New York City Administrative Code Title 8 Chapter 1 — Commission on Human Rights (NYC Human Rights Law)
New York City Human Rights Law: one of the broadest local anti-discrimination statutes in the US, administered by the NYC Commission on Human Rights. Chapter 1 covers definitions, unlawful discriminatory practices (including housing discrimination on race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, source of income, and over 20 additional protected classes), enforcement, and remedies. 31 live sections (§§ 8-101 through 8-134), 6 repealed, confirmed 2026-09-30.
Provisions (29)
§ 8-101
Policy
§ 8-102
Definitions
§ 8-102a
[Additional definitions.]
§ 8-107
Unlawful discriminatory practices
§ 8-109
Complaint
§ 8-111
Answer
§ 8-112
Withdrawal of complaints
§ 8-113
Dismissal of complaint
§ 8-114
Investigations and investigative record keeping
§ 8-115
Mediation and conciliation
§ 8-116
Determination of probable cause
§ 8-117
Rules of procedure
§ 8-118
Noncompliance with discovery order or order relating to records
§ 8-119
Hearing
§ 8-120
Decision and order
§ 8-121
Reopening of proceeding by commission
§ 8-122
Injunction and temporary restraining order
§ 8-123
Judicial review
§ 8-124
Civil penalties for violating commission orders
§ 8-125
Enforcement
§ 8-126
Civil penalties imposed by commission for unlawful discriminatory practices or acts of discriminatory harassment or violence
§ 8-127
Disposition of civil penalties
§ 8-128
Institution of actions or proceedings
§ 8-129
Criminal penalties
§ 8-130
Construction
§ 8-131
Applicability
§ 8-132
Sexual harassment information
§ 8-133
Education and outreach regarding single-occupant toilet room requirements
§ 8-134