Sterea Realty Group LLC is fully committed to the principles of equal housing opportunity. We comply with all applicable federal, New York State, and New York City fair housing laws, and we provide equal professional service to every client, customer, applicant, tenant, and prospective purchaser — without exception.
Equal housing opportunity
We do not discriminate, and we do not permit discrimination, in the sale, rental, leasing, financing, management, marketing, or advertising of housing on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.
Protected classes
Depending on which law applies, protected characteristics include:
- Federal Fair Housing Act: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, and disability.
- New York State Human Rights Law: the above, plus age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, marital status, lawful source of income, and status as a victim of domestic violence.
- New York City Human Rights Law (among the broadest in the nation): additionally protects characteristics such as alienage or citizenship status, partnership status, lawful occupation, and status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sex offenses.
Lawful source of income
It is unlawful in New York to refuse to rent to — or otherwise discriminate against — a person because of their lawful source of income. We welcome applicants using housing vouchers and subsidies, including Section 8 / Housing Choice Vouchers, CityFHEPS, and similar programs, and we evaluate every applicant under the same criteria.
Our commitment
The salespeople and employees of Sterea Realty Group LLC commit to:
- Providing equal professional service to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, national origin, or any other protected status.
- Keeping informed about fair housing laws and practices.
- Demonstrating through advertising and media that everyone is welcome and no one is excluded.
- Informing clients and customers of their rights and responsibilities under the fair housing laws.
- Documenting our efforts to provide equal professional service.
- Respecting the diversity and differences within the communities we serve.
- Taking a positive approach to fair housing and following both the letter and the spirit of the law.
- Refusing to tolerate non-compliance.
If you believe you have experienced discrimination
You may file a complaint with any of the following agencies:
- NY State Division of Human Rights — dhr.ny.gov · 1-888-392-3644
- NYC Commission on Human Rights — nyc.gov/cchr · call 311 or 212-416-0197
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) — hud.gov/fairhousing · 1-800-669-9777
Contact us
Questions about our fair housing practices? Contact Sterea Realty Group LLC at (212) 678-0100 or jm@sterea.com — 35-01 36th Avenue, 5FL, Long Island City, NY 11106.
This page is provided for general informational purposes and is not legal advice.