Fair housing

NYS Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice

Arwell Realty is committed to fair housing. Federal, New York State and New York City law prohibit discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing, and in real estate brokerage services.

Protected under New York State law

Under the New York State Human Rights Law, it is illegal to discriminate in housing on the basis of:

• Race, color, creed or national origin
• Sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression
• Age
• Disability
• Marital status or familial status (including children under 18 and pregnancy)
• Military status
• Citizenship or immigration status
• Lawful source of income, including housing vouchers and other forms of rental assistance
• Status as a victim of domestic violence

New York City law adds further protections, including for lawful occupation, partnership status and, under the Fair Chance Housing Act, most arrest and conviction records.

Prohibited practices

It is illegal, because of a protected characteristic, to refuse to rent or sell, to steer someone toward or away from a building or neighborhood, to set different terms or conditions, to make discriminatory statements or advertisements, or to refuse a reasonable accommodation or modification for a person with a disability.

How to file a complaint