Your case is heard in the Housing Court of the borough where the rental property is located - not where you live or work. Manhattan properties go to 111 Centre Street, Brooklyn to 141 Livingston Street, Queens to 89-17 Sutphin Blvd in Jamaica, and the Bronx to 1118 Grand Concourse.
NYC Housing Court Guide
NYC Housing Courts: Locations, Hours & What to Expect
Complete guide to all four New York City Housing Courts - addresses, hours, how to find your case, and what happens on your court date.
About NYC Housing Court
What Is NYC Housing Court?
New York City Housing Court is a division of the Civil Court of the City of New York. It handles landlord-tenant disputes including eviction proceedings (non-payment and holdover), repairs and habitability cases, illegal lockout proceedings, and harassment cases. There are four Housing Courts - one in each borough - and your case is heard in the borough where the property is located.
Court locations
NYC Housing Court Locations by Borough
Manhattan
New York County
111 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (646) 386-5750
New York, NY 10013
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (646) 386-5750
Manhattan Housing Court
Manhattan Housing Court handles all landlord-tenant matters for properties in Manhattan (New York County). The court is located in lower Manhattan near the Civic Center, accessible by subway on the 4/5/6, J/Z, and R/W lines.
- Non-payment eviction petitions
- Holdover proceedings
- HP (Housing Part) repair cases
- Illegal lockout proceedings
- Harassment proceedings
Brooklyn
Kings County
141 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (347) 404-9133
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (347) 404-9133
Brooklyn Housing Court
Brooklyn Housing Court serves all landlord-tenant matters for properties in Brooklyn (Kings County). Located in Downtown Brooklyn, it is one of the busiest Housing Courts in New York State and accessible by the 2/3, 4/5, A/C, F, R, and G subway lines.
- Non-payment eviction petitions
- Holdover proceedings
- HP (Housing Part) repair cases
- Illegal lockout proceedings
- Harassment proceedings
Queens
Queens County
89-17 Sutphin Blvd
Jamaica, NY 11435
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (718) 262-7100
Jamaica, NY 11435
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (718) 262-7100
Queens Housing Court
Queens Housing Court is located in Jamaica, Queens and handles all landlord-tenant matters for properties across Queens County - from Astoria and Long Island City to Flushing, Jamaica, and the Rockaways. Accessible by the E, J, and Z subway lines at Jamaica Center.
- Non-payment eviction petitions
- Holdover proceedings
- HP (Housing Part) repair cases
- Illegal lockout proceedings
- Harassment proceedings
The Bronx
Bronx County
1118 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10456
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (718) 618-3700
Bronx, NY 10456
Mon – Fri: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Phone: (718) 618-3700
Bronx Housing Court
Bronx Housing Court handles all landlord-tenant matters for properties in the Bronx. Located on the Grand Concourse, the court serves neighborhoods including Mott Haven, Fordham, Riverdale, Tremont, and the South Bronx. Accessible by the 4/B/D subway lines.
- Non-payment eviction petitions
- Holdover proceedings
- HP (Housing Part) repair cases
- Illegal lockout proceedings
- Harassment proceedings
Before you go
What to Expect at NYC Housing Court
Whether you're a landlord filing a case or a tenant responding to one, here's what typically happens.
Step 1
Notice
Legal Notice is Served
Before any case is filed, the landlord must serve the tenant with a proper written notice - a rent demand for non-payment cases, or a notice of termination for holdover cases. The notice must comply with specific requirements under RPAPL or the case can be dismissed.
Step 2
Filing
Petition is Filed at the Clerk's Office
The landlord files a petition and notice of petition at the Housing Court clerk's office in the borough where the property is located. The clerk assigns a court date, typically 2–5 weeks out. The tenant must be served with the petition and notice of petition before the hearing.
Step 3
Court Date
First Appearance in Court
Both parties appear in court. Many cases resolve on the first date through a stipulation of settlement - a written agreement between the landlord and tenant. If no agreement is reached, the case is adjourned for a hearing before a judge or court attorney-referee. Tenants: never default - a default results in an immediate judgment against you.
Step 4
Resolution
Judgment or Stipulation
If the case goes to hearing, the judge issues a decision. For non-payment cases, a judgment for possession and a money judgment may be entered. The court then issues a warrant of eviction, which allows a City Marshal to carry out the eviction after a required notice period.
Practical guide
What to Bring to Housing Court
For Landlords
- Copy of the lease agreement
- Proof of service of the legal notice
- Rent ledger showing amounts owed
- Copy of the filed petition and index number
- Photo ID
- Any written communications with the tenant
For Tenants
- Copy of your lease or rental agreement
- Proof of any rent payments made (receipts, bank statements)
- Photos of any repair issues or conditions
- Any written communications with your landlord
- Photo ID
- Any public assistance or housing voucher information
Case lookup
How to Look Up Your NYC Housing Court Case
You can look up an active Housing Court case using the New York State Unified Court System's eCourts portal at ecourts.nycourts.gov. Search by index number, party name, or address. You can find your court date, the assigned judge, and any filed documents. You can also call the clerk's office at your borough's Housing Court directly.
FAQ
NYC Housing Courts - Frequently Asked Questions
If you are the tenant and you fail to appear, the judge will enter a default judgment against you - giving the landlord an immediate judgment for possession and any money owed. If you are the landlord and you fail to appear, your case may be dismissed. Always appear on your scheduled date.
You can, but it is risky. Housing Court has specific rules, forms, deadlines, and procedures. Landlords almost always have attorneys. Tenants who appear without legal representation are far more likely to receive unfavorable outcomes. A free consultation costs nothing and can significantly change the result.
Your index number is assigned when the petition is filed and appears on the Notice of Petition served on you. You can also look it up at ecourts.nycourts.gov by searching your name or property address.
A stipulation is a written agreement between the landlord and tenant that resolves the case - for example, the tenant agrees to pay arrears by a certain date in exchange for the landlord withdrawing the petition, or the tenant agrees to vacate by a set date. Stipulations are enforceable court orders. An attorney can help you negotiate favorable terms.
An uncontested non-payment case can resolve in 4–8 weeks. Contested cases with hearings may take 3–6 months. Holdover cases vary widely depending on complexity and the grounds for eviction. Cases that go to trial take longer. An attorney helps manage the calendar and minimize delays.
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