If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination in the City of New York, you may file a complaint with the Law Enforcement Bureau of the City’s Commission on Human Rights, located at 40 Rector Street, 9th Floor, in lower Manhattan or any of our Community Service Centers. The Law requires that the complaint be filed within one year of the last alleged act of discrimination.

You must make an appointment for an Intake interview. Complaints will not be taken at the office without an appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call (212) 306-7450. If you are unable to travel to the Commission’s offices, we will make alternative arrangements.

When you visit the Commission on Human Rights, you will meet with a Human Rights Specialist or a staff attorney. To expedite the interview process, please bring all relevant information covered in the complaint with you such as names, addresses and phone numbers of the people or organizations you are charging and the exact dates of the events.