(For Fair Housing across the rest of New York state, visit the Attorney General's website.)
Anyone selling, renting, or leasing property in New York City cannot discriminate because of someone's:
• Age
• Gender or Gender Identity
• Race
• Disability
• Color
• Pregnancy
• Creed/Religion
• 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
• Immigration Status
• Presence of Children
• Status as a Victim of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence or Stalking
If you believe you have been the victim of housing discrimination in NYC, you must act quickly to file a complaint. You have only up to one year from the date of the discrimination to file a complaint.
In NYC, you can file a complaint with the Law Enforcement Bureau of the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Dial 718-722-3131 or 311, and ask for the New York City Commission on Human Rights. The Commission's services are free. Learn more about how to File a Fair Housing Complaint in NYC.
Learn more about how to protect yourself against housing discrimination.
Last Reviewed: December 5, 2024