Flat black rooftops can hit 190°F in summer. The NYC CoolRoofs Program coats eligible roofs white at little to no cost, helping lower indoor temperatures. Learn more through the Bronx-Brooklyn Energy Hub: bit.ly/cool-roof-Bl...

An energy savings kit isn't just for winter. Weather stripping, door sweeps, and foam side panels can help seal gaps around doors, windows, and A/C units so cool air stays in and hot air stays out. bit.ly/keep-cool-ai...

As heat pump installations scale up in New York City, resident education is the piece that often gets skipped. Things like seasonal mode switching and steady temperature settings make a real difference in comfort and efficiency. Full post: bit.ly/heat-pump-Bl...

The Bronx-Brooklyn Energy Hub's latest post lays out two solar pathways for NYC residents looking to cut summer electric bills: - Rooftop solar for homeowners - Community solar for renters and homeowners without panel access. Full post: bit.ly/rooftop-comm...

New York State's Clean Heat program offers upfront discounts of $2,500 to $10,000 for eligible Con Edison customers installing heat pumps, with higher incentives available in disadvantaged communities. Details: bit.ly/clean-heat-B...

NYC summer heat is a public health issue, and low-income households bear the worst of it. The Bronx-Brooklyn Energy Hub's "Stay Cool" series covers practical, low-cost ways residents can stay cooler at home while cutting energy costs. Full blog: bit.ly/stay-cool-5-...

New York's Energy Affordability Guarantee Pilot caps electricity costs at 6% of household income for low-income households that electrify through EmPower+. The pilot targets 1,000 households. Enrollment is open through early 2027 unless that cap is hit first. Details: bit.ly/empower-plus...

NYC cooling centers are a critical but underutilized resource during heat waves, and outreach is a real barrier. The Bronx-Brooklyn Energy Hub's latest post walks through how residents can find open cooling centers via the Cool Options Map or 311. Full post: bit.ly/stay-cool-co...

Heat waves hit hardest in under-resourced households, and the Bronx and Brooklyn have some of the highest energy burden rates in NYC. The Bronx-Brooklyn Energy Hub's latest "Stay Cool" post covers six low-cost ways residents can stay cooler and safer this summer. Full post: bit.ly/stay-cool-6-...

TODAY: We launched the Heirs Property Protection Program or HP3, a new loan program to help New Yorkers resolve heirs' property issues and keep their homes. Up to $4B in home equity is at risk from tangled title across the city. Here's how we're fixing it: bit.ly/heirs-proper...

Our latest research: at least $400 million in NYC homes are at risk annually from predatory real estate schemes resulting from the lack of an estate plan. Full story by @davidfbrand.bsky.social at @gothamist.com: gothamist.com/news/nyc-hom... Research supported by Wells Fargo.

Is your home at risk? Get answers before a small problem becomes a big one. The Homeowner Help Desk is hosting a FREE event in Bed-Stuy on May 9th. Refreshments included. 471 Marcus Garvey Blvd | 12–3 PM. Stop by! Learn more about the Homeowner Help Desk! homeownerhelpny.org/help-desk

BREAKING: NYC is getting a dedicated Office of Deed Theft Prevention. Deed theft targets Black, Brown, and older homeowners in gentrifying neighborhoods, stripping families of generational wealth. Learn more about the announcement: www.nyc.gov/mayors-offic...

We will be at the Earth Day Festival in NYC this Sunday at Union Square, 12-6 PM. Come talk to us about how NY homeowners can get up to $50,000 to protect their homes from floods and storms. Free event: www.eventbrite.com/e/earth-day-...

Heat in winter isn’t a courtesy — it’s required. If you’re a renter in NYC and your apartment is cold, there are clear protections and steps you can take. Learn more: bxbkenergyhub.org/en/blog/rent...

This week, Christie Peale, the Center's CEO & Executive Director, testified at the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on the FY 2026-2027 Executive Budget Proposal on Housing. Catch the full testimony here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGar...

Big congratulations to Christie Peale, our CEO and Executive Director, for being named to City & State’s 2026 Who’s Who in Affordable Housing. Her leadership continues to create opportunities for New Yorkers to stay in their homes. Read more: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

Know a Queens homeowner dealing with repairs? Send them to Patties & Property Social! Free, trusted help from the Homeowner Help Desk: • Understand repair costs • Explore repair options • Connect to low-cost programs HomeownerHelp.nyc

Want to stay warm without raising your energy bill? Try these quick winter tips: use your curtains, flip your ceiling fan, bleed your radiators, and insulate hot water pipes. Learn more tips on keeping your house warm through our blog: bit.ly/4qcWv8r

Small “simple” winter energy tips actually work because they help your home hold onto heat. Sunlight, air flow, and insulation all play a role in keeping homes warmer and bills lower. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZJXF0i

Staying warm in winter shouldn’t be stressful. The Bronx & Brooklyn Energy Hub offers free energy kits, workshops, and help connecting residents to weatherization and upgrade programs — with support all year long: bit.ly/howbbehkeeps...

Cold weather + high energy bills don’t have to go together. Here are 5 simple ways NYC residents can stay warm and save money this winter, from sealing drafts to caring for your heating system: bit.ly/5waystostayw...

New York’s Blue Buffers program is seeking a qualified title services firm to support voluntary buyouts of flood-risk properties statewide. Apply if your firm has experience with public-sector real estate work: blog.cnycn.org/wp-content/u...

The Interborough Express (IBX) could be a transit win for Brooklyn and Queens. Or it could repeat BQE's painful history of pushing people out of their neighborhoods. Our new report outlines how to prevent that displacement. For a great overview, read the feature on @brickunderground.bsky.social

As the IBX gathers steam, some New Yorkers may be at risk of displacement

'The clock has started.'

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Investor activity and rising prices continue to push homeownership further out of reach for many New Yorkers. This issue isn’t new. But our latest data shows the gap is widening. Coverage via @davidfbrand.bsky.social for @gothamist.com

In NYC's hyper-competitive real estate market, a new report finds cash is king

More than 60% of homebuyers paid for the entire property upfront in the first half of the year.

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Last Friday, we successfully relaunched the Homeowner Help Desk, connecting close to 100 homeowners with free, trusted resources to combat displacement, deed theft, and foreclosure. Providing these tools is key to maintaining stable homes and strong communities. Read more in the Queens Chronicle.

Homeowner Help Desk relaunched

About 100 people attended the city Department of Housing Preservation & Development and the Center for NYC Neighborhoods’ launch event for the Homeowner Help Desk, held at the Jamaica YMCA,

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Estate planning is protection, not just paperwork. For Black & Brown homeowners, delaying it risks generational wealth through deed theft & foreclosure. It’s a critical tool to protect your home and future. Read more via @nyamnews.bsky.social : amsterdamnews.com/news/2025/11...

Last will and testament: Avoiding estate planning until it’s too late is hurting Black and Brown homeowners

With the bustle of all the time spent living, it becomes easy to turn away from difficult conversations about a relative’s passing.

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