If you believe you have been the victim of housing discrimination in New York City, file a complaint with the Law Enforcement Bureau of the New York City Commission on Human Rights (the Commission) by calling 718-722-3131 or by calling 311 and asking for the New York City Commission on Human Rights.
Submit online at .hud/fairhousing/fileacomplaint or send your claim form to the FHEO regional office that serves the state or territory where the discrimination happened. We'll review your information and contact you a soon as possible.
What to do if you're discriminated against. If you have been the victim of, or have experienced discrimination, we can help. Contact the NYC Commission on Human Rights at (212) 416-0197 or use this online form to report your case.
For more information, or if you need more help, please call 311 and ask for the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Outside of New York City, call 212-NEW-YORK. You may also visit portal.311.nyc to find an answer to your question or determine the proper course of action.
What to Do If You Experience Housing Discrimination U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): 1-800-669-9777. HUD TTY: 1-800-927-9275. California Civil Rights Department (CRD): 1-800-884-1684.
Specifically, the New York City Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination in housing based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, uniformed service, marital status, partnership status, alienage or citizenship status of any person or group of persons, or ...
Disability. Sexual Harassment. Fair Lending. Families with Children. LGBTQ. Limited English Proficiency.
Once again, discrimination based on disability accounted for the majority (52.61 percent) of complaints filed with FHOs, HUD, and FHAP agencies.