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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Money Judgements in Housing Court FAQs
This information only applies to a housing court case. Disclaimer: This advice is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. The information provided here does not constitute an […]
Celebrating the Success of the CLA Program at Brooklyn A
My attorney was amazing. Every step of the way she helped me out, there was never a point in time that I felt alone or lost. The New York City […]
Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Our New DV Program
Dear friends, This October, Brooklyn A joins the City of New York in recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month to shed light on this all-too-common issue and the many crises that […]
Coney Island residents sue NYCHA
Dear friends, Brooklyn A recently filed a lawsuit against the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) on behalf of Coney Island public housing residents who have gone months without cooking […]
We Stand with All NYC Small Businesses
Join us this Wednesday in support of legislation S1175A and A5081A for small business street vendors. Dear friends, As director of Brooklyn Legal Service Corporation A’s (Brooklyn A) Community & […]
Moratoriums expired – what happens next?
Dear friends, On January 15, 2022 the New York State moratoriums on residential and commercial evictions and foreclosures expired. The moratoriums were put into place in March 2020 to recognize […]
Homeowners Apply To Relief Today
If you are a homeowner that is experiencing financial hardship HAF can assist you. Dear friends, The Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) is now open. If you are a homeowner that […]
Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst.
Dear friends, Tomorrow, thousands of New Yorkers will sit around the kitchen table wondering what comes next. After the eviction moratorium is lifted tomorrow, New Yorkers are going to be […]
4 minutes
Right to Counsel gives New Yorkers a fighting chance and brings us closer to making housing a human right. Dear friends – In just four minutes our housing attorney Zac […]
Child Tax Credit Upcoming Deadline
Dear friends, Earlier this year, President Joe Biden extended the Child Tax Credit to include advance monthly payments to help families manage the financial challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]