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Manhattan Housing Court Document Preparation

Expert eviction document preparation for Manhattan landlords filing at 111 Centre Street Housing Court

Manhattan Housing Court

111 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013

Clerk's Office Hours:

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

*Arrive before 4:00 PM for same-day filing

Court Location:

Lower Manhattan, near City Hall

Subway: 4, 5, 6 to Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall; J, Z to Chambers St

Manhattan Rental Market Challenges

Manhattan's rental market is among the most complex in the nation. With a mix of rent-stabilized units, market-rate apartments, and co-ops/condos, landlords face unique challenges:

High tenant legal representation rates: Manhattan tenants almost always have free attorneys under Right to Counsel
Rent-stabilized units: Majority of Manhattan rentals subject to strict rent control laws
Good Cause Eviction overlap: Both city and state laws apply, creating compliance complexity
Sophisticated tenant base: Manhattan tenants are often well-informed about their rights
Judge scrutiny: Centre Street judges are experienced and demand perfect paperwork

Manhattan Cases Require Precision

Don't risk your case with incomplete documents. Our experts know what Manhattan Housing Court judges expect.

Common Manhattan Eviction Cases

Nonpayment (Rent-Stabilized Units)

Most common case type in Manhattan. Requires strict rent history documentation and DHCR compliance.

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Holdover (Lease Expiration)

Requires Good Cause grounds. Owner use is common in Manhattan (converting to personal residence).

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Illegal Sublet

Common in Manhattan due to high rents. Must prove tenant is primary resident elsewhere.

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Owner Use (Good Cause)

Manhattan owners often invoke owner use for family occupancy. Requires sworn affidavit and proof.

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Manhattan-Specific Compliance Issues

Rent Stabilization Registration (DHCR):

Manhattan has the highest concentration of rent-stabilized units. Every stabilized unit must be registered annually with DHCR. Failure to register = tenant can challenge rent increases and eviction.

Pre-2019 Rent History:

For stabilized units, you may need to provide 4+ years of rent history. Missing records can invalidate your case.

421-a/J-51 Tax Benefits:

Many Manhattan buildings receive tax abatements that trigger rent stabilization. Failing to recognize this can result in case dismissal and tenant damages.

Right to Counsel:

Nearly 100% of Manhattan tenants have legal representation. Your documents will be scrutinized by experienced housing attorneys.

We Know Manhattan Housing Court

Our experts understand rent stabilization, DHCR requirements, and Centre Street court procedures. Let us handle the complexity.

Manhattan Housing Court Services

Nonpayment petitions with DHCR compliance

Holdover petitions with Good Cause analysis

Rent demand notices (14-day)

Notice to Cure (lease violations)

Owner use affidavits and documentation

Good Cause Eviction compliance review

Rent stabilization compliance check

Court filing service at 111 Centre Street

Manhattan Neighborhoods We Serve

Professional document prep for all Manhattan areas

Upper East Side

Upper West Side

Harlem

East Harlem

Washington Heights

Inwood

Midtown

Chelsea

Greenwich Village

East Village

Lower East Side

Tribeca

Financial District

Battery Park City

Chinatown

SoHo

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Manhattan Housing Court Document Preparation