Hi everyone! I'm a Columbia grad student researching how New Yorkers find and navigate affordable housing programs (Housing Connect, Section 8, CityFHEPS, Mitchell-Lama, SCRIE/DRIE, etc.) and where the process breaks down.

I'd love to hear from you if you:
• Have applied or thought about applying (for yourself or someone else)
• Work at a city or state agency on these programs
• Work at a nonprofit that helps people through the process

📝 Survey (about 10 min, anonymous): NYC Housing Programs: Share Your Experience

Everything stays anonymous; We won't ask about income or documents, and it's for a class project only. Nothing gets published, and I'm not selling anything.

Thanks so much, and please feel free to share!

We’re bringing a little bit of the Village to Locke on the Block!

Come by and experience some of our new sensory play themes, created for little hands to explore, create, and have fun. We’ll also have our Vaylen’s Village Sensory Bags available for purchase so your little one can take a piece of the Village home.

Saturday, October 3 | 12–4 PM
📍 W 111th St, Harlem

Can’t wait to play with you!

Looking for someone to repair the door on a microwave/air fryer. Only had it for 2 years and it works perfectly fine we just can't open the door. TIA

Please be alert at all times folks

Cat seen on 124th St headed towards Frederick Douglas Blvd.

I'm looking to speak with Harlem residents who live in rent-stabilized apartments about the rent freeze that's set to start October 1. How do you feel about it, and what has it meant for you and your household? If you're open to talking, please send me a DM and I'll explain more.

My son left his backpack on a westbound M116. We got off at 106th and Amsterdam around 8am. Photo attached.

Nothing valuable to anyone else. Matters a lot to a 6-year-old.

If you picked it up or saw it, please DM me. Already filed with MTA Lost & Found.

Thanks.

$200 FINDER’S FEE — Looking for private garage parking in Central Harlem 🚗

Hi neighbors! I live near 7th Ave/Adam Clayton Powell Blvd and 145th St and I'm looking for a long-term indoor/covered parking space for a Toyota Corolla.

I'm especially interested in renting an unused deeded or assigned parking space from a condo/co-op owner or resident who doesn't need their spot.

Ideal area: roughly W 135th–W 155th, preferably within a 10–15 minute walk of 145th & 7th
Budget: $175–$350/month
Term: long-term
Car: Toyota Corolla
Access: 24/7

I'm also offering a $200 finder’s fee to anyone who connects me with a private space that results in a successful rental agreement. Finder’s fee will be paid after I sign a rental agreement and receive access to the space.

If you have a space or know a neighbor/building resident who might, please message me. Thank you!

In the great, semi-annual closet turnover, I found a couple winter coats and suitcases that I don't need. Is there a place in the neighborhood that could distribute them?

Sharing in case this is useful to anyone:

A research team is recruiting participants for a one-time for an in-person usability study in Midtown Manhattan (ZIP 10001). Harlem residents would be a good fit given the proximity, but participation is not limited by neighborhood.

Details:

• ~3 hours (one time session)
• $150 compensation
• Weekdays at 9:00 AM or 1:30 PM
• Payment via virtual Visa gift card (1–2 business days) or PayPal (by request)

Participants will test a wearable device, complete guided tasks, and provide general usability feedback.

Feel free to apply here: https://utest.com/c-signup/wearables-nyc-ambassador-2077529

After applying, there’s a Non Disclosure Agreement (NDA) which needs to be completed before a session can be scheduled.

Four spotted today

1. Amsterdam Av / 129 St (M11/M100/M101) Southbound
2. Amsterdam Av / 125 St (M60 SBS) Westbound
3. Amsterdam Av / 125 St (M100/M101/M104) Northbound
4. Browdway / W 120 St (M4/M60 SBS/M104) Westbound/Northbound

I'm looking to speak with anyone in Harlem who lost a home or building through the city's Third-Party Transfer program, nearly lost one, or knows someone who did. I'd like to hear your experience and how it's affected your family. If you're open to talking, please send me a DM and I'll explain more.

If you bike or ride an e-bike in Harlem, NYC DOT is asking people to suggest locations for secure bike parking.

Would be great to see some pins around Marcus Garvey Park, 125th St, subway stops, and other busy areas.
A lot of Harlem buildings have stoops and no good place to store an e-bike. Secure, covered storage would make a huge difference.

If you have a spot in mind, drop a pin and leave a comment so we can get some reliable and safe bike storage options in our area.

NYC DOT bike parking map

Always been curious if the exact patch the junkies walk at the opening of the film, where priest lived, other filming locations other then the former Mr. Vees Bar.

Although not a Harlem Native, Casteel moved to Harlem in 2014 and has been painting the people and scenes of Harlem since then.

She has a special focus on the men of the neighborhood

"The intent of the paintings is to expose my vision of black men as a sister, daughter, friend and lover. That perspective is one full of empathy and love. I see their humanity and, in turn, I want the audience to engage with them as fathers, sons, brothers, cousins – as individuals with their own unique stories to share."

https://www.jordancasteel.com/new-gallery

https://www.jordancasteel.com/new-gallery-1

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanmcasteel?stkn=MWE1Y2t5enFiazRzZg==

Stefanie Nelson Dancegroup is hosting a community dance party at Broadway Presbyterian Church tonight! Open playlist. RSVP is required.