NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)

DCWP Announces the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses (FARE) Act is Now in Effect

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The FARE Act bans landlords from passing broker fees on to prospective tenants. If you are forced to pay a fee for a broker you did not hire, file a complaint with DCWP. Learn more.

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DCWP Announces Settlement With BuzzFeed Over Late Payments to Freelancers

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DCWP announced a settlement agreement with BuzzFeed Media Enterprises, Inc. over a practice of violating freelance workers’ right to timely payment under the Freelance Isn’t Free Act. Read press release.
If you freelanced for BuzzFeed and were not paid on time between May 8, 2019 and August 15, 2024, file a claim.

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DCWP Reminds Local Businesses to Shut the Front Door

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In celebration of Earth Day and as the weather gets warmer, we remind local businesses to keep their doors and windows closed while air conditioning is running. Since 2015, all stores in New York City are prohibited from running air conditioning while doors and windows are open. Read release.

DCWP Announces Nearly $4 Million in Worker Relief

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NYC Secures $250,000 for Consumers Harmed by National Floors Direct

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The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)—formerly the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA)—protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities.

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COVID-19 Vaccine

It has never been easier to get a COVID-19 vaccination in NYC. Safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines are available to all New Yorkers age six months and older.

Fair Fares NYC

Fair Fares NYC is a City program created to help New Yorkers with low incomes manage their transportation costs. Check your eligibility.

Consumer Protection Tips for Immigrants

NYC protects the rights of all New Yorkers. Get consumer protection tips for immigrants in 11 languages.

GetCoveredNYC

Free health insurance enrollment assistance for the plan of your choice. Learn more.

Read the DCWP Website Accessibility Statement

DCWP is committed to ensuring its digital content is accessible to and usable by people with disabilities.

File Your Taxes for Free

If you earned $93,000 or less in 2024, learn how you can file for free with the help of an IRS certified VITA/TCE volunteer preparer.

Open Data for All

Open Data is an opportunity to engage New Yorkers in the information that is produced and used by City government. Learn more.

Register to Vote

Call 311 or visit vote.nyc to register to vote.