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Affordable Housing in the City
The new Affordable Housing Resource Center includes listings for affordable housing throughout the five boroughs, as well as lots of other useful information about housing in the City.

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Tenants' Rights and Legal Help
Tenants in New York City have certain rights concerning rent prices and grievance procedures that need to be respected by landlords. In addition, there are several avenues to receive legal help if a grievance becomes serious.

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Housing Education Classes
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is pleased to offer a variety of training courses for owners, property managers, housing professionals, superintendents, and tenants including a wide spectrum of introductory, certificate, and advanced courses in building management and systems maintenance

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HomeFirst Downpayment Assistance Program
Many New Yorkers want to buy a home but don't have enough money saved for their down payment and closing costs. The HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance program provides qualified homebuyers with up to 6% of a home's purchase price toward the down payment or closing costs on a 1-4 family home, condominium, or cooperative in one of the five boroughs of New York City.

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Apartment Hunting Tips
Finding an apartment in New York City can be a daunting process. The Affordable Housing Resource Center has a list of ten tips that can help you learn the most common ways New Yorkers find apartments.

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	DID YOU KNOW

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