NYC Housing Court Appeals

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Do you need to appeal a Housing Court decision?

This guide walks you through every phase of the NYC Housing Court appeals process — from filing your Notice of Appeal to awaiting the decision. It takes about 5 minutes to complete.

Personalized checklist based on your borough & situation

Deadline calculator with 30-day alert

Correct court addresses for your borough

Printable action plan — saved locally, never sent to a server

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Even if the 30-day window may have passed, you still have options. Read below carefully.

Immediate Next Steps:

Contact a housing court attorney or legal aid organization today.
Go to the Housing Court Clerk's Office and ask about vacating any default.
Do not assume your right to appeal is permanently gone without speaking to an attorney.

Free Legal Help in NYC:

NYC Housing Court Help Center — Available in every NYC Housing Court
Legal Aid Society — (212) 577-3300
Legal Services NYC — legalservicesnyc.org
NYC Bar Lawyer Referral — (212) 626-7373

Do you need to appeal a Housing Court decision?

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Immediate Next Steps:

Free Legal Help in NYC:

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