Good Old Lower East Side

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Welcome to GOLES!

GOLES was founded in 1977 by community members determined to preserve affordable housing and prevent further neighborhood displacement and homelessness, which had accelerated during the 1970's.

GOLES is a neighborhood housing and preservation organization serving the Lower East Side of Manhattan dedicated to Read More...

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Documents & Pages: Add; Open House for High School Transfers at JVL Wildcat Academy; New Community Center Opening on Houston and the Bowery; NON-PROFIT SPACE AVAILABLE FOR RENT; GOLES INFORMATION

External Links: Add; Citizens Committee for New York City; New York City Police Dept.; The Department of Youth & Community Development; City of New York

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I have lived in the LES for about 7 years. I have been subletting an hdfc low-income co-op for $800. I recently found out that there are major restrictions on subletting and that profits are not to be... more

Started: April 23rd 2003Replies: 5

High School Transfers Open at JVL Wildcat Academy...

If you know any young person who wants to earn a high school diploma while working on an internship, JVL Wildcat Academy may be for you! Transfer applications are available for September. We offer a... more

Started: June 19th 2014Replies: 0

Open House for High School Transfers at John V...

Tuesday July 2nd from 10am to 2pm Battery Park campus (17 Battery Place, first floor, corner of West St).If you know any young person who wants to earn a high school diploma while working on an... more

Started: June 29th 2013Replies: 0

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Good Old Lower East Side Real Estate and Home Values

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How To Save On Closing Costs: Many are shocked when they learn how much they owe to close on their mortgage. But there are ways to save before you sign on the dotted line. Closing costs seem to be a necessary evil when securing a new, or...
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Neighborhood Resource Guide

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Energy Efficient FHA Mortgages: In 1992 Congress mandated a pilot demonstration of energy-efficient mortgages (EEMs) in five States. In 1995 the pilot was expanded as a national program. FHA insured 27,150 EEMs in FY2001, 30,331 in FY2002...
Tags: Homeowner – FHA – Environment – Mortgage – Staff Pick
Review vs. Audit: In an effort to protect the financial viability of an association, the board of directors contracts for an annual financial review or audit of the financial records. One of the most important reasons to...
Tags: Association – Financial – Board