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Manhattan Legal Services (formerly Harlem Legal Services, Inc.)- Housing Unit
 
WHO WE ARE

The largest part of Manhattan Legal Service's Housing Unit caseload is housing matter - assisting clients in preserving their homes and averting homelessness.


We defend clients in nonpayment and other eviction proceedings, as well as in mortgage foreclosure proceedings. We also help clients pursue rent overcharge claims and actions to improve housing conditions so they can stay in their homes and communities.


Our work helps our clients and saves public money - every dollar spent on our homelessness prevention work saves the public $4 in shelter costs and emergency welfare grants.

En Español

Defendemos a clientes en impago y otros procedimientos de desalojo, así como en los procedimientos de ejecución hipotecaria hipoteca. También ayudamos a los clientes reclamar dinero si le cobraron de mas para la renta y  acciones para mejorar las condiciones de la vivienda para que puedan permanecer en sus hogares y comunidades.

 
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HOW TO GET HELP
   To contact this group, CALL 646-442-3110
 
 Monday: 1pm to 3pm
 Thursday: 1pm to 3pm
 
 
WHO WE SERVE
See below for an explanation of restrictions on who we can serve.
 
Area(s) Served:  New York (Manhattan)
Languages Spoken:  Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, Spanish
Languages for which interpreters can be provided: Phone interpretation for other languages can be arranged. En Español Interpretación por teléfono para otros idiomas es dispuesto.
Wheelchair Accessible: Y
Access for the deaf: Written materials as well as some interpretation may be available.
Income Guidelines: 
  Your family's income should be at or below 200.0% of the poverty level.
(Get more information about income guidelines.)
 
This program can accept individuals with incomes up to 200% of the poverty level if the person has special circumstances such as high medical bills, child care expenses, or other debts.
 
Other Requirements: For help, you must be:
  You must be a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant.
  This program does not serve prisoners
 
 
TYPE OF HELP
This group provides the following types of services based on your legal needs and its resources:
 
  Full Legal Representation
  Brief Advice

(Get more information about types of services.)
 
 
Emergency Instructions
If your problem is an emergency as described below, follow the contact instructions for emergency cases. Most offices are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
 
What is an Emergency?  Eviction cases with Marshall's Notices.
 
Emergency Contact Information:  Walk into the office at 90 John Street, Suite 301 or the Harlem office at 1 West 125th Street, 2nd Floor, NYC 10027, Manhattan with Eviction Notice, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 12pm to 5pm.
 
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GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Telephone:(646) 442-3100
Fax:212-227-9798
Web site:www.legalservicesnyc.org
 
Last Updated: 02/09/12
 
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