Fair Housing
Fair Housing at The Astelle
Last updated June 3, 2026
The Astelle is an equal housing opportunity community. We are committed to providing housing to all qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, New York State, or New York City law.
Equal housing opportunity
We do business in accordance with the Fair Housing Act and all applicable federal, New York State, and New York City fair housing laws. We do not discriminate in the sale, rental, financing, or advertising of housing, and we welcome all qualified applicants. The leasing team follows these laws in every interaction with prospective and current residents.
Protected classes
It is unlawful to discriminate in housing on the basis of any class protected by federal, New York State, or New York City law. The Astelle does not discriminate on the basis of:
- Race
- Creed
- Color
- National origin
- Citizenship or immigration status
- Religion
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity or expression
- Age
- Disability
- Marital status
- Partnership status
- Familial status, including the presence of children
- Military status
- Lawful source of income
- Status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking
- Arrest or sealed-conviction record, where protected by law
New York City's Human Rights Law is among the broadest in the country and protects additional categories. This list is provided for transparency and is not a complete statement of every protected class under every applicable law.
Source of income and housing vouchers
The Astelle welcomes applicants of every lawful source of income. This includes Section 8 and Housing Choice Vouchers, CityFHEPS, FHEPS, HASA, SCRIE, DRIE, HUD-VASH, and Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV), as well as employment income, retirement and Social Security income, and other public-assistance income. We do not discriminate on the basis of source of income or any class protected by federal, New York State, or New York City law. Under New York City's Human Rights Law and Local Law 10, refusing to rent to, or otherwise discriminating against, an applicant because they intend to pay with a voucher or subsidy is prohibited.
New York State Fair Housing Notice
New York State requires that the following Fair Housing Notice from the New York State Department of State be made available. It is reproduced below.
New York State Fair Housing Notice
New York State Law prohibits discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status, sex, age, disability, marital status, lawful source of income, or familial status in the sale or rental of housing accommodations. The Federal Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, disability, familial status, or national origin.
If you feel you have been subjected to housing discrimination, or have witnessed it, you may contact the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York State Department of State Division of Licensing Services, or, for discrimination within New York City, the New York City Commission on Human Rights. You may also contact the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
To file a complaint or learn more, you may contact:
New York State Division of Human Rights
- Phone: (844) 862-8703
- dhr.ny.gov
New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services
- Phone: (518) 474-4429
- dos.ny.gov
New York City Commission on Human Rights
- Phone: (212) 416-0197
- nyc.gov/cchr
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Phone: 1-800-669-9777
- TTY: 1-800-927-9275
- hud.gov/fairhousing
There is no fee charged for these services. It is unlawful for anyone to retaliate against you for filing a complaint.
The leasing brokerage
The Astelle is leased and advertised by EXR, a real estate broker licensed by the New York State Department of State. EXR follows all federal, New York State, and New York City fair housing laws.
The New York State Fair Housing disclosure is provided by the leasing team at first substantive contact with a prospective tenant. View the New York State Fair Housing Disclosure form