Improving the quality of affordable housing

The mission of the Lower East Side Coalition Housing Development, Inc. (LEScoalition) is to improve and stabilize the quality of life for local residents by the development of new construction and the substantial rehabilitation of vacant housing stock to preserve affordable housing for individuals of low-to-moderate income. The organization is committed to providing professional, community-based not for profit management of new and rehabbed buildings in its portfolio.

It’s been a great honor to be part of an active board that faithfully continues the mission of the LEScoalition in developing, maintaining, and managing affordable housing. I’m proud to live in and serve a community that values and supports preservation of neighborhood and its housing stock.

Our History

The Lower East Side Coalition Housing Development, Inc. (LEScoalition) is a housing development organization, active on New York City’s Lower East Side community since 1968. LEScoalition evolved from a group of community residents and leaders of organizations active in housing, social and legal services into a coalition to provide community control over housing development in the Lower East Side. Read more here.

More than just a housing complex

The designated LEScoalition catchment area is approximately 50 blocks in size located in the Lower East Side, also referred to Loisaida by its Latino population and more recently coined the East Village by the latest wave of students and young professionals. It is bound by 14th Street on the north, Avenue A on the west, Houston Street on the south and East River Drive to the east. The area features a ten acre park, Tompkins Square Park on the west, East River Park on the east and is dotted with local neighborhood gardens. Find out more about buildings here.

LEScoalition's Mission

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals of low-to-moderate income residing in the Lower East Side by developing new affordable housing and rehabilitating vacant housing stock. Our goal is to provide community-based management of housing developments, ensuring that residents have access to safe, clean, and well-maintained homes. We work collaboratively with local residents, community organizations, and government agencies to identify housing needs and develop solutions that cater to the unique needs of the Lower East Side community. By creating stable and sustainable communities, we provide affordable housing options and opportunities for residents to build a better future for themselves and their families. Find out more about who we are.