What to do about housing discrimination in NYC

(For Fair Housing across the rest of New York state, read "How do I protect myself against housing discrimination?" 

A landlord or seller in New York City cannot discriminate because of your:

• Age
• Gender or Gender Identity
• Race
• Disability
• Color
• Pregnancy
• Religion or beliefs
• Sexual Orientation
• National Origin
• Marital or Partnership Status
• Source of Income (using government-provided rental assistance such as Section 8, LINC, or FEPS or any form of public assistance including Cash Assistance and Social Security Income towards rent)
• Occupation (job)
• Immigration Status
• If you have children
• Status as a Victim of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence or Stalking

You have one year to file a complaint about discrimination.

The Law Enforcement Bureau of the New York City Commission on Human Rights handles complaints, for free. Call 718-722-3131 or 311, and ask for the New York City Commission on Human Rights.  

Learn more about how to File a Fair Housing Complaint in NYC.

Learn more about how to protect yourself against housing discrimination.