Mutual Aid NYC

Filters: Housing

Eviction Prevention Program

People in danger of being evicted can call the Eviction Prevention Hotline at 888-850-2712 on Wednesday mornings beginning at 9:30 am. Appointments are limited and first-come, first-serve. To qualify...

(888) 850-2712

Need Category: Housing Legal

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents People with low-income/limited income

Free Housing Legal Services & Eviction Prevention Program

Group: NAICA

Call 718-538-3344 Ext. 100 or 117, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. NAICA's primary focus is geared towards providing legal eviction prevention services to families and individuals who are working, receiving p...

(718) 538-3344

1075 Grand Concourse, Suite 1B Bronx NY 10452

Need Category: Housing Money Legal

Free Services for Residents of Upper Manhattan and the Bronx

Group: NMIC (Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation)

Call the hotline at 929-415-8970 to get assistance in a number of areas including a food pantry, tax preparation, unemployment insurance, benefits, housing, or immigration needs.

(929) 415-8970

Need Category: Food Housing Social Service Guidance Legal

From Shelter to Apartment: A Guide to New York City's Department of Homeless Services

Group: Center for Urban Pedagogy

A foldout poster (English and Spanish versions) that breaks down people’s rights in homeless shelters and the different programs available to help them leave shelter and find affordable permanent hous...

Need Category: Housing

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents

Help with Eviction Prevention and Other Issues at POTS Legal Clinic

Group: POTS (Part of the Solution)

Speak with an attorney or legal advocate if you are behind on your rent or otherwise in danger of eviction, or for help accessing public benefits. POTS can also offer brief advice and referrals on oth...

(718) 220-4892

Need Category: Housing Legal

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents People with low-income/limited income

Help with Moving Expenses

Group: NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

Assistance for HRA clients related to moving, including help with moving expenses, broker's fees, and NYCHA security deposits. See Special Grant Document Guide webpage for specific forms.

Need Category: Housing Money

Community Focus: People with low-income/limited income

Homebase: Support for housing stability to avoid shelter entry

Group: NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA)

Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/homebase to learn more about housing resources provided by the city of New York. Services include eviction prevention, assistance obtaining public benefits, employment search...

311

Need Category: Housing

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents

Homeless Services for Individuals and Families in NYC

Group: Services: For the Underserved

Works to provide a a steady and growing pipeline of permanent low-income housing, and other services such as eviction support.

(877) 583-5336

Need Category: Housing

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents

Homeownership assistance for low-to-moderate income families in Queens

Group: Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens CDC

Non-profit offering a variety of free and low-cost counseling and seminars to aid people in achieving and maintaining homeownership.

(718) 457-1017

60-20 Woodside Ave, Ground Floor of Sterling Bank

Need Category: Housing

Housing and Homelessness Prevention

Group: Queens Community House

Tenants can call 718-592-5757 ext. 243 or email jponder@qchnyc.org to get help applying for rent subsidies, negotiating lease renewals, getting apartment repairs, and forming tenant associations. Peop...

(718) 592-5757

108-25 62nd Dr Forest Hills NY 11375

Need Category: Housing

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents

Housing Court Hotline

Group: Housing Court Answers

Call (212) 962-4795 Monday-Friday 9-5 for information about housing court procedures, landlord & tenant rules and regulations, enforcement of housing code violations, and referrals for free legal help...

(212) 962-4795

Need Category: Housing Legal

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents Unemployed people People with low-income/limited income

Housing Workshops to Learn About Housing Lottery Application Process

Group: Churches United for Fair Housing (CUFFH)

See website for locations to book an appointment. Receive step-by-step advice on what to expect through the housing lottery application process, including a review of the application and other require...

280 Starr St. Brooklyn NY 11237

Need Category: Housing

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents People with low-income/limited income

Housing, Job Training, Wellness, and Advocacy Services for People with Mental Health Concerns

Group: Community Access

See website to connect to services. Government ID required Community Access expands opportunities for people living with mental health concerns to recover from trauma and discrimination through affor...

(212) 780-1400

17 Battery Place, Suite 1326 New York NY 10004

Need Category: Mental & Behavioral Health Housing

Community Focus: People who are unhoused/housing unstable/public housing residents People with disabilities and chronic illnesses/immuno-compromised

Information About Housing Rights For City Residents

Group: NYC Commission on Human Rights

Information from the NYC Commission on Human Rights about what NYC Human Rights law covers in relation to housing discrimination including specific scenarios in which a complaint might be filed.

Need Category: Housing Legal

Know Your Rights Resources on Shelters and Housing

Group: Coalition for the Homeless

Informative guides on the NYC shelter system, disability accommodations, and finding permanent housing.

Need Category: Housing Legal