Eligible New Yorkers can get free minor home repairs.

This program is for:

  • Homeowners with low or moderate incomes
  • Tenants age 60 and older

These repairs include:

  • Minor plumbing
  • Minor carpentry and electrical work
  • Caulking and weather-stripping of windows and doors
  • Installation or repair of door locks and chains

Major work, such as the installation of a ramp, is not provided.

Depending on the situation, some condominium or co-op owners may also qualify.

Services are provided by two non-profit organizations:

  • The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty
  • The New York Foundation for Senior Citizens

You can contact the organizations for details on the help they provide.

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.

Examples of the types of repairs that are not provided include:

  • Major renovations and ramps
  • Installation of air conditioners, ceiling fans, doors, or toilets
  • Fixing appliances
  • Boiler or furnace work
  • Room painting
  • Roof repairs

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