Injured in a NYCHA Building?
By NYC law, you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days to pursue a claim.
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Common Forms of NYCHA Negligence
For decades, NYCHA tenants have suffered preventable injuries due to systemic disrepair. If any of these happened to you or a loved one, you may have grounds for a claim.
Ceiling Collapses
Long-term water leaks and structural neglect cause sudden, devastating collapses.
Elevator Injuries
Malfunctioning cabs, mis-leveling, and sudden drops in unmaintained shafts.
Fire & Smoke
Missing or broken smoke detectors, faulty wiring, and blocked exits.
Slip & Falls
Broken stairs, unlit hallways, icy walkways, and uneven floors.
Assaults from Negligent Security
Broken locks, missing cameras, and unsecured entries enabling violent crime.
Real Cases. Real Recoveries.
A few examples of past case results from our firm. Each case is unique.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
See What People Are Saying.
The Dearie Law Firm made an experience that could have been potentially incredibly complicated and difficult go seamlessly. They were always very professional and kind, which is so important when you're going through something that makes you feel so vulnerable. They always make you feel they're in your corner. I couldn't recommend them enough.
I had an excellent experience with Dearie Law Firm! The team was patient, professional, and extremely informative about my case. They made me feel confident in my decision to trust them with my legal needs, and the entire process was smooth and efficient.
The Dearie Law Firm fulfilled my case with great professionalism, kindness and decency. My particular attorney was always available, and answered all my concerns promptly and wisely.
Fighting NYCHA Is Different.
We Know the Process.
Free Consultation
Call or submit your story. We'll review your case at no cost. No obligation.
Notice of Claim Filed
We file your Notice of Claim with NYCHA before the strict 90-day deadline.
50-H Hearing Prep
We prepare you for the sworn statutory hearing so your story is told accurately.
We Advocate For You
Our attorneys negotiate or litigate on your behalf and keep you informed every step of the way.
Experienced counsel for claims against the New York City Housing Authority.
Suing a NYC public agency is not like a regular injury case. The deadlines are shorter, the procedure is stricter, and the defense is well-funded. We've spent nearly four decades doing exactly this work.
38+ Years in NYC Courts
We've been litigating personal injury cases in every NYC borough since 1987, long before NYCHA's habitability crisis became national news.
We Know the 90-Day Trap
NYCHA cases are governed by strict municipal claim rules most firms get wrong. We file Notices of Claim and prep 50-H hearings every week.
Contingency Fee Cases
Most cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis. Free initial consultation: in person, by phone, or at your home or place of convenience.
What you get when you call us.
- No fee unless we win
- Free, confidential case review, 24/7
- Spanish-speaking staff available
- Home, hospital & remote consultations
- All five NYC boroughs covered
- We handle the Notice of Claim filing
Don't lose your right to file a claim.
The 90-day NYCHA deadline doesn't wait. One call protects your claim. Free consultation. No fee unless we win.