Resources
Free help for NYC tenants, by borough.
Your elected officials
Search your street to see your Council Member, Assembly Member and State Senator. Search your street
The law
Read the official text of City and State tenant law. Browse the law library
Free help
NYC Tenant Helpline
Free housing advice and referrals, run by the City.
311, or ask for the Tenant Helpline
Housing Court Answers
Help understanding a Housing Court case, notice, or paper you were served.
(212) 962-4795
NY State rent office (HCR)
Questions about rent-stabilized apartments, rent history and overcharges.
1 (833) 499-0343
Met Council on Housing hotline
Free tenant-rights advice by phone, Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
(212) 979-0611
Report a problem
Report a repair or heat problem (311)
Ask HPD to inspect your apartment. Call 311 or file online.
Rent-stabilized apartment questions (NY State)
Rent history, overcharges and lease renewals.
Broker fee you shouldn't have paid
File a complaint with the City's consumer protection department.