Housing & Tenants Rights Resources

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Find information about a wide array of housing resources available, including affordable housing, options for those experiencing homelessness, senior living, and more. Tenants can also find information on their rights and protections, including legal advice, community organization support, and more.

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Highlighted Resources

Coalition for the Homeless

Provides links to resources for emergency shelter, permanent housing, eviction prevention, disability rights, domestic violence, and food security information.

NYC 311 Shelters

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) homeless shelter system provides temporary, emergency shelter. You can also get assistance if you are about to become homeless. If you would like to speak to a counselor, 311 can give you the address of your local HomeBase office. You can also find links to information on Homeless Drop-In Centers and Eviction Prevention and HomeBase.

The Ali Forney Center

Provides LGBTQ young people housing and a continuum of supportive services to help them thrive and prepare them for independent living.

Housing Resources

NYC Housing Preservation & Development

Provides links to HPD’s free housing information classes, providing information on a variety of housing issues to tenants, homeowners, and property managers in New York City.

Bronxworks Eviction & Other Prevention Services

Free eviction-prevention resources designed to help low-income renters in emergency situations.

HRA Rental Assistance

The Department of Social Services (DSS), which includes both the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) and the Human Resources Administration (HRA), can help you connect to rental assistance programs like CityFHEPS, and many other programs available through the State and Federal Government.

NYC Housing Options

Links to a wide array of City resources addressing housing needs, including people experiencing homelessness, tenants, homeowners, and those in need of affordable or emergency housing options.

NYC Housing Search

Free service to list and find affordable, accessible, homes and apartments across New York State.

Tenant Rights, Information & Resources

Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants

MOPT is a core part of the City's strategy to confront the affordable housing crisis. Find out about the resources the city has for tenants.

NYC HRA Legal Services for Tenants

Information on the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) policy for accommodating and closing service gaps for clients of all gender identities.

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