New Yorkers’ Top Housing Questions, Answered: Free NYC Classes for Renters and Homeowners

June 6, 2025

Background:

In a city of more than 8 million, nearly every New Yorker will have a housing question at some point-whether about applying for affordable housing lottery, navigating Housing Court, preventing deed theft, or maintaining the home they've lived in for decades. That's why the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), in partnership with NYC Public Schools' Parent University, is offering free virtual classes throughout the summer to provide expert answers to frequently asked housing questions.

All classes arefree, taught over Zoom, and have live interpretation in Spanish, Chinese, and Bangla is available for select sessions (noted in bold).

Upcoming June Classes Include:

• 6/5/2025, Thu, 12pm, NYC Housing Connect: The Affordable Housing Lottery - REGISTER HERE
• 6/10/2025, Tue, 12pm, Financial Empowerment to Access Housing - REGISTER HERE
• 6/12/2025, Thu, 6pm, Pests: Eliminate Rodents, Bedbugs, and Roaches using Integrated Pest Management - REGISTER HERE
• 6/16/2025, Mon, 6pm, Tenants: Know Your Rights - Market Rate Apartments and Good Cause Protections - REGISTER HERE
• 6/17/2025, Tue, 12pm, Rental Housing Discrimination and Harassment - REGISTER HERE
• 6/24/2025, Tue, 6pm, Rent Stabilized & Rent Control Tenants: Know Your Rights - REGISTER HERE
• 6/26/2025, Thu, 12pm, Tenants: Know Your Rights - Market Rate Apartments and Good Cause Protections - REGISTER HERE