ALBANY, N.Y. — Eighteen nonprofits and local governments have been awarded money from the state to help rehabilitate vacant and distressed apartments and convert them into affordable homes.
Overall, $40 million has been allocated among the groups across the state, including Western New York, to be used to restore vacant units to affordable housing for low to moderate income tenants.
“Everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and with the Vacant Rental Improvement Program, we’re breathing new life into dormant properties by turning them into high-quality homes for those in need,” Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement.
“We must use every tool in our toolbox to address the housing crisis in New York, including preserving and improving the assets we have. These investments will revitalize neighborhoods, provide much-needed affordable housing and help ensure long-term housing stability for New Yorkers.”
Improvements include:
- Health and safety upgrades
- Correction of code violations
- Accessibility modifications
- Environmental remediation
- General repairs to restore properties to habitable conditions
Those that were awarded the funds were chosen by New York State Homes and Community Renewal. The list of awards can be found here.
