Do not self evict! Even if your landlord has threatened or harassed you, you do not have to leave your apartment without a court order awarding the landlord both a judgment of possession and a warrant of eviction. If a judge has not ordered your eviction, you do not have to leave your home.
Facing an eviction lawsuit is scary, but the City can provide you with information and resources to help you get through it.
There is help available for you. If you are at risk of eviction, contact the Tenant Support Unit for assistance. If you have been illegally locked out of your home, follow the steps outlined below.
Lockouts are illegal, no matter your immigration status.
If you experience an illegal lockout and cannot get back in with help from the police department, go to the housing court in your borough right away. Housing Courts are generally open from 9am to 4:30 or 5pm. Find the housing court in your borough below.
If you are facing eviction, you may be able to receive free legal help through NYC’s Office of Civil Justice (OCJ), a unit of the Human Resources Administration (HRA). OCJ has partnered with nonprofit legal services from across New York City to make free legal services and other resources available to tenants facing eviction. To find out more about OCJ’s legal services for tenants you can:
Free legal services may include legal advice, assistance with rental assistance applications and other required forms, advocacy with your landlord, or representation in your eviction case in court.
Need help but not sure where to start? After anonymously answering a series of questions about your situation, this tool provides personalized information to help you learn about your rights and maintain stable housing. Visit the Tenant Resource Portal to find resources that may be available to you.
Court |
Housing Court Address |
Phone |
Brooklyn ("Kings County") |
141 Livingston Street, Brooklyn, 11201 |
347-404-9201 |
Bronx |
851 Grand Concourse, Bronx 10451 |
718-618-2561 |
Manhattan ("New York County") |
111 Centre Street, New York, 10013 |
646-386-5500 |
Queens |
89-17 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica 11435 |
212-962-4795 |
Staten Island ("Richmond County") |
927 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island 10310 |
718-675-8452 |