As the NY State Eviction Moratorium comes to a close on January 15th, NYC is launching a campaign to inform tenants about their rights and connect them to critical resources. Please help us spread the word today by:
If you experience an illegal lockout and cannot get back in via the police department, go to the housing court in your borough right away. Housing Courts are generally open 9am to 5pm, but hours have shifted due to COVID; you might want to call ahead.
Court | Housing Court Address | Phone |
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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 |
Remember, anything other than an official court order delivered by a Marshal or Sheriff is not a legal eviction. You have the right to stay in your home.
Please note that more languages are to come and we are making every effort to translate these materials as quickly as possible!
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📣 It is illegal for someone to pressure or force you to leave your home. Do not self-evict! Call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline to learn more about your rights.
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NYC: Did you know that you are protected against lockouts?
Lockouts are ALWAYS illegal. Call 911 if you experience a lockout and call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline to learn more about your rights.
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No matter your immigration status, it is illegal for someone to pressure or force you to leave your home without going through a formal court process. Call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline to learn more about your rights.
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Even if you did not sign a lease, you are protected against a lockout if you have lived in the same place for 30 days. Call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline to get free legal advice if you've been illegally locked out.
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It's important to respond to all official court notices, even if you filed a hardship declaration or ERAP application. Call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline to get connected to a free lawyer or legal advice if you received a Notice of Eviction.
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NYC Tenants Rights Resources
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Dear partner,
As the NY State Eviction Moratorium comes to a close on January 15th, NYC is launching a campaign to inform tenants about their rights and connect them to critical resources. Most importantly, we want every New Yorker to know two things:
The Mayor's Public Engagement Unit's (PEU) Tenant Support Specialists are available to help New Yorkers get information on their rights as tenants and access to resources.
Help us to spread the word that lockouts are always illegal!
In partnership with the Mayor's Office to Protect Tenants (MOPT), New York Police Department (NYPD), Department of Housing and Preservation Development (HPD), and HRA's Office of Civil Justice (and legal providers), PEU has also developed the resources below to help get the word out about illegal lockouts and right to counsel, and to encourage tenants who are in need of assistance to contact Mayor's Public Engagement Unit's (PEU) Tenant Helpline for help.
Thank you in advance for your continued support and your assistance in disseminating this critical information to your networks.