Uncover your power

Unlock NYC helps you uncover your own power so you can flex your rights on your housing search. Whether you’re hearing “no vouchers” or getting ghosted over and over again, our team and our tools are here. We can connect you to resources, amplify your voice, and help you unlock housing.

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Flex your rights

Keep a paper trail of your search. You’ll be more confident, organized, and prepared when you use our free Rights Recorder app to record phone calls, collect evidence, and report unfair treatment.

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Unlock housing opportunities

Share your report with a lawyer, government official, or someone else who can help you resolve the issue you are facing. When you speak up about housing discrimination, you can unlock housing for yourself – and others.

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Unlocking doors since 2021

2,000+

reports collected

600

New Yorkers standing up against discrimination

"[My response from Unlock NYC] was SO different from every single agency I had to interact with. I was just like wow, you read the whole thing? And that mattered."

Kamilah Newton

Unlock NYC user and Activist-in-Residence

Not quite what you're looking for?

Unlock NYC helps you record and report discrimination on your housing search. If you’re having a different issue, try one of these organizations!

I need a voucher

If you need a voucher, make an appointment at your local Homebase location to see if you are eligible.

I need help with my housing search

Check out these housing search resources, including a guide to searching for housing, talking tips for voucher holders, and a recorded "know your rights" workshop, from our friends at Neighbors Together.

I am facing an eviction

Try Housing Court Answers as a starting point to learn more about Housing Court and housing law, rent arrears assistance, and homeless prevention guidance, and connect to resources.

I'm having issues with my current landlord

JustFix's free tools can help you request repairs in your apartment, research your landlord and building, order your apartment's rent history, and more.

For Voucher Holders

Got a voucher? Being treated unfairly? It's not your fault and you are not alone. At Unlock NYC, New Yorkers with vouchers keep a paper trail, report housing discrimination, and demand accountability.