The New York Emergency Affidavit is a document used to make a claim for an emergency situation in New York State. It is commonly used to obtain temporary protection from eviction or foreclosure in cases where the tenant or homeowner is unable to pay rent or mortgage payments due to a financial hardship caused by the coronavirus pandemic. There are two types of New York Emergency Affidavit: the Residential Emergency Affidavit and the Commercial Emergency Affidavit. The Residential Emergency Affidavit is for tenants in residential dwellings, such as apartments, and the Commercial Emergency Affidavit is for tenants in commercial properties, such as stores or offices. Both types of affidavit must be filled out and signed by the tenant, and must include the tenant's name, address, contact details, and information about the emergency and hardship. It also requires supporting documentation to prove the tenant's financial hardship. The affidavit must be filed with the court and served on the landlord or lender in order to be effective.