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Description

New York State Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice (Rev. 02/2025)

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Official NYS Fair Housing Compliance Sign

The New York State Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice is an officially required compliance posting that informs tenants, buyers, and the public of their rights under federal, state, and local fair housing and anti-discrimination laws. This notice is issued by the New York Department of State and must be prominently displayed in specific real estate settings

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Purpose of the Notice

This sign serves to:

  • Educate the public on illegal housing discrimination practices

  • Inform individuals of their protected rights

  • Provide official complaint channels for reporting violations

  • Ensure legal compliance for real estate professionals and property owners

Failure to post required fair housing notices may result in violations, fines, or enforcement actions during inspections or complaints.

Where This Notice Is Required

Per New York State regulations, this notice must be prominently posted in:

  • All real estate broker offices

  • All public open houses

  • Recommended for posting in:

    • Property management offices

    • Leasing offices

    • Rental buildings

    • Condominium and cooperative management offices

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Protected Characteristics Under NY Law

Federal, state, and local fair housing laws prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics, including but not limited to:

  • Race

  • Creed

  • Color

  • National origin

  • Citizenship or immigration status

  • Sexual orientation

  • Gender identity or expression

  • Military status

  • Sex

  • Age

  • Disability

  • Marital status

  • Familial status (including having children)

  • Status as a victim of domestic violence

  • Lawful source of income (including Section 8 and other subsidies)

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Examples of Prohibited Discriminatory Practices

The notice highlights common fair housing violations, such as:

  • Refusing to rent, sell, or show property based on a protected characteristic

  • Charging higher rent or sale prices due to a tenant or buyer’s protected status

  • Refusing housing to families with children or increasing deposits because of children

  • Steering tenants or buyers to certain neighborhoods based on protected characteristics

  • Rejecting applicants due to lawful income sources (e.g., Section 8)

  • Refusing reasonable accommodations for service, assistance, or emotional support animals

  • Discriminating at the request or preference of a landlord or seller

  • Refusing housing to victims of domestic violence

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Complaint & Enforcement Information

Individuals who believe they have experienced housing discrimination have the right to file a complaint with:

  • New York State Department of State
    Phone: (518) 474-4429

  • New York State Division of Human Rights
    Phone: (844) 862-8703

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Issuing Authority

This notice is issued by:

  • New York Department of State

  • Signed by Walter T. Mosley, Secretary of State

  • Under the administration of Governor Kathy Hochul

Official contact:

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Revision & Validity

  • Current Revision: February 2025

  • Marked: (Rev. 02/25)

  • Meets current NYS posting requirements

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Recommended Use on Website

This notice is ideal for:

  • Property owners & landlords

  • Real estate brokers & agents

  • Property management companies

  • Compliance-driven buildings

  • HPD / NYS inspection readiness

 

 

 

 

 

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While HPDSIGNS.NYC makes reasonable efforts to align its products and instructional materials with publicly available guidance from the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), and other governmental agencies, laws, rules, enforcement practices, and inspection standards are subject to change at any time without notice.

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