Most often, a case like this would mean the HDFC board would have to sell the building and all who lived there would have to move out. Or rehabilitation of the building would require residents to give up control of their board. NWBCCC is committed to a community development model where residents do not need to sacrifice their homes or their collective power to secure a stabilizing outcome. Learn more about how this partnership made it possible.

Footage and editing by Sonyi Lopez.

Produced by Allison Manuel, Todd Baker, Edward Garcia, and Sonyi Lopez.

Special thanks to Cherry Rose, Arlene Galarza, Ismene Speliotis, the 664-672 Beck Street HDFC, and the Mutual Housing Association of New York.