NYC Tenant Resources

The NYC Office for Tenant Protection offers guidance and assistance on topics including: Housing Application Assistance, Rental Assistance, Utility & Repair Assistance, Housing Complaints, Eviction Prevention, Tenant Harassment, Tenant Resource Tools, and Housing Court. They also host a Tenant Resource Portal featuring an Eviction Prevention Tool.

The New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) publishes Fact Sheets that explain rent control and rent stabilization laws across New York City and State.

The NYS Attorney General offers a Residential Tenants’ Rights Guide and a summary of changes to rent laws (2019).

NYC Department of Buildings and HPD provide information on construction codes, housing maintenance, fire safety, and more. Topics include gas leaks, heat & hot water, mold, pests, and window guards.

Resources include the NYC Rent Freeze Program (SCRIE), housing options, and emergency assistance. HCR Fact Sheet #21 covers special rights for senior citizens.

Rent Freeze Hotline: 929-252-7242

Resources include the NYC Rent Freeze Program for Disabled (DRIE) and information from the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. HCR Fact Sheet #20 covers special rights.

Rent Freeze Hotline: 929-252-7242

The NYC Department of Health offers resources on healthy indoor environments (lead, smoke-free housing, window guards) and healthy homes (asthma, carbon monoxide, domestic violence support).

Learn about tenant resources for keeping pets in NYC apartments, including the NYC Pet Law.

NYC Dept. of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) provides "The ABC’s of Housing" and extensive FAQs on tenant rights and responsibilities.