Fair Housing Notice

Advocate Realty Group is committed to equal housing opportunity for everyone.

Equal Housing Opportunity · State of New York

Advocate Realty Group is a New York licensed real estate broker that fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. We do business in accordance with federal, state, and local fair housing laws and provide equal professional service without regard to the protected classes listed below.

1. Equal opportunity statement

It is unlawful for any real estate broker, salesperson, or homeowner to refuse to sell, rent, or negotiate, or otherwise discriminate against a person, because of:

  • Race
  • Creed
  • Color
  • National origin
  • Sexual orientation
  • Gender identity or expression
  • Military status
  • Sex
  • Age
  • Disability
  • Marital status
  • Lawful source of income
  • Familial status
  • Citizenship or immigration status
  • Status as a victim of domestic violence
  • Any other class protected by federal, state, or local law

2. Federal protections

Under the federal Fair Housing Act, it is illegal to discriminate in the sale, rental, financing, or advertising of housing on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, disability, or familial status (presence of children under 18 in the household, including pregnant women).

3. New York State protections

The New York State Human Rights Law extends additional protections to residents of New York, including the categories listed in the Equal Opportunity Statement above. Brokers and salespersons are required by law to provide this notice to all prospective buyers, sellers, tenants, and landlords.

Official Notice (PDF): The full official New York State Fair Housing Notice is available from the New York State Department of State.

Download the NY State Fair Housing Notice (PDF) →

4. How to file a housing discrimination complaint

If you believe you have been the victim of housing discrimination, you may file a complaint with one of the following agencies:

New York State Division of Human Rights

New York State Division of Human Rights
One Fordham Plaza, 4th Floor
Bronx, NY 10458
Phone: (888) 392-3644
Website: dhr.ny.gov

New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services

New York State Department of State
Division of Licensing Services
P.O. Box 22001
Albany, NY 12201-2001
Phone: (518) 474-4429
Website: dos.ny.gov

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity
26 Federal Plaza, Room 3532
New York, NY 10278
Phone: (800) 669-9777
Website: hud.gov/fairhousing

5. Standards of operation

Advocate Realty Group and its agents will not, on the basis of any protected class:

  • Refuse to provide real estate services
  • Steer prospective buyers or tenants toward or away from particular neighborhoods
  • Misrepresent the availability of property
  • Set different terms, conditions, or privileges for the sale or rental of housing
  • Make discriminatory statements or advertisements

6. Contact us

If you have questions about fair housing or believe you have experienced discrimination in your real estate transaction with Advocate Realty Group, please contact us directly:

Advocate Realty Group
Sharon Basiratmand, Esq., Broker / Owner
Email: sharon@advocaterealtyli.com
Phone: (516) 717-8349