Welcome to East Harlem / El Barrio Community Land Trust!
At EHEBCLT, we build lasting community power by securing land and housing under the control of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Our mission is rooted in equity, self-determination, and permanent affordability.
Founded in 2014 as a pilot project of the NYC Community Land Initiative (NYCCLI), and powered by the grassroots advocacy of Picture the Homeless members, EHEBCLT emerged from community organizing and a vision for collective ownership.
In November 2020, we made history by acquiring our first four buildings from the City of New York for just $1 each—becoming the first new community land trust in the city to gain ownership of public land. This milestone marks a powerful shift toward community stewardship in East Harlem.
