If you are facing problems with your apartment (lack of heat & hot water, leaks, structural damage, harassment) call 311 to report the issue. 311 will report the problem to the appropriate agency. Report your issue and 311 number to Community Board 14 for further assistance and follow up.
Know Your Rights:
- Tenants’ Rights & Responsibilities, Housing Preservation and Development
- The ABCs of Housing, Housing Preservation and Development (available in multiple languages)
- Tenants’ Rights & Protections in New York State, NY State Assembly Speaker’s Office
- Tenants’ Rights Telephone Hotline, Met Council on Housing
- 212-979-0611 (check website for hours)
- Statutory Rights of Residents Tenants in New York, Met Council on Housing
- “Repairs & Maintenance FAQ,” Rent Guidelines Board
- Know Your Rights, TenantHelpNY
Looking for Affordable housing?
Visit NYC Housing Connect (NYC) or NYHousingSearch.gov (NY State) to find and apply for affordable rental and homeownership opportunities. You can find more information about how to apply at this website.
Neighborhood Tenant Organizations:
- A member-led group of tenant associations working to build tenant power and improve the lives of tenants so families have safe, decent, and affordable housing. FTC organizes and supports tenant associations and develops tenant leaders.
- (718) 635-2623
- flatbushpower@gmail.com
Brooklyn Housing & Family Services
- Brooklyn Housing & Family Services helps residents of Brooklyn solve their housing problems, protects families, and prevents homelessness through stabilizing and preserving existing housing stock and defending the rights of minority, elderly, low-income, and immigrant tenants.
- 718-435-7585
- Contact form
- Fifth Avenue Committee works to advance economic, social and racial justice in NYC through community centered affordable housing, grassroots organizing, policy advocacy, transformative education, training, and services.
- 718-237-2017
- fac@fifthave.org
Churches United for Fair Housing (CUFFH)
- CUFFH is a grassroots advocacy organization that provides affordable housing services and integrated social resources. Provides one-on-one application assistance including information and training needed to obtain affordable housing, as well as referrals for services including credit repair, tenants rights, legal support and more.
Additional Organizations:
Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development
City Resources
New York City Tenant Resource Portal
- The city has created a tenant resource portal to provide residents facing eviction and other problems with resources to stabilize their housing situation.
Freeze Your Rent (SCRIE and DRIE)
- The NYC Rent Freeze Program, which includes the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) and Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE) Programs, helps eligible residents stay in affordable housing by freezing their rent. Property tax credits cover the difference between the actual rent amount dn what the tenant is responsible for paying
1640 Flatbush Avenue - Affordable Housing Lottery
Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Adults • Low income Individuals and Families • Low-to-Moderate Income Individuals and Families • Tenants
Keywords:
Housing • Housing Lottery
At 1640 Flatbush Avenue, there are 45 newly constructed units available for rent, featuring amenities like a dog washing station, bike storage, shared laundry room, and package lockers. Located near the 2 and 5 trains, as well as bus routes Q35, B41, and B44 SBS, this smoke-free building ensures comfort and convenience for all residents. The application deadline for this location is Monday, October 7, 2024. Visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to CM Farah Louis's office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.
Deadline:
Apply before Monday, October 7, 2024.
More info at:
Phone:
Call CM Louis staff at 718-629-2600
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Bethany Senior Terraces - Affordable Housing Lottery
Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Low income Individuals and Families • Seniors • Tenants
Keywords:
Housing • Housing Lottery
Bethany Senior Terraces, located at 604 East 40th Street in East Flatbush, offers 39 newly constructed units for rent specifically designed for older adults. This smoke-free building features a range of amenities including an attended lobby, elevator, terrace space on each floor, a greenhouse, garden, storage, laundry room, parking, and on-site social services. Constructed by RiseBoro Community Partnership, it is conveniently accessible by the 2 and 5 trains and multiple bus routes (B8, BM2, BM1, BM4). The application deadline for Bethany Senior Terraces is Wednesday, October 23, 2024. Visit NYC Housing Connect to apply online, or request a paper application by mail. Remember, duplicate applications will be disqualified, so only apply once. For further assistance, please reach out to CM Farah Louis's office at (718) 629-2900 or email District45@council.nyc.gov.
Deadline:
Apply before Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
More info at:
Phone:
Call CM Louis staff at 718-629-2600
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Rat Academy - Rat Prevention Training
Provided by:
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)
Type:
Training and Education
Resource for:
Adults • Business Owners • Homeowners • Landlords • Tenants
Keywords:
Home Maintenance • Rat Prevention
The Department of Health offers free in-person and virtual trainings to all residents who want to learn about safe and effective methods for rat prevention in the home and community. These free two-hour training is available to everyone, but it may be especially helpful for: superintendents and building staff, property owners and managers, neighborhood associations, community gardeners, business owners and staff. DOHMH also offers more intensive three-day courses for pest control professionals.
More info at:
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The ABCs of Housing
Provided by:
Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)
Type:
Housing Assistance
Resource for:
Homeowners • Landlords • Tenants
Keywords:
Housing
The ABCs of Housing is HPD's guide to housing rules and regulations for owners and tenants. Owners and tenants have legal responsibilities to each other. This booklet is designed to help owners and tenants gain an understanding of the rules and regulations affecting housing, and to provide information about how to receive assistance. Inside the guide you will find information about owners' and tenants' rights and responsibilities, staying in your apartment safely, resources for new affordable housing or rental assistance, and useful contact information for other housing related issues. Owner's and tenant's versions are available in English, Arabic / العربية, Bengali / বাংলা, Chinese (Simplified) / 简化字, French / français, Haitian-Creole / Kreyòl ayisyen, Korean / 한국어, Polish / polski, Russian / Русский язык, Spanish / Español, Urdu / اردو
More info at:
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Resources/Databases:
- Use this website to find out who owns your building, how many units there are, how many violations your building has, and link to building documents. A great resource to start your search
Displacement Alert Portal by ANHD
- Use this portal to find out information about your building, zip code, or district. Datasets include complaints, problems, and violations from the Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), Department of Buildings (DOB), housing court cases, evictions, permits, and litigation against the landlord.
ACRIS (Automated City Register Information System)
- The City Register allows you to search property records including mortgages, sales, deeds, coop purchases, and other legal documents. You will need to look up your BBL number (Borough/Block/Lot), which you can do via ACRIS or on Who Owns What.
Top 100 Worst Landlords Watchlist
- The Office of the Public Advocate’s Worst Landlord Watchlist is an information-sharing tool that allows tenants, public officials, advocates, and other concerned people to identify which residential property owners consistently flout city laws intended to protect the rights and safety of tenants.
Last updated 4/18/2023 – Please report to CB14 any link that no longer works or program that has lapsed.