From 1983 to 1996, Westhab's strategy for developing affordable rental housing in Westchester County was to acquire (via purchase or net lease) vacant, substandard buildings, and, using a combination of government grants and private loans, rehabilitate them, then mix the occupancy between transitional housing and permanent affordable housing. Thus, most of Westhab's permanent housing units were located in mixed-use buildings.

In 1996, as the rate of homelessness leveled off and the demand for new transitional housing units eased, Westhab undertook development of buildings that contained only affordable housing units. This included new construction as well as renovation of vacant buildings.

The 22 town homes at Cross Street represent Westhab's first homeownership housing iniative. Westhab views this beautiful development as a model for building mixed-income home-ownership communities in Westchester County.

Since early 2005, in support of its affordable housing operation, Westhab has embarked upon a plan to expand its property management operation, and has focused on developing working relationships with like-minded organizations. New staff and new systems are now in place to support this initiative.

Currently, Westhab and its affiliates own and/or manage over 400 units of permanent, affordable rental and condominium housing. This includes providing comprehensive property management services to owners of affordable, permanent and supportive housing in New York City and Westchester.

Westhab is certified as an authorized HUD property management contractor.