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FHJC's mission is to eliminate housing discrimination; promote open & inclusive communities; and strengthen enforcement of fair housing laws in NYC region.

The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC), a nonprofit civil rights organization, is dedicated to eliminating housing discrimination; promoting policies that foster open, accessible, and inclusive communities; and strengthening enforcement of fair housing laws in the New York City region. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., once said, “For as long as there is residential segregation, there will be a de facto segregation in every area of life. So the challenge is here to develop an action program.” Fair Housing Justice Center has developed an action program to systematically eliminate housing discrimination in the New York City region. We serve the five boroughs of New York City and the seven surrounding New York counties of Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester. The FHJC assists individuals and organizations with allegations of housing discrimination by providing fair housing counseling, investigative assistance, legal referral, and/or assistance with filing administrative complaints. FHJC’s counseling and investigative services are provided to the general public free of charge without regard to household income.

10/28/2026

Hear from a housing counselor about potential barriers that first time homebuyers in NYC are facing. Homeownership opportunities are more limited than ever before, and co-op boards are bypassing fair housing laws and potentially wrongfully denying qualified applicants. Where is the accountability? Applicants deserve to know the reason why a co-op board rejected them.

This is why we need Intro 774.

If you’re an organization, sign onto the coalition.
If you’re a New Yorker, call your City Council member and demand support for Intro 774.
And if you’ve been denied without a reason, share your story.

10/27/2026

“It’s like judging a book by its cover. You haven’t even read the book, and you already made a judgment call.”

A Black couple’s search for a Queens apartment took a disturbing turn after an alleged racist text prompted a housing discrimination lawsuit.

10/22/2026

The trauma from domestic violence is compounded when a survivor also faces housing discrimination. “Zero tolerance” eviction policies and other landlord practices can leave those most at risk even more vulnerable to harm and abuse. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the fair housing rights and protections for survivors of domestic violence, s*x offenses and stalking. To learn more, visit our website at fairhousingjustice.org

10/16/2026

NYC still has loopholes in its anti-discrimination laws. For far too long, the opaque co-op approval process has denied qualified applicants’ homeownership opportunities. Co-op boards can reject applicants without an explanation. This lack of transparency makes it nearly impossible to know whether a rejection was legitimate or the result of unlawful discrimination.

Intro 774, the Fair Residential Cooperative Disclosure Law requires co-op boards to give rejected applicants a written explanation of their decision within five days, ending the secrecy that currently surrounds co-op denials.

10/16/2026

At a recent public meeting with NYC’s new Schools Chancellor, FHJC Executive Director Marie Winfield reflected on the intersection of housing discrimination and school segregation “Winfield said that it was wonderful just to hear ‘a top city official’ talk about the importance of integrated spaces in education.”

The Schools Chancellor introduces strategies aimed at desegregating the city's classrooms and promoting educational equity across

10/14/2026

After some prodding by Congress, HUD has agreed to replace expiring COVID-era Emergency Housing Vouchers with a new long-term aid program. “Thousands of families across New York who rely on the Emergency Housing Voucher program to keep a roof over their head can now finally have some peace of mind.”

The Trump administration issued new guidance outlining a plan to replace expiring rental assistance vouchers with a new program.

10/12/2026

The FHJC office is closed today to mark Indigenous Peoples’ Day, honoring the history, culture, and resilience of Native American and Indigenous communities.

10/09/2026

Join us on October 18th for the Disability Pride Parade NYC!

The FHJC will be tabling at the Disability Pride Block Party at Union Square from 12pm-3pm. Stop by our table to learn about your fair housing rights, how to request reasonable modifications and accommodations, and what to do if you think you’ve been discriminated against in housing!

Sunday, October 18, 2026
Theme: Together We Build!
📍 Parade: Madison Square Park → Union Square Park
🕚 Parade starts: 11:00 AM
📍 Block Party & Community Tables: Union Square Park
🕛 12:00–3:00 PM

Hope to see you there!

10/06/2026

A newly implemented “rent reasonableness test” – intended to reduce costs and ensure the continuation of the CityFHEPS voucher program – is delaying the application process and putting voucher holders at risk of losing out on qualified housing.

A recent change to how the city approves CityFHEPS vouchers, aimed at saving money on rent, required additional review by state and city agencies—extending an already-protracted application process that sometimes causes shelter residents to lose out on

10/02/2026

Elderly homeowners on fixed incomes can face many challenges in trying to stay in and maintain their homes. For Black seniors, those challenges are compounded by a history of discrimination and ongoing disparities.

Decades of discriminatory policies and practices have deprived Black seniors of the wealth that often provides stability in old age.

Address

30-30 Northern Boulevard , Suite 302
Long Island City, NY
11101

Telephone

+12124008201

Website

http://www.fairhousingjustice.org/

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