About Us
Our Mission
The East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust (EHEBCLT) works to develop and preserve community-controlled, truly and permanently affordable housing, commercial, green and cultural spaces in East Harlem/El Barrio that prioritizes households of extremely low to low incomes.
As a strategy to ensure permanent affordability, the East Harlem/El Barrio Community Land Trust will own land and lease it to buildngs on that land, as well as develop a resident-controlled Mutual Housing Association.
What We Do
We work hand in hand with East Harlem residents to build community ownership of land and housing. Through ongoing organizing and leadership development, we prepare tenants and neighbors to play a central role in shaping future community land trust (CLT) properties.
Once a property is secured, we rehabilitate buildings to meet health, safety, and sustainability standards. Residents are relocated into CLT housing where they receive training in mutual housing association practices, preparing them for democratic self-governance.
To support long-term housing success, we offer wraparound services that strengthen individual and community well-being—ensuring every resident thrives in a stable, affordable, and empowered living environment.
Our Board
About Us: Board & Staff
1. Rosa Custodio (President) Retired
2. Andres Perez (Vice President) Retired
3. Christina Curry Economic Advances Resources Network
4. Devan Cronshaw South Bronx Unite
5. Amina Luwemba CPA Morgan Stanley
6. Cristian Chirilla (Treasurer) Peoples Lower East Side Federal Credit Union
Brian Peters (Former Board, Community Land Trust Manager)