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 […]
Build Up Justice: Blog
Helpful Tips When Facing Foreclosure
According to the U.S. Foreclosure Market Report from ATTOM, in May of this year New York City had reached the greatest number of foreclosures among major metropolitan areas with 1,452 […]
Our Support of Groundbreaking Changes to Notarization Law
In a bold move towards leveling the legal playing field, the New York State Legislature at the end of last month passed bill S5162/A5772, which would eliminate notarization requirements in […]
How to Form a Tenant Association
Disclaimer: This advice is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The information provided here does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. What is a Tenant Association? A tenant […]
Domestic Violence and Housing
Housing insecurity is often one of the most pressing issues for survivors of domestic violence. Due to lack of resources and, often, housing discrimination, survivors of domestic violence have a […]
Albany Bill Would Protect Tenants Amidst MCI Increases
The New York State Senate is considering a bill that could protect New York tenants from unfair rent hikes, building upon recent legislative victories for tenants from the 2019 HSTPA. […]
CEA: Protecting Homeowners Over the Last Year
Homeowners were not immune to the housing shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic. New Yorkers put out of work by sickness or quarantine found it difficult to pay for housing, and […]
CEA: Helping Taxpayers and DV Survivors Navigate the Pandemic
Brooklyn A always strives to meet the needs of our community, and we paid close attention to the developing needs among our clients from the onset of the pandemic to […]
Introducing Brooklyn A's Domestic Violence Program
Brooklyn A is very excited to have started our new Domestic Violence Program. We have always striven to meet the needs of New Yorkers, and this program will help address […]
PAH: Defending Tenants as COVID Protections End
New York City’s renters have been through deeply difficult times since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many put out of work by sickness or the quarantine shutdowns, […]
CED: Helping Commercial Tenants After the Pandemic
Small businesses across all five boroughs have been greatly impacted by the end of the eviction moratorium last January. According to the City, more than 26,000 businesses closed between the […]