More help will soon be on the way for some Brooklyn residents still trying to piece their lives back together two years after Superstorm Sandy. 

Mayor Bill de Blasio says the city's "Build it Back" program is stepping up its recovery efforts. It now aims to have up to 1,000 construction projects started and 1,500 reimbursement checks issued by the end of this year. 

The program, which is set up to help with Sandy home repairs, had a bumpy start back in June 2013. However, the mayor's office promises that there have been major changes, including hiring more staff and streamlining requirements. 

"Build it Back" has already helped out hundreds of families this year, granting nearly 800 reimbursement checks.