Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

Any individual who believes that he or she has experienced discrimination in employment may file a charge with the EEOC in any of its field offices. After investigating the charge, the EEOC determines whether there is "reasonable cause" to believe discrimination has occurred. If "reasonable cause" is found, the EEOC attempts to conciliate the charge by reaching a voluntary resolution between the charging party and the respondent. If conciliation is not successful, the Commission may bring a lawsuit in federal court to remedy the employment discrimination. As part of the administrative process, the EEOC may also issue a Right-to-Sue-Notice to the charging party, allowing the charging party to file an individual action in court.

EEOC New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004, Phone: 1-800-669-4000

For more information about the EEOC and filing a complaint, please visit: http://www.eeoc.gov/charge/overview_charge_filing.html

New York City Commission on Human Rights (CCHR)                             

If you believe you have been the victim of discrimination in the City of New York, you may file a complaint with the Law Enforcement Bureau of the City’s Commission on Human Rights. The Law requires that the complaint be filed within one year of the last alleged act of discrimination.

You must make an appointment for an Intake interview. Complaints will not be taken at the office without an appointment. To schedule an appointment, please call (212) 306-7450. If you are unable to travel to the Commission’s offices, it will make alternative arrangements.

CCHR Manhattan Community Service Center

40 Rector Street, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006, Phone: (212) 306-5070

For more information about the CCHR and filing a complaint, please visit: http://www.nyc.gov/html/cchr/html/howto.html

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Federal law prohibits housing discrimination based on your race, color, national origin, religion, sex, family status, or disability. If you have been trying to buy or rent a home or apartment and you believe your rights have been violated, you can file a fair housing complaint with HUD.

HUD New York Regional Office

Jacob K. Javits Federal Building

26 Federal Plaza

Suite 3541

New York, New York 10278-0068, Phone: (212) 264-8000

For more information about HUD and filing a complaint, please visit: http://www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/index.cfm

New York State Division of Human Rights
The New York State Division of Human Rights enforces the Human Rights Law, which affords every citizen “an equal opportunity to enjoy a full and productive life.” This law prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, credit, places of public accommodations, and non-sectarian educational institutions, based on age, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military status, and other specified classes.

To file a complaint, please contact your nearest regional office. To locate your nearest office, visit:                      http://www.dhr.state.ny.us/regional_offices.html

The Civil Rights Bureau for the New York State Attorney General Office

The Civil Rights Bureau for the New York State Attorney General Office enforces laws protecting New Yorkers from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status or disability. The Bureau primarily seeks to address patterns, practices and policies of discrimination that affect groups of people. If you believe you are a victim of unlawful discrimination, and that others may have had a similar experience, please mail or fax a  complaint form to the Civil Rights Bureau.

New York State Attorney General Office

Civil Rights Bureau

120 Broadway

3rd Floor

New York, New York 10271-0332 

Fax: (212) 416-8074

The complaint form can be found at:

http://www.oag.state.ny.us/bureaus/civil_rights/complaint_forms.html