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Explore contact information for Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) requests, legal affairs, general inquiries, press and media, Tenant Protection Unit (TPU), Rent Administration (ORA), and Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) main offices.
FOIL Requests
Access to records maintained by HCR may be requested for in writing, or through the U.S. mail, or hand delivery through the HCR Portal.
Legal Affairs
All legal service and communications should be directed to 641 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
General Inquiries
Connect with a Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) representative for answers to your housing questions. They can be reached at: [email protected].
Press and Media Inquiries
Connect with a Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) public information representative for press or media inquiries: [email protected].
Tenant Protection Unit
The Tenant Protection Unit (TPU) helps maintain affordable housing, protect tenant rights, and hold landlords accountable for misconduct.
Members of the public can submit an inquiry through this online form. The Tenant Protection Unit can also be reached at: [email protected].
For more information, please see the Tenant Protection Unit page.
Rent Administration
The Office of Rent Administration (ORA) manages rent regulation programs to keep housing affordable for tenants while ensuring fair practices for property owners.
The Office of Rent Administration phone number is: 1 (833) 499-0343. For information on the website, telephone, and in-person services that are available at the rent offices, including document submission guidance, see ORA's Borough and District Rent Office Scope of Services.
Explore the rental history for your apartment or find out if you live in a rent-stabilized unit by submitting an inquiry through this online form.
Get answers to your questions with the Rent Connect Assistance (available in multiple languages), by visiting the Rent Connect portal.
| Location | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Bronx Borough Rent Office | 1 Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor Bronx, New York 10458 | 718-430-0880 |
| Brooklyn Borough Rent Office | 55 Hanson Place, 6th Floor Brooklyn, New York 11217 | 718-722-4778 |
| Lower Manhattan Borough Rent Office | 25 Beaver Street, 2nd Floor New York, New York 10004 | 212-480-6238 |
| Upper Manhattan Borough Rent Office | Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Office Building 163 West 125th St, 5th Floor New York, New York 10027 | 212-961-8930 |
| Queens Borough Rent Office and Enforcement Unit | Gertz Plaza 92-31 Union Hall Street, 6th Floor Jamaica, New York 11433 | 718-482-4041 |
| Westchester County Rent Office | 75 South Broadway, 3rd Floor White Plains, New York 10601 | 914-948-4434 |
HCR Offices
Visit a Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) main office near you.
| Location | Address |
|---|---|
| Midtown Manhattan | 641 Lexington Ave New York, New York 10022 |
| Financial District Manhattan | 25 Beaver Street, 2nd Floor New York, New York 10004 |
| Queens | Gertz Plaza 92-31 Union Hall Street Jamaica, New York 11433 |
| Albany | Hampton Plaza 38-40 State Street Albany, NY 12207 |
| Buffalo | Electric Tower Suite 105 535 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203 |
| Syracuse | 620 West Erie Blvd. Suite 312 Syracuse, NY 13204 |
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