Lifting of New York State’s Eviction Moratorium

Since it was established nearly a century ago, the New York City Housing Authority has strived to ensure the health, safety, and security of our residents through stable housing. This mission is especially important during these challenging times, and it is why NYCHA halted evictions at the very beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the State established a moratorium on evictions. Providing affordable housing is core to NYCHA’s mission, and even in normal times, NYCHA pursues eviction as a matter of last resort.  

In line with our efforts to maintain housing stability for our residents, we would like to inform you that New York State’s moratorium (or temporary halt) on residential evictions is expiring on January 15, 2022. This means that after this date, landlords can proceed with evictions that were filed before the pandemic and file new actions for non-payment of rent in Housing Court. 

As we have done throughout the pandemic, NYCHA will continue to act thoughtfully, taking into account the challenges all New Yorkers have experienced. In fact, at this time, NYCHA will only pursue non-payment eviction proceedings in cases where the rent due is extremely high, excluding cases where seniors are the head of household or where the household has applied for the State’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP).  

While there is no additional funding for ERAP, filing an ERAP application does provide temporary protection against eviction. Click here to learn more about eligibility and here for more details about the tenant protections associated with ERAP.  

The rent NYCHA receives helps us maintain and preserve our buildings and provide the best possible service to you. To promote these efforts, please make sure that you are up to date on your rent payments and that you pay rent when it is due. Visit NYCHA’s website to learn about the various ways you can pay your rent. 

If you need rental assistance, please call 311 or contact the NYC Human Resources Administration, which offers rental assistance programs. Additionally, New York City’s Right to Counsel Law gives tenants facing eviction the right to free legal representation in Housing Court if they meet certain requirements; please visit this website more information. 

As always, NYCHA will work with residents who are experiencing hardship. Please reach out to your property manager for more information.