Locations Served

Bronx County Kings County | Brooklyn New York County | Manhattan Queens County Richmond County | Staten Island

Who We Are

The Urban Justice Center's Safety Net Project combines direct legal services, litigation, research, and policy to achieve economic justice for low- and no-income residents of New York City. Founded in a burned-out building in East Harlem in 1984, the Safety Net Project has since grown to include six free, frequent, and easily accessible legal clinics located in established community-based  organizations throughout the city anchored by our Lower Manhattan offices.

Staffed by a team of experienced attorneys, advocates, researchers, and support staff, our project provides direct legal representation to New Yorkers experiencing problems with Public Assistance benefits, SNAP (Food Stamp) benefits, and NYCHA Public Housing. We also assist clients with appealing unfavorable Fair Hearing decisions and with emergency rental assistance, and provide general legal advice and referrals regarding other legal issues outside of our practice area.

How to Get Help

We are offering remote services at this time.

If you need assistance with Public Assistance, SNAP, Fair Hearings for PA and SNAP, or CityFHEPS/FHEPS, please call (646) 923-8358 and leave a voicemail.

If you need assistance with a legal issue in the Bronx or Brooklyn involving your housing please call (646) 470-9704. We will do our best to return their call within 24 hours.

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Last Reviewed: May 4, 2020