Resources

About the Housing Crisis in NYC

Main Issues

Severe shortage of affordable housing driving up rents and displacing longtime residents
Gentrification and displacement in many neighborhoods
Homelessness rising due to lack of stable housing
Aging housing stock that’s often unsafe or inadequate
Systemic inequities in housing access affecting marginalized communities

What Are We Doing?

Urban Builders Coalition is:

Partnering with local communities to renovate and repair lost or damaged homes
Advocating for policies that increase funding and protections for renters and veterans
Participate in local events and marches
Fundraising for community projects
Partnering with local homeless shelters to give donations for the unhoused
Community beautification projects, such as painting and planting

How Can You Get Involved?

Here's a few ways to help out

Volunteer: Help with community outreach, and building projects
Advocate: Join campaigns pushing for stronger affordable housing policies
Donate: Support our projects to scale housing development efforts and support the unhoused
Educate: Use our resources to spread awareness and organize locally
Attend Events: Participate in meetings and building projects

Helpful External Resources & Partner Nonprofits

NYC Housing Preservation & Development (HPD):
nyc.gov/hpd
Official city agency focused on affordable housing.

Coalition for the Homeless:
coalitionforthehomeless.org
Advocates and provides services for homeless New Yorkers.

Met Council on Housing:
metcouncilonhousing.org
Tenant advocacy group fighting for housing justice.

Local Progress:
localprogress.org
Network of local elected officials advancing housing equity.

Housing Conservation Coordinators:
hcc-nyc.org
Tenant support and housing counseling services.

The Fuller Center of Greater New York:
fullercenternyc.org
Nonprofit dedicated to affordable housing repair and homeownership opportunities.

The Bowery Mission:
bowery.org
Provides shelter, food, and comprehensive services to homeless and hungry New Yorkers.