“I remember when the former owner took the stairs off of the front of the building…In order for the residents to get in and out of their apartments, they had to climb up a ladder just to get to the first floor.” – Deb Howard, Executive Director of PACC. In 2008, PACC completed the renovation of a historic brownstone residence on Classon Avenue between Quincy and Gates to create twelve affordable condo units for moderate income residents. The renovation entailed the painstaking preservation and r...

I don’t fit the income guidelines, should I still apply? Yes! But before you jump to fill out EVERY application that comes your way, here's some more info on the topic: The main reason why you should still apply for housing if your income does not match the income bracket is because simply put, THINGS CHANGE.

While some people think of December as a month of winding things down, PACC is ramping up new undertakings that continue to meet the affordable housing, social justice and economic needs of our Brooklyn communities. We strive to keep this spirited pace year-round, as we are deeply committed to community empowerment, diverse neighborhoods, and social equity--beliefs we know you care about and strive for in your life. Will you join us in this crucial effort?

This new construction ground floor one- bedroom one bath is the last of 34 apartments available at incredible price through our affordable housing program. Located near Tompkins Avenue, this Bedford-Stuyvesant co-op is close to transportation (A, C, G trains and B52 bus), as well as wonderful neighborhood eateries including Peaches Hot House, Saraghina, and Tin City General Store. There is a supermarket on the corner, but if you don't want to leave the apartment Fresh Direct will deliver right t...

STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN TO SAVE THE FORECLOSURE PREVENTION SERVICES PROGRAM For Immediate Release: November 7, 2011 For More Information Contact: NYC/Legal Services: Meghan Faux, South Brooklyn Legal Services: (718) 755‐0701 UPSTATE/Housing Counseling: Hilary Lamishaw, NeighborWorks Alliance of NYS: (518) 527-1474 Additional regional contacts listed below New York State’s Continuing Foreclosure Crisis and Looming Loss of Homeowner Assistance for New Yorkers at Risk of Foreclosure Highlighted at Assem...

Pratt Area Community Council invites you to attend the
Rise Up and Stay Put Home Rescue Fair!


Hosted by KISS FM's Bob Slade
Saturday, June 26, 2010
10 am to 3 pm
Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
1 University Plaza
Brooklyn, NY 11201-5372

To preregister...

Here are two workshops that PACC’s Home Services department is facilitating this month. If you are interested in any of these courses...

Our good friends over at Bridge Street Development Corporation has some NEWLY CONSTRUCTED affordable homes for sale in Bed Stuy. They are inviting you to attend an informational seminar at Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation . Please share this event with anyone that may be interested:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=101540453218258

 

Here is a link to the BSDC's website with all the info (application, floorplans, income requirements, etc.):

http://www.bsdcorp.org/news/newly-constructed-three-family

March is the month to get your "house" in order. Tomorrow is the beginning of the Firstime Homebuyer Workshops for March and HSBC is sponsoring a FREE Financial Course (which starts on the 10th). check out our event calendar and reserve your spot for both workshops by calling 718-783-3549 x 10

PACC's Deb Howard (E.D.), Drew Kiriazides (Dir. of Housing Development) and Jon Furlong (Community Organizer) will be special guests at the Fort Greene Association's next Meeting. Monday 2/22/10, 7:30PM, at LAPC, 85 South Oxford Street. See the FGA event page for more details...

Mayor Bloomberg held a press conference at Gibb Mansion this morning to announce a new initiative that would help homeowners facing tax liens to pay off their debt and avoid foreclosure. The enitre press release is...

Make 2010 "your" year with financial and homeownership education with PACC. Both the First Time Home Buyer Classes and HSBC's Free Financial Educaton Workshops start the beginning of January. Call 718-7...

Ever wondered what's being erected on Atlantic Avenue, just east of Atlantic Center Mall? Let us introduce you to ATLANTIC TERRACE: One, Two and Three bedroom, eco-friendly apartments and AFFORDABLE Co-op homes in Ft Greene Brooklyn! Folks with income starting at 35K are...