Legal Services
 

Housing Legal Services. Legal services are cornerstone to ensuring the rights of tenants are protected against the all-to-common problems of unfair eviction and substandard housing. We represent tenants and tenant associations to secure stable and safe housing accommodations and avoid eviction.

Lead Paint Poisoning Legal Services. We ensure that landlords make the renovations necessary to protect Northern Manhattan’s children from the impact of lead paint.

Benefits Screening and Application Assistance. We help clients secure the benefits that they deserve, including food stamps, health insurance, social security insurance, childcare, and HEAP.

Immigration and Citizenship Services. NMIC assists immigrants in completing their application for citizenship and preparing for the citizenship exam, helping to smooth the transition into a new country.

Senior Legal Services. We provide a comprehensive list of high quality legal services to seniors age 60+, prioritizing those at risk of losing their housing and independence.

Domestic Violence. Our domestic violence program provides a holistic set of services aimed at helping battered women achieve safety, stability and new levels of independence.