Housing

Rep. AOC with Protestors Advocating for an End to Evictions

Our team has compiled the following resources to assist with common housing issues our constituents face. Don't see what you need? If you're a constituent of NY-14, give us a call at 718-662-5970 or submit a casework request. 

 

Issue with a NYCHA property? If you live in a NYCHA unit and you are a constituent of NY-14, our office is available to assist with certain matters, including looking into overdue maintenance issues. Contact our office at 718-662-5970 or visit our website to fill out the Casework Request form.

Facing eviction? Households who need immediate assistance with rental arrears, ongoing rent, food or heating assistance may apply for assistance by calling 311 or by visiting ACCESS HRA.

Facing landlord harassment? Call 311 and ask for the ‘tenant helpline.’ Visit the City’s Tenant Resource Portal webpage for more information. 

If you need legal assistance,  visit the City’s webpage on Legal Services for Tenants.

Landlord won't make a repair? Not providing heat? To report safety issues, call 311 or file a complaint online here The City's Housing Preservation & Development (HPD) Department will then send inspectors to your home, and later contact your landlord about the repairs/hazards that they need to address. If the landlord doesn’t fix the issue promptly, HPD will send their own repair person and will charge the landlord for the service.

Are you a homeowner who can't afford a repair? Visit the City’s webpage to learn more about Homeowner Repair Grants and Loans.

Are you a homeowner struggling with mortgage payments? The federal government funded a $539 million Homeowner Assistance Fund for New York, to assist homeowners who are at risk of default, foreclosure, or displacement as a result of a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program opened in January and was immediately flooded with applications, so it is now full, but you can still call to be added to the waitlist. Call 1-844-776-9423. 

Need affordable housing? NYC Housing Connect is New Yorkers' portal to find and apply for affordable housing opportunities across the five boroughs of New York City. Visit the NYC Housing Connect website for more. Housing ambassadors can also assist with the application process for various affordable housing opportunities. Visit the City’s Housing Ambassadors website to get connected.