[Nyagdu] finding housing in NYC with a guidedog

Tue Jul 23 17:39:56 UTC 2013

Good afternoon,
In one of your messages, you discussed how HUD lists are all closed.  Have you searched on both the repository and called various HUD properties for applications?  As a former resident of Sellis Manor, I can tell you that the building is going through a Transition.  They are supposed to be renovating the building within the next year.  Upon completion, the wait-list will be re-opened since various units are vacant.  You should call them, and ask for an application, telling them that you are interested for something by 2014-2015 as a long-term solution. Familiarize yourself with all housing guidelines, including the HUD handbook, to see if you can find other work-arounds.

There are ways around wait-lists with HUD and other public/private housing authorities.  One of them, is to have a group of you apply for a unit together.  You are then considered  a family, giving you priority on wait-lists.  Find-out what Ofiliation s a property may have with church or civic groups.  Many times, if you indicate that you are apart of or are interested in said groups, they may help you out.
Look into being involved with community boards.  Quite often, they have political connections to help you in the process.  As the old saying goes, one hand washes the other.  Finally, you may want to look into a temporary hostile situation such as renting a room in a house, or in a dorm-like setting.  I know that in some locals, places like the Y rent space on a temp basis.  
Hope this helps.
You are welcome to contact me off-list at the email above.  I am in the NYC area over the next few days; so, if our schedules fit, maybe we can discuss this and other options further in-person.
Best wishes,
William

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On Jul 18, 2013, at 3:07 PM, "Albert J Rizzi" <albert at myblindspot.org> wrote:

> There might be people in their network who are looking for roommates? Just a
> guess. Had you tried reaching out to Cellis Manor? Not sure about their
> waiting list, but worth checking into.
> 
> I will write to some friends I know to see if they know of anything. did you
> try posting a request on facebook?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nyagdu [mailto:nyagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of keri
> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 2:56 PM
> To: New York Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [Nyagdu] finding housing in NYC with a guidedog
> 
> Ok, how can the NFB help me in this case?
> 
> keri
> 
> "Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the things I want to 
> say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my eyes will speak 
> my heart."
> --Robert Sexton
> 
> "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there
> 
> is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to
> 
> receive it."
> --Ivan Panin
> 
> Find that guy that will pick up every piece of your shattered heart & put it
> 
> back together; Replacing it with a piece of his.
> 
> "there is a moment when all hope disappears, all pride is gone, all 
> expectation, all faith all desire. I own that moment. It belongs to me." 
> Michael Robotham
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Margo and Arrow" <margo.downey at verizon.net>
> To: "'New York Association of Guide Dog Users'" <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 2:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nyagdu] finding housing in NYC with a guidedog
> 
> 
>> Carrie, call the National Federation of the Blind of new York office at
>> 7185677821.
>> 
>> Margo and Arrow
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nyagdu [mailto:nyagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of keri
>> Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 1:46 PM
>> To: Nyagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Subject: [Nyagdu] finding housing in NYC with a guidedog
>> 
>> Greetings all,
>> 
>> I'm looking for a new place to rent. My budget is very low.. I'm searching
>> on craigslist and I've found some nice ads but they are alergic to dogs.
>> Obviously by law a landlord can't refuse a service animal, but in a 
>> roommate
>> situation you have to disclose because of alergies etc.
>> How have the rest of you found your housing. I'd greatly appreciate any
>> tips. I wish I could just aford an apt on my own, but I can't 
>> unfortunately
>> and HUD waiting list is closed.. So if you guys know of any resources that
>> may help me I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm hoping to find a new place asap
>> because my roommate situation here is very uncomfortable and I don't feel
>> safe here.
>> keri
>> 
>> "Sometimes your nearness takes my breath away; and all the things I want 
>> to
>> say can find no voice. Then, in silence, I can only hope my eyes will 
>> speak
>> my heart."
>> --Robert Sexton
>> 
>> "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth 
>> there
>> is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere 
>> to
>> receive it."
>> --Ivan Panin
>> 
>> Find that guy that will pick up every piece of your shattered heart & put 
>> it
>> back together; Replacing it with a piece of his.
>> 
>> "there is a moment when all hope disappears, all pride is gone, all
>> expectation, all faith all desire. I own that moment. It belongs to me."
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