Chhaya CDC

Chhaya is hiring a Director for Development and Communications. Full-time, hybrid in Jackson Heights Salary: $125K–$150K Apply with a CV, cover letter, and 2 references: careers@chhayacdc.org Details: chhayacdc.org/careers

Homeownership support doesn’t stop at closing. Chhaya also provides post-purchase counseling, foreclosure prevention, and referrals. Swipe through to hear from clients. Need support? fbegum@chhayacdc.org | (347) 503-4267

June is National Homeownership Month. In 2025, 475+ people attended Chhaya’s first-time homebuyer workshops, and clients accessed $200K+ in down payment assistance. We also offer one-on-one housing and financial counseling. #HomeownershipMonth #ChhayaCDC

The May 20 floods in Jamaica, Queens show why basement tenants can't wait. We applaud @NYCMayor Block-by-Block plan for including basement legalization, a fight BASE has led for 15+ years. Fund it. Pass it. Protect the families who need it most. #LegalizeBasements

"It’s time to take Parkash out of the building and give tenants an opportunity to purchase it with the support from the bank, the city and organizations. We tenants do not want our rents to go to another abusive landlord’s pockets." @ChhayaCDC #PassCOPA qns.com/2026/05/parkas…

Celebrate #NYCSmallBusinessMonth with SBS and Mobie in Jackson Heights and learn how to get your #smallbiz game ready for the @FWC26NYNJ World Cup! ⚽🗽 📆 5/13 | 2-5pm 📍 77-05 Roosevelt Ave @ChhayaCDC @QueensChamber

Tenants at 89-20 161 St. have endured neglect for too long. They’re demanding deep repairs, truly affordable rents, and tenant/community control of the building. Thursday, May 14 at 4 PM 89-20 161 St, Jamaica Parkash out. @NYCMOPT

Join us for a Housing Affordability Town Hall in Elmhurst this Saturday, April 25 at 12:30 PM. We’ll be talking about rising rents, displacement, and what it takes to keep our neighborhoods affordable for the people who already live here. Register here: bit.ly/4t3Z5jt

NYC homeowners: don’t leave money on the table. Learn about property tax exemptions + payment options. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

City Council voted to override the veto and move to end the tax lien sale, a system that has long harmed low income homeowners. Chhaya CDC ED @AnnettaSeech: “This is real progress, but without COPA, too many New Yorkers still lack the tools to protect their homes.”

Thank you @NYCCouncil for its work supporting our communities. Congrats on legislation fighting for street vendors, day laborers, deliveristas, tenants, and many others. @ChhayaCDC @VendorPower @NYC_SHOUT

Today the @NYCCouncil passed COPA to add another preservation tool to our toolbox! By giving qualified purchasers a first chance to bid on distressed properties in city enforcement programs, COPA will help level the playing field & stop the cycle of speculation & rising rents.

Five years after it was introduced, the City Council passed a revised version of the Community Opportunity to Purchase Act, or COPA, which supporters say will give mission-driven groups a leg up when affordable and distressed buildings come up for sale. citylimits.org/nyc-passes-bil…

🧵 [1 of 2] WQCLT is part of a new coalition of residents & groups from NYC neighborhoods, advocating around the shared vision that public land should be for public good, not profit. .@zohrankmamdani @resilient_RH @FecStop13647 @NoCasinoInConey @savecolumbiast @SavetheInlet

"In our view, the version of COPA now before the Council is a practical, well-crafted framework that will meaningfully strengthen New York City’s ability to preserve stable, affordable housing." citylimits.org/opinion-the-le…

Last Friday was a packed room for our Queens Community Land Trust orientation, and this is just the beginning! Grateful for a community ready to build long-term stability and advocate for housing that works for real people. #QueensCLT #ChhayaCDC #HousingJustice #communitypower

Dec 12, 6 PM — Queens Community Land Trust 101 at Chhaya’s Jackson Heights office. Learn how Q-CLT began, what’s moving now, and how you can support long-term affordable housing in Queens. Light refreshments provided. RSVP: bit.ly/QCLT101

Chhaya congratulates Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani—first immigrant, South Asian, & Muslim Mayor of NYC. From our housing counseling team to City Hall, we’re proud, and ready to fight for justice together. Let’s get to work.

We are heartbroken by reports of the two fatalities in basements following the heavy rainfall yesterday. See the BASE Coalition's full statement calling on the city to launch the basement and cellar conversion program without further delay to help prevent future tragedies.

Flood-related deaths in basement homes are preventable. The City must finish rulemaking and launch the legalization pilot now. Safe housing can’t wait.