You can apply to move to a different New York City Housing Authority (Âé¶¹AVHA) development. This is through the Emergency Transfer Program.
You must provide specific documentation to support an emergency transfer request.
The following are considered reasons for Âé¶¹AVHA tenant emergency transfer:
- Court action
- Foreclosure action and order to vacate
- Intimidated victims (IV)
- Intimidated witnesses (IW)
- Natural disaster
- Reasonable accommodation
- 24-Hour failed HQS inspection
- Violence against women reauthorization act (VAWA) victims
You can request a transfer online or you can request a transfer form by phone.
Online
You can request a transfer through the .
By Phone
You can request a Voucher Holder Request for Transfer form by calling the Customer Contact Center.
- Agency: New York City Housing Authority
- Division: Maintenance Hotline
- Phone Number: (718) 707-7771
- Business Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
- Staff is available at all times to handle emergencies and schedule routine maintenance repairs for Mon - Fri: 6:00 AM - midnight. Automated assistance is also available in Mandarin, Russian, and Spanish.