The Housing Resource Center at the Justice Center is dedicated to enhancing fairness in Housing Court and empowering Brooklyn residents. By connecting individuals to services that address the root causes of arrears and housing instability, they ensure access to affordable, healthy housing and work together to preserve our community. Services they provide are: Housing Court Navigation, Housing Applications, Rental Arrears Applications / HRA Services, Legal Service Referrals, NYCHA-Related Applications, Seasonal Tax Services, NYCHA Lease Renewal & Rent Payment Assistance. Visit the Housing Resource Center at 88 Visitation Place Monday–Friday from 9am-5pm or call (718) 923-8250. You can also fill out their referral form.
If you’re a tenant facing eviction, harassment, or any housing instability, the Brooklyn Eviction Defense can provide support. Find out more here.
The Brooklyn Eviction Defense’s coalition includes the Southwest Brooklyn Tenant Union, which includes Red Hook. Each month, they host a meeting to support tenants on the last Wednesday of each month. Learn more here.
- You can always call the Housing Court Answers hotline at 212-962-4795 for individual advice and support.
NYCHA households that have experienced loss of income can file an Interim Recertification to decrease their rent. To qualify for a rent hardship, file an Interim Recertification on NYCHA’s Self-Service Portal https://selfserve.nycha.info
To request an emergency repair: call 718-707-7771 or visit https://my.nycha.info/MyNYCHA
New York Legal Assistance Group Hotline: (929) 356-9582, Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm
Met Council on Tenants’ Rights Hotline: (212) 979-0611
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