New York Fair Housing Notice

The Taliaferrow Team and the brokerages under which we are licensed are committed to providing equal professional service without regard to any protected class. The following notice is provided in compliance with New York State law (19 NYCRR §175.29), which requires real estate licensees to prominently display this information on their website and at all open houses.

Protected classes

It is unlawful to discriminate against any person because of one or more of the following protected characteristics:

The list of protected classes shown reflects characteristics protected under federal, New York State, and applicable local laws as of the date of this notice. Local jurisdictions, including New York City and Westchester County, may extend additional protections beyond federal and state law.

Examples of potential fair housing violations

The following are examples of conduct that may constitute fair housing violations. This list is illustrative, not exhaustive:

• Refusing to rent, sell, or show a property based on a potential tenant's or purchaser's protected characteristic.
• Quoting a higher price to a purchaser or renter because of the potential purchaser's or tenant's protected characteristic.
• Refusing to rent to a tenant who has children, or increasing a security deposit based on the number of children who will be living in the apartment.
• Refusing to rent to a potential tenant because of their source of income, including but not limited to Section 8 vouchers or other government subsidies.
• Refusing to rent to a renter who is a victim of domestic violence.
• Steering prospective tenants or purchasers toward or away from particular neighborhoods based on any protected characteristic.
• Making, printing, or publishing any notice, statement, or advertisement that indicates a preference, limitation, or discrimination based on any protected class.
• Refusing to make reasonable accommodations or modifications for persons with disabilities.
• Failing to provide professional services on equal terms to members of any protected class.