Manhattan Miami Real Estate LLC is a licensed real estate broker in New York and Florida and a member firm of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY). We are committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. The notice below is the standardized New York State Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice published by the New York Department of State, posted here as required of New York real estate brokers.
New York State Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice
Federal, State and Local Fair Housing and Anti-discrimination Laws protect individuals from housing discrimination. It is unlawful to discriminate based on certain protected characteristics, which include, but are not limited to: race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, age, disability, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence, lawful source of income or familial status.
The following are some examples of potential fair housing violations
- Refusing to rent, sell or show a property based on a potential tenant or purchaser's protected characteristic.
- Quoting a higher price to a purchaser or renter because of the potential purchaser or tenant's protected characteristic.
- Refusing to rent to a tenant who has children or increasing a security deposit based on the number of children who will be living in the apartment.
- Steering prospective tenants or purchasers to certain neighborhoods based on any protected characteristics.
- Refusing to rent to a potential tenant because of their source of income, including but not limited to, Section 8 vouchers or other government subsidies.
- Refusing to waive a "no pet" policy for tenants that require a service, assistance or emotional support animal.
- Discriminating at the direction of a seller or landlord or because it is the preference of a seller or landlord.
- Refusing to rent to a renter who is a victim of domestic violence.
You have the right to file a complaint
- New York State, Department of State: (518) 474-4429
- New York State, Division of Human Rights: (844) 862-8703
This sign must be prominently posted in all real estate broker offices and at all public open houses.
Source: New York Department of State, NYS Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice (Rev. 02/25), reproduced from the official notice published at dos.ny.gov/fair-housing.
Filing a Complaint in New York
If you believe you have been the victim of housing discrimination, you may file a complaint with either or both of the following agencies.
You may also file a housing discrimination complaint with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) at hud.gov/fairhousing or (800) 669-9777, and, for properties in New York City, with the NYC Commission on Human Rights at nyc.gov/cchr.
The official New York Department of State fair housing resources, including the standardized notice, the Fair Housing and Anti-Discrimination Disclosure form, and the full text of applicable fair housing laws, are available at dos.ny.gov/fair-housing.
Fair Housing in Florida
For properties located in Florida, housing discrimination is prohibited by the federal Fair Housing Act and by the Florida Fair Housing Act, Sections 760.20 through 760.37, Florida Statutes. Complaints concerning Florida properties may be filed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development at hud.gov/fairhousing or with the Florida Commission on Human Relations at fchr.myflorida.com.
Our Commitment
Manhattan Miami Real Estate LLC and its licensed agents provide brokerage services to all prospective buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Our standard operating procedures for prospective homebuyers are posted at manhattanmiami.com/standard-operating-procedures.
Questions about this notice may be directed to Manhattan Miami Real Estate LLC, 157 Columbus Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10023, +1 646 376 8752, info@manhattanmiami.com.