Housing Information Classes

HPD’s housing information classes provide knowledge to empower tenants, homeowners, and property managers in New York City. The classes are led by HPD housing experts, and are held virtually on Zoom. See the session topics below for tenants and homeowners/property managers.

To register, click on the class below or visit the Events page (click on "filter by category" and select Housing Information Classes).

Sessions For Tenants

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Housing Empowerment, Credit, and Legal Protection

This session is conducted by Ariva, a non-profit organization that provides free tax preparation and financial counseling services for New Yorkers. Topics covered in this session include savings, credit, debt management, and budget action plans that can help you prepare for and reach your housing goals.

Please register in advance for this session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the virtual session.

Navigating NYC Housing Connect

This session provides an overview of NYC Housing Connect, your portal to find and apply for affordable rental and homeownership opportunities across the five boroughs of New York City.

Topics covered:

What is affordable housing?
What is NYC Housing Connect?
How do I create an account on NYC Housing Connect?
How do I prepare to apply for affordable housing?
What can I expect after applying for affordable housing?

Navigating Housing Court and Understanding Rental Housing Regulations

New York’s Rent Laws provide protections for tenants of rent-stabilized and rent controlled apartments, including the right to lease renewals and limitations on rent increases. This session will provide an overview of the rights of tenants and the responsibilities of property owners, as well tips on how to mediate tenant-landlord disputes and when you should go to Housing Court.

Topics covered:

How to do owners comply with New York's rent regulations
Landlord-tenant mediation
Eviction Prevention: Access, non-payment, and holdovers
How to navigate Housing Court

How to Eliminate Rodents, Bedbugs, Roaches, and Other Pests

Residential building owners in New York City are required to take steps to identify and keep their buildings free of mice, rats, roaches, and bedbugs. In this session, we will discuss the owner’s responsibilities to identify and eliminate pests, review the annual inspection requirements, and when to use a licensed contractor.

Please register in advance for this session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the virtual session.

Rental Housing Discrimination and Harassment

This session provides information about protected classes under the New York City Human Rights Law, emphasizing protections against discrimination based on lawful source of income and disabilities. It also covers unlawful, discriminatory lending practices and how the human rights law can protect against tenant harassment. The NYC Commission on Human Rights (CCHR) is here to help!

Sessions For Homeowners/Property Managers

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Navigating Housing Court and Understanding Rental Housing Regulations

New York’s Rent Laws can be daunting to navigate. This session provides an overview of property owner responsibilities, mediating tenant-landlord disputes, and when you should go to Housing Court.

Topics covered:

New York's rent regulations
Landlord-tenant mediation
How and when to initiate access, non-payment, and holdover evictions
How to navigate Housing Court

Introduction to Property Management for Small Residential Property Owners

Learn the basics of managing residential property in NYC, including the roles and responsibilities of the following NYC agencies:

Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
Department of Finance (DOF)
Department of Buildings (DOB)
Department of Health & Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)

Lead-Based Paint Basics: An Overview of New York City’s Requirements for Building Owners

The City's Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act (Local Law 1 of 2004) requires property owners to identify and remediate lead-based paint hazards in apartments where young children reside, using safe work practices and certified contractors. This session will provide information about how to identify, remediate, and notify tenants about lead paint-based hazards; it will also describe how to remove violations and what resources are available to help.

Navigating DOB Rules: How to Get Permits, Resolve OATH Summons, and More

Come learn how to navigate the Department of Buildings’ online resources including DOB NOW, Building Permits, Certificate of Occupancy (COB) and the Building Information System (BIS). This session will be also geared towards property owners who have existing “open” OATH summonses issued by a DOB Inspector. Guidance will be provided on how to resolve these and submitting an acceptable Certificate of Correction to the Department of Buildings Administrative Enforcement Unit.

Please register in advance for this session. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the virtual session.

Solar Energy for Homeowners

Generating solar energy as a form of renewable energy is vital to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, making buildings more efficient, and saving money. During this session, we will walk you through the fundamentals of solar energy. We will discuss how solar works and how you can access funds towards the installation of your building’s own system!

How to Eliminate Rodents, Bedbugs, Roaches, and Other Pests

Rental Housing Discrimination and Harassment

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Housing Information Classes

Housing Information Classes for Tenants, Homeowners, and Property Managers

Sessions For Tenants

Sessions For Homeowners/Property Managers