseling, NYMCs eight community groups educate
qualified borrowers into becoming responsible home buyers. Participating lenders provide
competitive, fixed-rate loans which may include closing cost and down payment subsidies
on a need basis.
For more information on joining the New York Mortgage Coalition please contact:
Ken Inadomi, Director
212.742.0762
Ken.I@nymc.org
Every year the New York Mortgage Coalition
helps thousands of renters prepare
for homeownership.
NYMCs Financial Institutions:
Amalgamated Bank, Astoria Federal Savings Bank,
Bank of America, Capital One Bank, Citibank, EverBank,
HSBC, JPMorgan Chase, M & T Bank.
NYMCs Community Housing Agencies:
Asian Americans For Equality, Cypress Hills Local
Development Corporation, Harlem Congregations for
Community Improvement, Housing Partnership Development
Corp., Housing Action Council, Long Island Housing
Partnership, Neighbors Helping Neighbors,
and Pratt Area Community Council.
Creating aordable homeownership