Exciting News! We’ve Rebranded!
Dear friends, It’s official! I’m thrilled to share that as of today, Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A (Brooklyn A) is Build Up Justice NYC! We’re embracing this change for two […]
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How We Help Survivors of Domestic Violence
This month marks the third anniversary of Build Up Justice NYC’s Domestic Violence (DV) Program. Developed in response to the issues faced by our clients in other service areas, the […]
Red Hook Gardens Residents Again Demand Repairs
Residents of Red Hook Gardens rallied this morning outside the office of their landlord, the Carroll Gardens Association (CGA), to demand they make long overdue repairs after repeated pleas for […]
A Message from Our Executive Director
Dear Friends, I’m excited to connect with you at the beginning of our new fiscal year to reflect on our accomplishments and share our vision for the year ahead. We […]
Get to Know Brooklyn A - Vlera Veseli
Helping people is core to Vlera Veseli’s character. As a Senior Client Services Associate for Brooklyn A’s Community & Economic Development (CED) Program, Vlera works closely with small business owners […]
Get Help Avoiding a Lien Sale from Brooklyn A
New York City will host a lien sale on June 3rd, 2025—pushed back two weeks from the original date of May 20th. Any property that has outstanding property tax, water, […]
City Council Passes Title Clouding Prevention Bill
Democracy at work! Brooklyn A is delighted to announce that Int. 1086-A, which was introduced by Council Member Nantasha Williams in partnership with our Consumer & Economic Advocacy team to […]
Get to Know Brooklyn A - LT Davis
LaTorrius Davis, or “LT” for short, is constantly juggling. As Executive Assistant to Brooklyn A’s Executive Director, Jessie Rose, LT not only has to manage a busy schedule but coordinate […]
Red Hook Gardens Residents Demand Landlord Make Overdue Repairs
RESIDENTS CALL ON LANDLORD, CARROLL GARDENS ASS., TO FIX DILAPIDATED APARTMENTS AND GRANT RIGHT TO RETURN TO HOMES On Saturday, residents of Red Hook Gardens gathered outside their Dwight Street, […]
Get to Know Brooklyn A - Daniela Adao
Daniela Adao leads Brooklyn A’s small but mighty Domestic Violence Program. In just a short time, she’s helped the program grow to join the landscape of vital resources available to […]
Exciting News About Our Latest IOLA Award!
Dear friends, I am delighted to share an exciting announcement to kick off the new year: Brooklyn A has been awarded our highest allocation ever from the Interest on Lawyers […]