Brooklyn Tenant Organizations Directory
A directory of tenant organizations and advocacy groups serving Brooklyn renters. Contact each organization directly to understand their services.
Informational directory — not legal advice. Listings do not constitute endorsement or referral.
Tenant organizations serving Brooklyn
Met Council on Housing
A citywide tenant membership organization that provides housing advice, advocacy, and a tenant hotline. Active in Brooklyn neighbourhoods.
Met Council on Housing →Brooklyn Defender Services
Provides free civil legal services including housing to Brooklyn residents who cannot afford an attorney. Housing cases are a significant part of their work.
Brooklyn Defender Services →Legal Aid Society NYC
Provides civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers, including housing matters in Brooklyn. Visit their website for eligibility information.
Legal Aid Society →Association for Neighborhood & Housing Dev.
ANHD is a network of community housing organizations in NYC, including Brooklyn groups focused on affordable housing preservation.
ANHD →NYC Right to Counsel
Income-eligible Brooklyn tenants facing eviction in Housing Court may qualify for free legal representation. See NYC HRA for details.
NYC 311 — Report Housing Problems
For housing code violations, file a complaint via NYC 311. HPD will inspect and may issue violations against non-compliant landlords.