Settlement Housing Fund

Join us for our 2024 Reaching New Heights Gala on Wednesday, October 30th. The evening will celebrate outstanding partners and contributions to affordable housing in New York City, including our latest new construction project in the Weeksville section of Crown Heights and our major rehabilitation of the historic Harlem River Houses and Harlem River II.

Learn more about the event: https://mailchi.mp/8fc924f11236/join-us-for-our-reaching-new-heights-gala-on-october-30th

On Friday, June 14th, our Resident Engagement team hosted a community togetherness event at our new Twin Parks Terrace to welcome residents to the community, where they met with members of local Bronx-based organizations.

At the event, residents met with members of our Resident Engagement Team, and had the opportunity to register for library cards with the The New York Public Library, learn about entitlements and benefits from NYC DSS, and hear about services and programming provided by BronxWorks and our New Settlement affiliate.

Save the Date for our 2024 Reaching New Heights Gala on Wednesday, October 30th. The evening will celebrate outstanding partners and contributions to affordable housing in New York City, including our latest new construction project in the Weeksville section of Crown Heights and our major rehabilitation of the historic Harlem River Houses and Harlem River II.

Please join us to celebrate and support our work to create and preserve high-quality affordable housing and build strong neighborhoods.

Such a great day on the beautiful grounds of Harlem River Houses to celebrate the opening of two new playgrounds and central play fountain with residents and partners York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), L+M Development Partners, West Harlem Group Assistance, Inc., Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, and NV5.

Appreciation to all who joined our annual Fair Housing Workshop on April 10th as we commemorate the 56th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act of 1968, created to eliminate housing discrimination, promote economic opportunity, and achieve diverse, inclusive communities.

As we close out Women’s History Month, we celebrate the trailblazing women who have steered Settlement Housing Fund since its inception 55 years ago, including Judy Herbstman who was appointed to lead the organization last month. Judy follows in the footsteps of visionary women leaders who have been essential to our mission of creating and sustaining high quality affordable housing and programs that support strong and economically diverse neighborhoods throughout New York City.

Celebrating the Trailblazing Women Who Have Led Settlement Housing Fund - Settlement Housing Fund Celebrating the Trailblazing Women Who Have Led Settlement Housing Fund This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the trailblazing women who have steered Settlement Housing Fund since its inception 55 years ago, including Judy Herbstman who was appointed to lead the organization last month. Judy fo...

On Tuesday, April 9- Wednesday, April 10, Settlement Housing Fund is sponsoring its Twenty-Fourth Annual Affordable Housing Compliance and Fair Housing Workshop, with AJ Johnson.

This year, we are excited to return to our IN-PERSON workshop!

Register on our website:
https://www.settlementhousingfund.org/affordable-housing-compliance-workshop/

We are delighted to announce that Judy Herbstman, previously Vice President of Real Estate, has been appointed to lead Settlement Housing Fund as its President, effective February 24th. Judy has dedicated the past seven years to building and guiding a dynamic team of housing professionals responsible for the rapid growth of our affordable housing pipeline and stewardship of our existing portfolio. The Board and staff look forward to working with Judy as she broadens her impact on the future of Settlement Housing Fund and affordable housing across New York City.

Our deepest gratitude goes to Alexa Sewell, who departs Settlement Housing Fund after a decade of outstanding leadership and commitment to our mission. We wish her all the best as she begins her new chapter as the Senior Vice President of Multifamily Finance and Development at New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR).

Read More About the Transition: https://mailchi.mp/abf8ed1987ed/leadership-transition

Happy Black History Month! This month we recognize the achievements and struggles of Black Americans throughout history, and celebrate the contributions of Black individuals and their impact in affordable housing, and our communities.