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2026 Decisions and Orders
The Commission's Office of the Chair (OC) is responsible for issuing final Decisions and Orders after a trial and interim orders on issues that may arise before trial. After the trial, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) issues a Report and Recommendation, which may include findings of fact, decisions of law, and recommendations on damages and civil penalties. The OC reviews the matter, including the trial transcripts, evidence presented at trial, ALJ's Report and Recommendation and any post-trial comments or objections de novo, and then issues its Decision and Order, adopting or rejecting – in whole or in part – the ALJ's Report and Recommendation.
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Commission on Human Rights ex rel. Miller v. New American Realty Corp., August 3, 2026
Based on their refusal to rent an apartment to a person using a voucher and denying her equal terms, conditions, and privileges of a housing accommodation, Respondent real estate brokers were held liable for lawful source of income discrimination, gender-based discrimination related to Ms. Miller’s pregnancy status, and discrimination based on her marital status and the presence of her children. Ms. Miller was awarded a total of $101,816.00 in compensatory damages—$65K in emotional distress damages and $36,816.00 to account for the value of her lost housing voucher. The Commission also imposed a civil penalty of $45K, and ordered Respondents to undergo training, post notices of rights in English and Spanish in all their City-based offices, and develop and distribute written policies consistent with the New York City Human Rights Law.
Commission on Human Rights ex rel. Morgan v. NY Pyramid Group Corp., August 3, 2026
Respondent real estate brokers were held liable for lawful source of income discrimination based on their refusal to rent an apartment to a person using a voucher, discriminatory conduct that was later corroborated by a civil rights tester from the agency, who was also turned away when they attempted to use a voucher. Ms. Morgan was awarded $75K in emotional distress damages. The Commission also imposed a civil penalty of $50K, and ordered Respondents to undergo training, post notices of rights in English and Spanish in all their City-based offices, and develop and distribute written policies consistent with the New York City Human Rights Law.
Respondent employer was held liable for discriminating against Mr. Rahman, a physical therapy aid practicing the Muslim faith, by terminating his employment based on his religion after finding out that he prayed on breaks in the office. Mr. Rahman was awarded $125K in emotional distress damages and $10,300.50 in back pay, plus $3,559.85 in pre-determination interest, and the Commission imposed a civil penalty of $50K. The Commission also ordered Respondent to undergo training, and develop and distribute written accommodation policies consistent with the New York City Human Rights Law.
Commission on Human Rights ex rel. Tabri v. DiFiore Realty, LLC, August 3, 2026
Respondent landlords were held liable for their failure to accommodate Mr. Tabri’s disability by failing to install a lift or ramp at his building’s entrance, despite Mr. Tabri having an apparent need for a mobility device and making repeated requests over the course of four years. Mr. Tabri was awarded $75K in emotional distress damages, which will be paid to his estate, and the Commission imposed a civil penalty of $150K. The Commission also ordered Respondents to undergo training, post a Commission-created notice about this case at all their City-based residential properties, which instructs residents of their right to reasonable accommodations and how to contact the Commission, post notices of rights in English and Spanish at all their City-based residential properties, and develop and distribute written policies consistent with the New York City Human Rights Law.
Commission on Human Rights ex rel. Rosa Colon v. Coraleta Lewis and William Lewis, January 27, 2026
Respondents, housing providers, were held liable for national origin discrimination for persistent and malicious harassment of a tenant and her family for nearly five years, including verbal abuse, threats, and ultimately an eviction. The Complainant was awarded more than $66,000 as damages and for out of pocket expenses. The Commission also imposed a civil penalty of $100,000, and further ordered Respondents to: undergo training on the New York City Human Rights Law; create and implement an anti-discrimination policy; and post the Commission's Fair Housing Notice.