The landlord resources page focuses on tools NYC property owners need most: the CityFHEPS landlord portal, HPD and DHCR agency contacts, landlord associations, and financial assistance programs. The tenant resources page covers legal aid organizations, emergency rent assistance (like HRA One Shot Deal), tenant hotlines, and a step-by-step guide to housing emergencies.
NYC Landlord & Tenant Resources
NYC Landlord & Tenant Resource Guide
Legal aid organizations, government agencies, emergency rent assistance programs, and NYC Housing Court information, organized by who needs it.
What you'll find here
Free Resources for NYC Landlords and Tenants
NYC landlord-tenant law is one of the most complex and litigated areas of housing law in the country. Whether you're a tenant facing eviction or a landlord navigating HPD violations and DHCR regulations, knowing where to turn for help matters. It matters fast.
This guide organizes the most useful free resources in New York City into three categories: landlord resources (government portals, associations, and financial programs), tenant resources (legal aid, emergency help, and hotlines), and NYC Housing Court information (addresses, hours, and what to expect on your court date).
These resources are a starting point. When your situation requires legal representation (not just information), the Law Office of Edwin Maria P.C. offers a free, confidential consultation to any landlord or tenant in NYC.
Landlord Resources
CityFHEPS portal, HPD, DHCR, NYC Rent Guidelines Board, landlord associations, and financial assistance programs for NYC property owners.
View Landlord Resources →Tenant Resources
Free legal aid organizations, tenant hotlines, emergency rent assistance, and a step-by-step guide to handling housing emergencies in NYC.
View Tenant Resources →NYC Housing Courts
Addresses, hours, and what to bring for all four NYC Housing Courts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx. Know what to expect on your court date.
View Housing Court Guide →Quick reference
NYC Housing Emergency Contacts
NYC 311Dial 311Housing complaints, emergency repairs, agency referrals
NYC Housing Court (all boroughs)311Case lookup, court dates, clerk assistance
NYS DHCR718-739-6400 / 1-866-ASK-DHCRRent stabilization, overcharge complaints, lease renewals
The Legal Aid Society212-426-3000 (Manhattan) / 718-722-3100 (Brooklyn)Free legal help for eligible tenants
HRA One Shot DealCall 311, ask for HRAEmergency rent assistance for tenants facing eviction
Law Office of Edwin Maria P.C.(212) 470-3461Free consultation, landlords & tenants
FAQ
NYC Landlord and Tenant Resources: Frequently Asked Questions
Act immediately. Do not ignore it. Read the notice carefully to understand the reason and any response deadline. Contact a legal aid organization or attorney as soon as possible. Appear in court on the listed date. If you default, the other party receives an automatic judgment against you. See our tenant resources page for legal aid contacts.
Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/311. HPD will schedule an inspection and issue violations against your landlord if conditions are found. Keep your complaint confirmation number. HPD violations can be used as a defense in eviction proceedings and as grounds for a rent reduction through the DHCR.
Visit our NYC Housing Courts page for the address, hours, and what to expect for all four boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
Free resources (legal aid hotlines, HPD complaints, DHCR filings) are genuinely valuable and can help you navigate many situations. But in active Housing Court proceedings, particularly contested evictions, overcharge hearings, or harassment cases, experienced legal representation makes a significant difference in outcomes. The Law Office of Edwin Maria P.C. offers a free initial consultation for any NYC landlord or tenant.
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