Fair Housing Justice Center
@fairhousingnyc.bsky.social
Fighting housing discrimination in the New York region.
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Hey, Bluesky! We are a #civilrights nonprofit dedicated to eliminating #housing discrimination & promoting policies that create open, inclusive, & accessible communities in the #NYC area. Follow us to learn more about your fair housing rights & check out our other social media & website in our bio!
Congratulations to our colleagues at Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis for their extensive testing and documenting for this new report. "Out of the 45 race-based tests, a Black tester and a white tester were treated the same only once."
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Memphis ‘secret shoppers’ uncover housing discrimination in nearly half of properties tested
A Memphis nonprofit has uncovered evidence of widespread housing discrimination in the city — much of it based on race. The Fair Housing Council of
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December 11, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Congratulations to our colleagues at Fair Housing Council of Metropolitan Memphis for their extensive testing and documenting for this new report. "Out of the 45 race-based tests, a Black tester and a white tester were treated the same only once."
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It's been an amazing year for the FHJC! But along with our landmark victories, we also face unprecedented challenges as Federal funding and support for fair housing enforcement is being decimated. Your year-end gift will help us continue fighting to make fair housing a living reality for EVERYONE!
Help Us Keep the Fight for Fair Housing Going Strong in 2026 | Fair Housing Justice Center
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December 5, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It's been an amazing year for the FHJC! But along with our landmark victories, we also face unprecedented challenges as Federal funding and support for fair housing enforcement is being decimated. Your year-end gift will help us continue fighting to make fair housing a living reality for EVERYONE!
¡Noviembre es el Mes de la Herencia Nativa Americana! Este mes honramos la resiliencia, la alegría y el legado cultural de las comunidades indígenas.
Celebramos las culturas que han dado forma a esta tierra, y nos comprometemos a elevar las voces nativas.
Celebramos las culturas que han dado forma a esta tierra, y nos comprometemos a elevar las voces nativas.
November 25, 2025 at 6:55 PM
¡Noviembre es el Mes de la Herencia Nativa Americana! Este mes honramos la resiliencia, la alegría y el legado cultural de las comunidades indígenas.
Celebramos las culturas que han dado forma a esta tierra, y nos comprometemos a elevar las voces nativas.
Celebramos las culturas que han dado forma a esta tierra, y nos comprometemos a elevar las voces nativas.
November is Native American Heritage Month. This month we honor the resiliency, joy, and cultural legacies of Indigenous communities. We celebrate cultures that have, and continue to, shape this land and we commit to uplift Native voices.
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
November is Native American Heritage Month. This month we honor the resiliency, joy, and cultural legacies of Indigenous communities. We celebrate cultures that have, and continue to, shape this land and we commit to uplift Native voices.
A final settlement has been reached in our 2018 lawsuit against the New York State Department of Health concerning disability discrimination at adult care facilities.
‘Landmark’ settlement clarifies that assisted living operators cannot deny residency based on mobility limitations
Assisted living providers in New York cannot refuse residency based on mobility limitations, clarifies an agreement announced last week that settles a 2018 lawsuit filed by the New York-based Fair Hou...
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November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
A final settlement has been reached in our 2018 lawsuit against the New York State Department of Health concerning disability discrimination at adult care facilities.
Did you know co-op boards can reject applicants without stating a reason? (“Oh, but it’s not discrimination. Just trust us.”) How is that still legal? JOIN US Tuesday December 2 in support of Intro 407, a bill that would finally – FINALLY – end secrecy in co-op rejections See you there! #fairhousing
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Did you know co-op boards can reject applicants without stating a reason? (“Oh, but it’s not discrimination. Just trust us.”) How is that still legal? JOIN US Tuesday December 2 in support of Intro 407, a bill that would finally – FINALLY – end secrecy in co-op rejections See you there! #fairhousing
People with conviction records have new housing protections in NYC! The law is brand new, and its limitations are specific and can be complex. Contact us if you think you’re experiencing housing discrimination at report@fairhousingjustice.org
Sources: Fair Chance for Housing, NYC Gov Factsheet
Sources: Fair Chance for Housing, NYC Gov Factsheet
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
People with conviction records have new housing protections in NYC! The law is brand new, and its limitations are specific and can be complex. Contact us if you think you’re experiencing housing discrimination at report@fairhousingjustice.org
Sources: Fair Chance for Housing, NYC Gov Factsheet
Sources: Fair Chance for Housing, NYC Gov Factsheet
If you are a tenant with a disability seeking a reasonable accommodation/modification, a letter from your medical provider can be critical in explaining the nature of your disability, its impact on your life activities, and why your request is necessary #renter #housing #modification #nyc
November 17, 2025 at 4:36 PM
If you are a tenant with a disability seeking a reasonable accommodation/modification, a letter from your medical provider can be critical in explaining the nature of your disability, its impact on your life activities, and why your request is necessary #renter #housing #modification #nyc
“We hope that this lawsuit makes clear that New York City landlords cannot use background checks as vehicles for housing discrimination any longer.” Read about the FHJC’s first ever lawsuit brought under NYC’s new Fair Chance Act in Housing.
FHJC Files Its First Complaint Under Fair Chance Act | Fair Housing Justice Center
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November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
“We hope that this lawsuit makes clear that New York City landlords cannot use background checks as vehicles for housing discrimination any longer.” Read about the FHJC’s first ever lawsuit brought under NYC’s new Fair Chance Act in Housing.
Immigration status is a protected characteristic in New York, and landlords who try to intimidate their tenants by threatening to call ICE are breaking the law. Remember – you can contact the FHJC to report housing discrimination at bit.ly/FHJCreport
THE CITY talked to some experts and got the answer to this common reader question. We found tenants have rights, regardless of immigration status.
THE CITY talked to some experts and got the answer to this common reader question. We found tenants have rights, regardless of immigration status.
www.thecity.nyc
November 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Immigration status is a protected characteristic in New York, and landlords who try to intimidate their tenants by threatening to call ICE are breaking the law. Remember – you can contact the FHJC to report housing discrimination at bit.ly/FHJCreport
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Thursday's City Council hearing on proposed co-op disclosure laws has been DEFERRED. No future date has been announced as of yet. Please visit the City Council's Calendar for any updates: legistar.council.nyc.gov/Calendar.aspx
The New York City Council - Calendar
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November 10, 2025 at 7:24 PM
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Thursday's City Council hearing on proposed co-op disclosure laws has been DEFERRED. No future date has been announced as of yet. Please visit the City Council's Calendar for any updates: legistar.council.nyc.gov/Calendar.aspx
People with disabilities who rely on emotional support animals (ESAs) to assist them are protected against housing discrimination. If you think you are experiencing any form of housing discrimination, contact the FHJC.
#housing #esa #disability #ny #nyc
#housing #esa #disability #ny #nyc
October 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
People with disabilities who rely on emotional support animals (ESAs) to assist them are protected against housing discrimination. If you think you are experiencing any form of housing discrimination, contact the FHJC.
#housing #esa #disability #ny #nyc
#housing #esa #disability #ny #nyc
As more and more areas in the country face intensifying climate risks, insurance companies are beginning to increase prices or withdraw services altogether from high-risk areas, aka “bluelining.” And just like with redlining, communities of color are impacted disproportionately.
Lessons from Redlining: How We Can Prevent Climate-Driven Insurance Discrimination
As insurance companies and lenders increasingly factor climate risk into their strategies, we may see a resurgence of exclusion that mimics redlining.
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October 28, 2025 at 4:09 PM
As more and more areas in the country face intensifying climate risks, insurance companies are beginning to increase prices or withdraw services altogether from high-risk areas, aka “bluelining.” And just like with redlining, communities of color are impacted disproportionately.
During a state investigation into anti-immigrant bias, potential witnesses were threatened by a super and management company with immigration raids. “Threatening to ‘round up tenants’ or call ICE because of someone’s national origin is blatant discrimination. And in New York, it’s illegal."
Queens Tenants Were Urged to Report Immigrants to ICE, Officials Say
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October 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM
During a state investigation into anti-immigrant bias, potential witnesses were threatened by a super and management company with immigration raids. “Threatening to ‘round up tenants’ or call ICE because of someone’s national origin is blatant discrimination. And in New York, it’s illegal."
“Fair housing is under attack from the same Federal agency responsible for enforcing fair housing laws and rooting out discrimination.” Read about the latest HUD cuts – and how NYS, by contrast, is STRENGTHENING its fair housing commitment – in our latest Opening Acts newsletter.
bit.ly/HUDcutsOA
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October 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
“Fair housing is under attack from the same Federal agency responsible for enforcing fair housing laws and rooting out discrimination.” Read about the latest HUD cuts – and how NYS, by contrast, is STRENGTHENING its fair housing commitment – in our latest Opening Acts newsletter.
bit.ly/HUDcutsOA
bit.ly/HUDcutsOA
When engaging in any residential real estate-related transaction you are protected against discrimination under fair housing and human rights laws. This means banks and other lenders or creditors may not discriminate against you based on any #protectedcharacteristic. #fairhousing #nyc #ny #housing
October 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
When engaging in any residential real estate-related transaction you are protected against discrimination under fair housing and human rights laws. This means banks and other lenders or creditors may not discriminate against you based on any #protectedcharacteristic. #fairhousing #nyc #ny #housing
HUD’s new Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity “has overseen the illegal weaponization of… civil rights authorities for purposes contrary to the advancement of civil rights.”
NFHA is deeply concerned that the Senate confirmed Craig Trainor to lead fair housing at HUD based on his troubling record. And calls on Congress to ensure HUD is protecting people from housing discrimination.
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4obn65i.
Read the full statement: bit.ly/4obn65i.
October 10, 2025 at 2:23 PM
HUD’s new Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity “has overseen the illegal weaponization of… civil rights authorities for purposes contrary to the advancement of civil rights.”
Federal #fairhousing enforcement was already impaired by rollbacks at HUD. The shutdown will make things worse. Read the full statement from the @National Fair Housing Alliance urging an end to the shutdown and warning against further staffing reductions.
The Federal Government Shutdown Exacerbates Harm of HUD’s Dismantling of its Fair Housing Infrastructure - NFHA
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, Congress failed to pass and send to the president a new spending bill to avert a shutdown of the federal government. Without the passage of a Co...
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October 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Federal #fairhousing enforcement was already impaired by rollbacks at HUD. The shutdown will make things worse. Read the full statement from the @National Fair Housing Alliance urging an end to the shutdown and warning against further staffing reductions.
More about about your rights in the shelter system as it relates to disability. (See our earlier post!)
September 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
More about about your rights in the shelter system as it relates to disability. (See our earlier post!)
You have rights in shelter. Swipe through to learn about your rights in the shelter system as it relates to disability. Thank you to @legalaidnyc for a lot of the information included in the post! #dhs #shelter #wheelchair #homelessshelter #homelessness
September 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
You have rights in shelter. Swipe through to learn about your rights in the shelter system as it relates to disability. Thank you to @legalaidnyc for a lot of the information included in the post! #dhs #shelter #wheelchair #homelessshelter #homelessness
Current and former employees of HUD’s fair housing office are speaking out about the administration’s rollback of discrimination enforcement. “This is a deliberate plan, and it’s about shutting down fair housing.”
Trump Appointees Roll Back Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws
www.nytimes.com
September 24, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Current and former employees of HUD’s fair housing office are speaking out about the administration’s rollback of discrimination enforcement. “This is a deliberate plan, and it’s about shutting down fair housing.”
¡Usted tiene derechos en refugios!
Para obtener más información sobre modificaciones razonables, consulte nuestro post de Julio de 2024.
#dhs #refugio #nyc #vivienda #modificaciones #discapacidad
Para obtener más información sobre modificaciones razonables, consulte nuestro post de Julio de 2024.
#dhs #refugio #nyc #vivienda #modificaciones #discapacidad
September 23, 2025 at 4:21 PM
¡Usted tiene derechos en refugios!
Para obtener más información sobre modificaciones razonables, consulte nuestro post de Julio de 2024.
#dhs #refugio #nyc #vivienda #modificaciones #discapacidad
Para obtener más información sobre modificaciones razonables, consulte nuestro post de Julio de 2024.
#dhs #refugio #nyc #vivienda #modificaciones #discapacidad
¡Usted tiene derechos en refugios!
Deslice para obtener más información sobre sus derechos, incluyendo las modificaciones razonables a las que tiene derecho en un refugio del Departamento de Servicios para Personas sin Hogar (“DHS”). ¡Gracias al @legalaidnyc.bsky.social por la información!
Deslice para obtener más información sobre sus derechos, incluyendo las modificaciones razonables a las que tiene derecho en un refugio del Departamento de Servicios para Personas sin Hogar (“DHS”). ¡Gracias al @legalaidnyc.bsky.social por la información!
September 23, 2025 at 4:18 PM
¡Usted tiene derechos en refugios!
Deslice para obtener más información sobre sus derechos, incluyendo las modificaciones razonables a las que tiene derecho en un refugio del Departamento de Servicios para Personas sin Hogar (“DHS”). ¡Gracias al @legalaidnyc.bsky.social por la información!
Deslice para obtener más información sobre sus derechos, incluyendo las modificaciones razonables a las que tiene derecho en un refugio del Departamento de Servicios para Personas sin Hogar (“DHS”). ¡Gracias al @legalaidnyc.bsky.social por la información!
An housing office assistant on Long Island speaks from her own experience when she advises clients not to immediately disclose their housing voucher to landlords. “Because every time I used to call, it was like, ‘Do you take Section 8?’ Like, ‘No.’ Click.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/r...
In Southampton, N.Y.: A Long Wait for Section 8 Housing
www.nytimes.com
September 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
An housing office assistant on Long Island speaks from her own experience when she advises clients not to immediately disclose their housing voucher to landlords. “Because every time I used to call, it was like, ‘Do you take Section 8?’ Like, ‘No.’ Click.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/22/r...