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PUBLIC TESTIMONY

Testimony by Yoselin Genao-Estrella, Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC

2:59:08

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125 sec

Yoselin Genao-Estrella, Executive Director of Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC, expressed strong support for the proposed legislation to increase affordable homeownership opportunities in NYC. She emphasized the importance of creating affordable homeownership options for low to moderate income renters and how it can work alongside developing rental opportunities.

  • NHS of Queens serves over 8,000 neighbors annually, providing tools for affordable homeownership and rental counseling.
  • The lack of affordable homeownership options forces many Queens residents to wait up to 2 years for suitable properties or move out of NYC.
  • Over the last 2 years, NHS of Queens' homebuyers have collectively built $22,500,000 in equity, demonstrating the potential for wealth creation through homeownership.