NYC Official Agencies — Landlord-Tenant
Multiple NYC and NYS agencies handle different aspects of landlord-tenant matters. This directory links to the key agencies and their relevant programmes.
Informational directory only — not legal advice.
Key official agencies
NYC HPD — Department of Housing Preservation and Development
NYC HPD enforces the NYC Housing Maintenance Code and registers landlords. It handles building inspections, violation notices, and emergency repair programmes.
NYC HPD →NYC 311 — File Housing Complaints
NYC 311 is the intake point for housing maintenance complaints — pests, heat, hot water, mold, and more. Complaints are forwarded to NYC HPD for inspection.
NYC 311 →NYC Housing Court
NYC Housing Court handles non-payment proceedings, holdover cases, HP (harassment prevention) actions, and other housing matters. Official court information is at the NYC Courts website.
NYC Housing Court →NYS DHCR — Division of Housing and Community Renewal
NYS DHCR administers rent regulation in New York State. For questions about rent stabilization or rent control, their website is the authoritative starting point.
NYS DHCR →HPD Online — Building Lookup
HPD Online allows anyone to search a building's violations, inspections, registration status, and complaint history by address.
HPD Online →NYS Attorney General — Landlord-Tenant
The NYS Attorney General's office publishes a tenant rights guide and handles certain complaints against landlords. See their housing page for resources.
NYS AG — Housing →