NORTH BROOKLYN DEVELOPMENT CORP.
148-50 HURON ST
BROOKLYN, NY 11222
Service Area: GREENPOINT
Contact: RICHARD MAZUR
Phone: (718)389-4078
Email: nbdc126@aol.com
Service Profile: North Brooklyn Development Corporation (NBDC), was organized in 1979 by civic and business leaders of Greenpoint for the purpose of promoting neighborhood stability, improving economic climate in the community, and building affordable housing. Guided by this mission and a firm understanding of Greenpoint's needs and character, NBDC has developed a strategy that includes programs in housing development and preservation, commercial and industrial development, and employment and education. NBDC has leveraged millions of dollars of public and private funds; it has worked successfully to establish public-private partnerships in community development; and has cooperated with other community groups and organizations who work to meet similar goals in Greenpoint. The purpose of NBDC's housing program is twofold: to preserve the existing housing stock and promote a stable and invested citizenry in Greenpoint and to develop affordable housing for the area's lowest income residents and through thus induce economic development. The former is achieved through the on-going services for homeowners and tenants that includes securing low-interest property rehabilitation loans; rent regulation education; property management and maintenance; landlord/tenant disputes; affordable housing referrals; and securing other housing entitlements. The latter is addressed by constantly looking for sites and means for developing new affordable housing units for the most needy residents. NBDC has also invested heavily into educating Greenpoint's youngsters. Annual After School Programs are run in five local schools providing warm and structured environment for over 450 children with supplemental tutoring in math and reading, arts& crafts workshops, sports and active recreation. NBDC's Community Achievement Project in Schools (CAPS) confronts truancy in schools, improves students' attendance and develops a closer level of communication between schools and families. Such diversified scope of services in addressing community needs allow NBDC to be a leader and promoter in positive change in Greenpoint community.