New York Tenant Protection Clinics 2026: Where Brooklyn Residents Can Get Free Legal Help

New York’s Right-to-Counsel law guarantees free lawyers for low-income tenants in Housing Court eviction cases (nonpayment/holdover/NYCHA), regardless of immigration status or ZIP code. Brooklyn clinics via Legal Services NYC (917-661-4500), Legal Aid Society (718-722-3100), HRA Office of Civil Justice offer representation/advice for harassment/disrepair. 2026 expansions include mobile units in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Bushwick; weekly hotlines. Mobilization for Justice aids seniors/SROs; NYC Bar hotline 212-626-7383 referrals. Services cover mediation, ERAP links—preventing 80% evictions with counsel.

Legal Aid Brooklyn

Legal Aid Society Brooklyn: 718-722-3100—eviction defense, repairs. Offices across boroughs; free from intake to trial.

HRA Civil Justice

HRA OCJ: 311/Tenant Helpline—universal access every ZIP. Anti-harassment, disrepair advice; immigration-neutral.

Mobile Tenant Units

2026 pop-ups East NY/Brownsville, Brighton Beach—Legal Services NYC partners. Walk-ins for urgent court prep.

FAQs

1. Brooklyn Legal Aid contact?

718-722-3100 Legal Aid Society; free eviction defense nonpayment/holdover.

2. HRA eligibility criteria?

Low-income Housing Court cases; immigration status irrelevant—all ZIPs covered.

3. NYC Bar hotline hours?

212-626-7383 Mon-Thu 10AM-12PM/2-4PM, Fri 9AM-12PM—referrals advice.

4. Legal Services NYC offices?

St. Marks Ave ENY/Brownsville, Brighton 6th St, Albany Ave—917-661-4500 intake.

5. Senior SRO special help?

Mobilization for Justice fact sheets; HRA senior rent exemptions assistance.

About Dr. Neha Mathur

Join Dr. Neha Mathur on a journey of compassion and expertise as she navigates the intricate landscape of human rights and workers' welfare.

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Join Dr. Neha Mathur on a journey of compassion and expertise as she navigates the intricate landscape of human rights and workers' welfare.

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