NYC Tenant Resources
Where to find official information about tenant rights and housing health standards in New York City — official agencies and free legal-aid nonprofits only.
Informational resource directory — not legal advice. For your specific situation, consult a qualified attorney or NYC free legal services.
Official sources for NYC tenant information
For official information about tenant rights and housing standards, these are the authoritative sources. This directory does not advise on specific rights or obligations — that requires a qualified attorney.
NYC HPD — Official Tenant Information
NYC HPD is the city's official source for housing maintenance standards, violation classes, and what tenants can do about housing conditions that are not addressed.
NYC HPD — Tenants →NYC Right to Counsel — Free Legal Representation
Income-eligible NYC tenants in Housing Court proceedings may qualify for free legal representation. NYC HRA administers this programme.
NYC HRA — Free Legal Services →Legal Aid Society NYC
The Legal Aid Society provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers, including housing cases — lease disputes, repairs, and housing court.
Legal Aid Society →Met Council on Housing
Met Council on Housing is a tenant membership organization providing advice, advocacy, and a tenant hotline across all five boroughs.
Met Council on Housing →NYC 311 — File a Housing Complaint
File a housing maintenance complaint with NYC HPD via NYC 311. HPD will schedule an inspection.
NYC Housing Court — Self-Help Center
The NYC Housing Court provides a self-help center with information on court proceedings. See the NYC Housing Court website.
This is a resource directory, not legal advice.
We point to official sources and established nonprofits. We do not advise on specific rights, obligations, or legal strategies. For advice on your situation, consult a qualified housing attorney or contact one of the free legal services above.