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When was the Mitchell-Lama program created in New York?

When was the Mitchell-Lama program created in New York?

The Mitchell-Lama Program provides housing across New York State that is affordable to the middle class. It was created by the Limited Profit Housing Act in 1955, which was championed by Manhattan State Senator MacNeil Mitchell and former Brooklyn Assemblyman Alfred Lama.

How to contact the Mitchell Lama Housing Program?

For questions regarding the City-sponsored Mitchell-Lama Program: 212-863-6500, or email [email protected]. For information on the NYS-supervised Mitchell-Lama housing program, please visit New York State Homes and Community Renewal or call 866-463-7753.

How long do you have to update address for Mitchell Lama?

Mitchell-Lama applicants are required to inform the housing development of any change in address or family composition within 30 days of such occurrence. Admissions applicants can now submit address and telephone number updates using the Update Contact Information form.

How to get on the Mitchell Lama dropdown list?

The Mitchell-Lama development I applied to doesn’t appear on the dropdown lists. Contact the development’s management office to find out who the supervisory agency is. The NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development also supervises Mitchell-Lamas, but only HCR supervised developments are on the AWL system.

The Mitchell-Lama Program provides housing across New York State that is affordable to the middle class. It was created by the Limited Profit Housing Act in 1955, which was championed by Manhattan State Senator MacNeil Mitchell and former Brooklyn Assemblyman Alfred Lama.

For questions regarding the City-sponsored Mitchell-Lama Program: 212-863-6500, or email [email protected]. For information on the NYS-supervised Mitchell-Lama housing program, please visit New York State Homes and Community Renewal or call 866-463-7753.

How much does it cost to apply for Mitchell Lama?

As of August 2019, the application fee for new waitlist applicants is $75 and is non-refundable. Through Mitchell-Lama Connect, you can view the waiting list number and date the last application was approved for each Mitchell-Lama development.

What is the Drie program for Mitchell Lama?

The Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) program for tenants in Mitchell-Lama developments is administered by the New York City Housing Preservation and Development. For more information, view the below link: New York City Department of Finance DRIE program What is a Mitchell-Lama Buy-out?