Our work thus far

Since the founding of BSDC in 1995, we have assisted countless people through our five program areas:

Housing Development:

Developed the first condominium project in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Developed more than 600 units of affordable housing and sold homeownership units below market value; currently more than 100 units are in the development pipeline.

Trained nearly 1,200 local residents in our technology-learning center.
Built the Quincy Senior Residences, a 94-unit building that provides safe, affordable rental housing for low- and moderate-income seniors, enabling them to function independently.

Provided hundreds of workshops on mortgage readiness, buying your first home, and home preservation, as well as one-on-one foreclosure prevention counseling.

Created the PopUP Shop program, connecting local entrepreneurs with retail space in the neighborhood.
Led revitalization efforts along three secondary commercial corridors in Bedford-Stuyvesant: Tompkins Avenue, Bedford Avenue, and Malcolm X Boulevard.
Led a façade improvement program to help local businesses upgrade their storefronts.
Developed the first comprehensive financial literacy program in Bedford-Stuyvesant targeted to both high school students and adults.
Provided technical assistance to dozens of local entrepreneurs, assisting them with access to capital, marketing, government services, and business locations.

Organized beautification projects to improve the overall cleanliness and appearance of the neighborhood, such as Flower Bed-Stuy.
Sponsored community and youth events to highlight the strength and promise of the community.
Formed, and provided technical assistance to, dozens of block and tenant associations to support residents, strengthen neighborhoods, and increase safety.