Author Archive | Craig Waletzko

Motion for Summary Judgment Denied in Source of Income Discrimination Complaint  JUDGE CALLS OUT “IMPOSSIBLE” SITUATION FOR VOUCHER USERS On March 17, 2023, Judge Kevin F. Casey of the New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings denied a summary judgment motion by respondents Parkchester Preservation Company, LP, and Parkchester Preservation Management LLC to dismiss […]

Voucher-Holders Ghosted After Being Assured “We Are a Fair Housing Opportunity Real Estate Firm” FHJC ANNOUNCES NEW SOURCE-OF-INCOME LAWSUIT Today, the Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) announced it has filed a new lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court alleging source of income discrimination at seven different Bronx residential buildings owned and managed by Chestnut […]

FHJC to Host Accessible Design and Construction Training During Fair Housing Month CLE CREDITS AVAILABLE FOR FREE WEBINAR The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) will be hosting another webinar on accessibility requirements in design and construction on Thursday April 6 from 1PM – 4PM ET. This free webinar, entitled Accessible Housing: A Civil Right. will provide detailed […]

“There’s No Way He Could Try To Learn How To Use a Rollator?” ASSISTED LIVING PROGRAMS DISCRIMINATE AGAINST WHEELCHAIR USERS, ACCORDING TO FHJC COMPLAINT The Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) has filed a new disability discrimination complaint at the New York State Division of Human Rights against the owners and operators of Brooklyn Boulevard ALP, […]

FHJC Lawsuit Spurs Important Changes in New York State Law NEW REGULATIONS AFFORD ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS TO ADULT CARE FACILITY RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES The following joint statement was released yesterday by the Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC), the AARP Foundation, Mobilization for Justice (MFJ), and Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP: Driven by a lawsuit brought by […]

FHJC Files Lawsuit Alleging Disability Discrimination at Newly Constructed Astoria Apartment Building ARCHITECT DEFENDANT PREVIOUSLY DISCIPLINED FOR ACCESSIBILITY VIOLATIONS Yesterday, the Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court (EDNY) alleging disability discrimination in the design and construction of Astor on 3rd, a newly constructed 60-unit multi-family rental building in […]

Brokers Beware: “We’re On To You!” HIDDEN DISCRIMINATION UNCOVERED THROUGH COORDINATED EFFORTS BY FAIR HOUSING GROUPS Today, the Fair Housing Justice Center (FHJC) announced a new state court lawsuit against three licensed real estate agents working with the online real estate company Finders NYC and the real estate company itself. The lawsuit alleges the agents […]

Throughout 2022, the FHJC pursued its mission across New York City, where it is the only full-service fair housing organization, and the surrounding seven counties. These accomplishments are only possible with the help of our donors. Major achievements and developments we’ve accomplished this year include: Passage of a package of laws designed to combat housing […]