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Know Your Rights
Clear, quick answers to common legal protections and issues:
Right to Counsel in NYC Housing Court
- Low-income tenants in NYC may be eligible for free legal representation in eviction cases. Learn more from the Right to Counsel NYC Coalition.
Understanding Eviction Notices
- From 14-day rent demands to 90-day termination notices – each means something different. Read our blog post on types of eviction notices.
What is “Good Cause Eviction”?
- A law that limits evictions and excessive rent hikes for many NYC tenants. Learn how it applies to you.
Warranty of Habitability
- Your landlord is required by law to keep your apartment safe and livable. If they don’t, you may be entitled to a rent reduction.
Illegal Lockouts
- Your landlord cannot change the locks without a court order – even if you owe rent. Here’s what to do if you’re locked out.
Squatters vs. Tenants
- Don’t get it twisted. We break down what legally counts as a squatter and how tenant rights are determined.
Step-by-Step Housing Court Guides
Follow these guides to take action, with links to detailed blog posts or PDFs:
Find Your Housing Court
| Borough | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Queens | 89-17 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, NY 1143 | (718) 262-7300 |
| Brooklyn | 141 Livingston St., Brooklyn, NY 11201 | (347) 404-9200 |
| Manhattan | 111 Centre St., New York, NY 10013 | (646) 386-5500 |
| Bronx | 1118 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456 | (718) 466-3000 |
| Staten Island | 927 Castleton Ave., Staten Island, NY | (718) 675-8452 |
Find Your Court Online – NYC Courts Official Site
Local Housing Assistance
Get free help from experienced advocates:
Legal Aid Society – Housing Help
Tenant Rights Coalition
Mobilization for Justice
- (212) 417-3700
- mobilizationforjustice.org
- 100 William St., 6th Fl., NYC
WhoOwnsWhat.org
Search NYC building ownership & complaint histories:
Advocacy & Community Organizing
Know the law but also know your people. Get involved:
Astoria Tenants Union
Brooklyn Eviction Defense
Housing Justice For All (NYC DSA)
- (646) 847-9550
- info@housingjusticeforall.org
- housingjusticeforall.org
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