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gov websites Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program Administered by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), in partnership with Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation, a local non-profit, the Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program (BACPP) provides eligible low- and middle-income homeowners living in one- to three-family homes in East New York and Cypress Hills, Brooklyn (Community District 5) with low or no-interest, or possible forgivable, loans to convert their basement or cellar into a safe, legal, and rentable apartment, based on altered building code legislation passed in February 2019, Intro.
1004. The homeowner is also provided with technical assistance needed to close on a loan and complete the construction project. This pilot program will help to create safe housing for tenants or occupants, while providing homeowners an opportunity to earn rental income.
For information on loan terms and the program, see the BACPP term sheet . It is also available in Spanish: Hoja de condiciones del Programa Piloto de Conversión de Sótanos en Apartamentos . Pilot Program Eligibility To be eligible for the program, a homeowner must: Own a one-, two-, or three- unit home in East New York or Cypress Hills (Brooklyn Community District 5) Occupy the home as their primary residence.
Primary residency is defined as residing in the home 270 days a year. Homeowners are eligible based on their gross household income and size, outlined below. In order to determine if a homeowner might be eligible, locate the household size in Column 1 (how many people live in the home) in the chart below and review the corresponding income in Column 2.
A household’s gross household income cannot be more than 165% Area Median Income (AMI) or the dollar amount shown below in Column 2: Comply with zoning requirements for one-, two-, or three-unit homes. Homes in the gray shaded area on the map may qualify for the program if all eligibility criteria are met.
Homes in the blue shaded area on the map do not qualify for a basement or cellar conversion since they are in an area subject to future flood risk. The program will determine if the home complies with zoning or is subject to future flood risk.
Eligible homeowners are provided with financial assistance in the form of a loan to convert their basement or cellar into a safe, livable apartment by providing low - or no-interest loans, with a maximum loan amount of $120,000, and the technical assistance necessary for completing a construction project.
Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation will provide the technical assistance by managing and navigating the pre-development and construction process on behalf of the homeowner to convert the basement or cellar into an apartment and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy from the NYC Department of Buildings. Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation will also guide the homeowner through the process of applying and obtaining the loan.
The pilot program will utilize modifications to the NYC Building Code standards for a one unit home converting to a two unit home, since a basement or cellar converting into an apartment is an increase in units. The code modifications will help to make it more financially feasible to convert a basement or cellar into an apartment, while upholding the highest health and safety standards for the occupants of these apartments.
The Multiple Dwelling Law has jurisdiction over an existing two-unit home converting to a three-unit home or an existing three-unit home converting to a four-unit home, as a result of a basement or cellar converting into an apartment. The program will also provide low or no-interest, or possibly forgivable, loans to homeowners who fall under the Multiple Dwelling Law jurisdiction.
We appreciate your interest in the Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program. We are no longer considering applications at this time. The deadline to file plans with the NYC Department of Buildings under the Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program legislation (local law Int.
No. 1004-A) previously available to homeowners within Brooklyn Community District 5 has also now passed. Note: Homeowners who would like to convert their basement or cellar into an apartment can consult a design professional (i.e. architect or engineer). Visit the NYC Department of Buildings/Homeowner for more information.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Homeowners of one-, two-, or three-unit homes in East New York or Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, who occupy the home as their primary residence and meet income requirements. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $120,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Basement Apartment Conversion Pilot Program is funded by New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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