Why We Believe This Matters in New York
New York's real estate professionals operate under one of the country's most robust consumer protection and fair housing frameworks. The New York State Human Rights Law prohibits housing discrimination on an extensive list of protected characteristics — including lawful source of income — and the state Division of Human Rights and Attorney General's office actively enforce these protections.
Fair Housing Laws in New York
New York State Human Rights Law
The NYS Human Rights Law provides broad protections against housing discrimination, including protections based on lawful source of income, military status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, and domestic violence victim status — going well beyond federal protections.
NY DHR — Fair HousingProtected Classes (State-Specific)
NY adds: lawful source of income, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, military status, domestic violence victim status, and arrest/conviction record protections.
Source of Income Protections
New York law prohibits discrimination based on lawful source of income, which is one reason we believe excluding financial data from screening is the more thoughtful approach.
NYS Fair Housing Resources
NYS Fair Housing Brochure (PDF)Sources Reviewed — Quick Reference Links
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Disclaimer: This page reflects Tether RE's views and summarizes sources our legal team reviewed in forming our filtering approach. It is for informational purposes only. This is not considered legal advice. Laws change frequently and summaries may be incomplete or outdated. Consult qualified legal counsel licensed in New York for guidance specific to your practice. Last updated: May 2026.