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Government agencies
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
(Separate Website)
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. OTDA is is responsible for supervising local Department of Social Service and Human Resource Administration offices
By: The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
New York State Attorney General's Office
(Separate Website)
The New York State Attorney General's Office prosecutes businesses and individuals engaged in fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or illegal trade practices. This agency also mediates thousands of complaints each year from individual consumers and provides general consumer protection information.
211-Free Access To Health and Human Services Information and Referrals Updated22
(Separate Website)
2-1-1 is the abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I &R).
By: United Way
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Cornell Law Library's Online Legal Resources
(Separate Website)
Welcome to Cornell Law Library's Online Legal Resources. Here you will gain access to many online research databases covering a wide range of topics, including some non-legal resources
By: Cornell University
Community-based organization only serving specific areas
Arab American Family Support Center
(Separate Website)
The Arab American Family Support address the many social and economic barriers that face Arab-Americans by providing counseling, crisis intervention, emergency services, advocacy, translation, interpretation, services to domestic violence victims, parenting education, language classes, citizenship preparation, and information/referral services for health, education, housing, legal immigration, employment, job-training, and child-care needs.
Chhaya Community Development Corporation
(Separate Website)
Chhaya's mission is to address and advocate for the housing and community development needs of South Asian American communities in New York City regardless of class, caste, country of origin, or religious affiliation.
By: LawHelp NY
Coalition for the Homeless
(Separate Website)
Coalition for the Homeless provides advocacy, youth services, housing, mobile soup kitchen, crisis intervention, voice mail and job training in New York.
Community Dispute Resolution Centers
(Separate Website)
These centers may be able to help you resolve your problem outside of the court system. The centers provide dispute resolution services in every county in New York for appropriate civil, family, and criminal matters.
Metropolitan Council on Housing
(Separate Website)
Met Council is a city-wide membership tenant organization. It publishes a monthly newsletter for tenants in English and Spanish and provides alerts and other informations for tenants in New York City.
New Destiny Housing Corp.'s Housing Link Online
(Separate Website)
This site can help survivor's of domestic violence learn about different options for safe and affordable housing in New York City.
New York Urban League - Fair Housing Counseling Project
(Separate Website)
The New York Urban League Fair Housing Counseling Program provides information and assistance to community residents living in Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island. Services include information and counseling on housing court procedures, unfair housing practices and housing discrimination. Fair Housing Counselors assist residents through mediation services between landlords and tenants and provide emergency housing services such as housing shelter referrals and assistance with pending evictions.
The Partnership for the Homeless
(Separate Website)
The Partnership for the Homeless provides social and legal services to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing.
By: LawHelp NY
Community Service Society - Eviction Prevention Program
(Separate Website)
This organization provides information, referrals and advocacy for tenants and homeowners threatened with homelessness. They help apply for a "one-shot deal" or ongoing public assistance to pay rent arrears and advise all applicants on eligibility for "Jiggetts" relief. Clients receive referrals to appropriate legal services, budget and credit counseling, or protective services for adults. Their staff follows up until the eviction or foreclosure has stopped and rent or mortgage arrears are paid.
The Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA)
(Separate Website)
New York's Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA) may be able to help you if you homeless or about to become homeless and can't afford housing.
By: New York OTDA
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
(Separate Website)
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. OTDA is is responsible for supervising local Department of Social Service and Human Resource Administration offices
By: The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)
(Separate Website)
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) consists of all the State's major housing and community renewal agencies.
The Division of Housing and Community Renewal
(Separate Website)
DHCR, or the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, is responsible for the supervision, maintenance and development of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State.
City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court
(Separate Website)
The City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court, Inc. is a non-profit coalition that was established in 1981 to address the systemic challenges to justice in New York City's Housing Court. Among other things, the organization has set up information tables in each borough's Housing Court with staff and volunteers to provide information to tenants.
-Please note that City-Wide Task Force on Housing Court has installed a new phone system. The new hotline number is: (212) 962-4795. The Hotline provides information about housing court and housing court cases and provides referrals to charities that can help people pay rent arrears.
Homeless Rights Project Hotline
This hotline provides city-wide support on homeless rights issues.
By: Legal Aid Society
Social service organizations serving different neighborhoods
Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD) Member Organizations
(Separate Website)
This is a list of neighborhod-based organizations that provide assistance to tenants and build low-income houisng.
Mirabal Sisters Cultural and Community Center Inc.
(Separate Website)
The Mirabal Sisters Cultural and Community Center, Inc. is a non profit organization committed to empower the community by promoting collective action to demanding social justice and better opportunities for immigrants, low income residents and people of color in West Harlem, a community of traditionally neglected minority population. The center works in the areas of family and domestic violence, housing and environmental justice, education, art, youth issues, and other activities that provide opportunities for community leadership.
By: Lawhelp NY
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
(Separate Website)
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Inc. is a community-based financial counseling and economic assistance organization serving homeowners, homebuyers, tenants, landlords and merchants.
**Please Note that the tenant program covers the following zip codes: 11232, 11220; and the homeownership program focuses on 11220, 11232 but is open to all of NYC.
Polish and Slavic Center - Extended Social Services Program
(Separate Website)
The Polish and Slavic Center (PSC) is a non-profit social and cultural services organization that primarily serves the Polish-American and Slavic-American community of New York and New Jersey. The assistance rendered ranges from housing and protective services to health-related and Information and referral services. Typical services included under the category of "Information and Referral" include assisting the client with a range of government entitlement programs as well as personal services request, such as: preparing applications and forms for medicaid; medicare; rent exemption; public welfare; social security; SSI; housing related services; health related services; protective services for adults and translations.
Directory of Jiggets/FEPS Providers Attached is a listing of jiggets/FEPS providers in NYC, broken down by boroughs.
By: Legal Aid Society
Human Services Directory for Asian Americans
(Separate Website)
Human Services for Asian Americans is a directory of organizations that provide health and human services to the Asian American community in the New York metropolitan area.
211-Free Access To Health and Human Services Information and Referrals Updated22
(Separate Website)
2-1-1 is the abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I &R).
By: United Way
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Community-based organization only serving specific areas
Mirabal Sisters Cultural and Community Center Inc.
(Separate Website)
The Mirabal Sisters Cultural and Community Center, Inc. is a non profit organization committed to empower the community by promoting collective action to demanding social justice and better opportunities for immigrants, low income residents and people of color in West Harlem, a community of traditionally neglected minority population. The center works in the areas of family and domestic violence, housing and environmental justice, education, art, youth issues, and other activities that provide opportunities for community leadership.
By: Lawhelp NY
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
(Separate Website)
The FTC accepts complaints against fraudulent businesses. While the FTC does not resolve individual consumer problems, your complaint helps the FTC investigate fraud, and can lead to law enforcement action.
HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agencies
(Separate Website)
HUD sponsors housing counseling agencies throughout the country that can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues, and reverse mortgages.
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
New York City Department of Consumer Affairs
(Separate Website)
The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs is responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws. This agency works to curb deceptive trade practices related to the sale, lease, rental, or loan of consumer goods or services, or harassment related to the collection of consumer debts. You can check the license of a local business or file a complaint against a local business with this agency.
New York State Attorney General's Office
(Separate Website)
The New York State Attorney General's Office prosecutes businesses and individuals engaged in fraudulent, misleading, deceptive or illegal trade practices. This agency also mediates thousands of complaints each year from individual consumers and provides general consumer protection information.
New York State Banking Department
(Separate Website)
The New York State Department of Banking regulates mortgage bankers, brokers and other licensed lenders in New York State. You can contact them to check if a lender is licensed, or to file a complaint against a lender.
By: New York State Banking Department
Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE)
(Separate Website)
A web site that includes an online directory of financial education providers and helpful information.
Social service organizations serving different neighborhoods
Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE)
(Separate Website)
The AAFE Community Development Fund is a subsidiary of Asian Americans for Equality-- a community based, not-for-profit organization established in 1974, committed to community service and empowerment targeting immigrants, low-income families and minorities throughout New York City. AAFE's programs and services include housing development, homeownership, comprehensive social services, civil rights, economic development and technical assistance. AAFE operates out of four locations in the Chinatown/Lower East Side areas of Manhattan and Flushing, Queens. All services are provided in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Hindi, and Urdu.
Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development (ANHD) Member Organizations
(Separate Website)
This is a list of neighborhod-based organizations that provide assistance to tenants and build low-income houisng.
NEDAP's NYC Fair Lending Education & Outreach Project
(Separate Website)
NEDAP's Fair Lending Education & Outreach Program works to combat predatory mortgage lending in New York City.
Chhaya Community Development Corporation
(Separate Website)
Chhaya's mission is to address and advocate for the housing and community development needs of South Asian American communities in New York City regardless of class, caste, country of origin, or religious affiliation.
By: LawHelp NY
Community Service Society - Eviction Prevention Program
(Separate Website)
This organization provides information, referrals and advocacy for tenants and homeowners threatened with homelessness. They help apply for a "one-shot deal" or ongoing public assistance to pay rent arrears and advise all applicants on eligibility for "Jiggetts" relief. Clients receive referrals to appropriate legal services, budget and credit counseling, or protective services for adults. Their staff follows up until the eviction or foreclosure has stopped and rent or mortgage arrears are paid.
Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)
(Separate Website)
Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) is a nonprofit organization that engages, trains and supports older adults in using technology to improve their quality of life and enhance their social and civic engagement.
By: Lawhelp NY
Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City (NHS) Early Delinquency and Foreclosure Prevention
(Separate Website)
Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City, Inc. (NHS) is a not-for-profit citywide organization working in New York City's low and moderate income neighborhoods. NHS operates several programs, including a low-interest loan program, Home Buyer Seminars and foreclosure prevention counseling.
Foreclosure Prevention Counselors (by County)
(Separate Website)
New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal can help you find a not-for-profit housing counselor in your area. Not-for-profit housing counselors provide free, professional advice.
By: New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal
New York City Homeowner Resource Guide
(Separate Website)
These organizations offer a range of services to homeowners, including foreclosure prevention legal
services and counseling, loan remediation, work-out plans, reverse mortgages and credit counseling.
By: Neighborhood Economic Development Advocacy Project
211-Free Access To Health and Human Services Information and Referrals Updated22
(Separate Website)
2-1-1 is the abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I &R).
By: United Way
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Better Business Bureau (BBB) - Metropolitan New York, Long Island, and the Mid-Hudson Region
(Separate Website)
The Better Business Bureau provides reports on local businesses and charities. You can also file a complaint against a local business with this organization.
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR)
(Separate Website)
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) consists of all the State's major housing and community renewal agencies.
New York State Banking Department
(Separate Website)
The Banking Department is the primary regulator for New York State-licensed and stated-chartered financial entities. The Banking Department helps to insure the safe and sound conduct of banking organizations and other financial institutions operating within New York State.
By: New York State Banking Department
The Federal Trade Commission
(Separate Website)
The Federal Trade Commission is the nation's consumer protection agency. The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection works For The Consumer to prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices in the marketplace.
By: The Federal Trade Commission
The Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA)
(Separate Website)
New York's Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA) may be able to help you if you homeless or about to become homeless and can't afford housing.
By: New York OTDA
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
(Separate Website)
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. OTDA is is responsible for supervising local Department of Social Service and Human Resource Administration offices
By: The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
(Separate Website)
HUD's webpage
By: U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
211-Free Access To Health and Human Services Information and Referrals Updated22
(Separate Website)
2-1-1 is the abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I &R).
By: United Way
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Better Business Bureau (BBB) - Albany, Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse Regions
(Separate Website)
The Better Business Bureau provides reports on local businesses. You can also file a complaint against a local business with this organization.
Community-based organization only serving specific areas
Mirabal Sisters Cultural and Community Center Inc.
(Separate Website)
The Mirabal Sisters Cultural and Community Center, Inc. is a non profit organization committed to empower the community by promoting collective action to demanding social justice and better opportunities for immigrants, low income residents and people of color in West Harlem, a community of traditionally neglected minority population. The center works in the areas of family and domestic violence, housing and environmental justice, education, art, youth issues, and other activities that provide opportunities for community leadership.
By: Lawhelp NY
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
The Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA)
(Separate Website)
New York's Department of Social Services (DSS/HRA) may be able to help you if you homeless or about to become homeless and can't afford housing.
By: New York OTDA
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
(Separate Website)
The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support to eligible families and individuals. OTDA is is responsible for supervising local Department of Social Service and Human Resource Administration offices
By: The Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA)
Bureau of Shelter Services
(Separate Website)
The Shelter Services staff is responsible for the oversight of family and single shelters for the homeless that are operated by local social services districts and not-for-profit organizations
By: New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Family Shelter Rights Hotline This flyer provides general and the contact information in regards to Legal Aid Society's Family Shelter Rights Hotline.
By: Legal Aid Society
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Homeless Rights Project Hotline
This hotline provides city-wide support on homeless rights issues.
By: Legal Aid Society
Social service organizations serving different neighborhoods
Coalition for the Homeless
(Separate Website)
Coalition for the Homeless provides advocacy, youth services, housing, mobile soup kitchen, crisis intervention, voice mail and job training in New York.
The Partnership for the Homeless
(Separate Website)
The Partnership for the Homeless provides social and legal services to individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of losing their housing.
By: LawHelp NY
211-Free Access To Health and Human Services Information and Referrals Updated22
(Separate Website)
2-1-1 is the abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referral (I &R).
By: United Way
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Community-based organization only serving specific areas
Mirabal Sisters Cultural and Community Center Inc.
(Separate Website)
The Mirabal Sisters Cultural and Community Center, Inc. is a non profit organization committed to empower the community by promoting collective action to demanding social justice and better opportunities for immigrants, low income residents and people of color in West Harlem, a community of traditionally neglected minority population. The center works in the areas of family and domestic violence, housing and environmental justice, education, art, youth issues, and other activities that provide opportunities for community leadership.
By: Lawhelp NY
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
New York City Commission on Human Rights
(Separate Website)
This is the City agency responsible for dealing with complaints of discrimination in both housing and other areas. They have offices in all five boroughs.
New York State Division of Human Rights
(Separate Website)
The Division of Human Rights is the State government office that enforces the laws which protect you against discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodation, education and credit. This page shows you where their offices are located throughout the State, and has links to other information.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
(Separate Website)
This federal agency can help with housing discrimination problems.
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Social service organizations serving different neighborhoods
Anti-bias law.com
(Separate Website)
The Anti-Discrimination Center of Metro New York, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization working, collaboratively and across disciplines, to prevent and remedy discrimination and expand civil rights protections in housing, employment, education and public accommodations through advocacy, litigation, education, outreach, research, and monitoring.
By: Anti-discrimination Center of Metro New York
Arab American Family Support Center
(Separate Website)
The Arab American Family Support address the many social and economic barriers that face Arab-Americans by providing counseling, crisis intervention, emergency services, advocacy, translation, interpretation, services to domestic violence victims, parenting education, language classes, citizenship preparation, and information/referral services for health, education, housing, legal immigration, employment, job-training, and child-care needs.
Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: Fair Housing
(Separate Website)
This organization is involved in legal advocacy for people with mental illness, including advocacy in the area of fair housing and housing discrimination.
Chhaya Community Development Corporation
(Separate Website)
Chhaya's mission is to address and advocate for the housing and community development needs of South Asian American communities in New York City regardless of class, caste, country of origin, or religious affiliation.
By: LawHelp NY
Coalition for the Homeless
(Separate Website)
Coalition for the Homeless provides advocacy, youth services, housing, mobile soup kitchen, crisis intervention, voice mail and job training in New York.
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