The Harlem Neighborhood Block Association

Tag: Financial Literacy

  • Lowballed

    Lowballed

    For generations, Black and Latino families have had their homes appraised for less than white families. An analysis of nationwide housing appraisals by ABC, more than 50 million home loans, and refinance applications in predominantly Black neighborhoods are nearly five times more likely to be under-appraised than in white communities. The analysis also found that…

  • Lost Church

    Lost Church

    The Henry J. Carter Specialty Hospital, just east of Marcus Garvey Park (between 122nd and 121st Streets and Madison and Park Avenues) replaced a Harlem church (outlined in green below) The photo (below) shows the rock rubble in Marcus Garvey park before the depression era work to revitalize the park, with the church in the…