Eligible New Yorkers can get free minor home repairs.

This program is for:

• Homeowners with low or moderate incomes
• Tenants age 60 and older

These repairs include:

• Minor plumbing
• Minor carpentry and electrical work
• Caulking and weather-stripping of windows and doors
• Installation or repair of door locks and chains

Major work, such as the installation of a ramp, is not provided.

Depending on the situation, some condominium or co-op owners may also qualify.

Services are provided by two non-profit organizations:

• The Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty
• The New York Foundation for Senior Citizens

You can contact the organizations for details on the help they provide.

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for help.