First-time Homeownership Opportunities: Legacy Cities ACCESS Program
In partnership with New York State HCR, CPC provides construction financing and technical assistance to developers participating in the Legacy Cities ACCESS program, which provides financing for the rehabilitation of municipality-owned small multifamily buildings outside New York City. Through this program, CPC and NYS HCR are revitalizing communities while creating opportunities for construction businesses and first-time homebuyers.
In FY 24, CPC joined the Kingston City Land Bank and Maeda Construction (Maeda) to celebrate the completion and sale of four newly renovated single family homes through Legacy Cities ACCESS. All homes were sold to households earning at or below 80% of area median income.
Home renovations by Minority-owned Business Enterprise (MBE) firm Maeda included upgrades to structural, plumbing, and electrical systems, as well as new kitchens, baths, roofs, flooring, windows, doors, and asbestos abatement work. The homes also received efficiency upgrades including insulation and high-efficiency electric mini-split systems for heating and cooling.
Engaging the Syracuse Community with Government Partners
CPC partnered with The City of Syracuse and New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) to host a Developers Summit for emerging real estate entrepreneurs in the Syracuse area. The role of this summit was to provide financial and educational resources to empower entrepreneurs to compete in the real estate development market, and to expand access to affordable, quality housing in Central New York communities.