Staten Island Housing Court hears eviction, repair, and other landlord-tenant cases for renters on Staten Island. In a nonpayment case in Staten Island Housing Court, answer within 10 days of receiving the notice of petition.
Staten Island Housing Court: Location, Hours, and Case Lookup
Staten Island Housing Court is part of the New York City Civil Court. It shares one historic courthouse with the borough’s civil and small claims parts. The building is in West Brighton. As a result, every housing case on the island goes to the same address.
In July 2026, the court closed a temporary civil and small claims clerk’s office at 18 Richmond Terrace. The court said all filings go to 927 Castleton Avenue starting at 9:00 a.m. on July 20, 2026. If an old letter shows a different address, call the clerk first. Contact details for Staten Island Housing Court are below. They come from the official NYC Civil Court directory.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 927 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310 |
| Landlord-Tenant Clerk | 718-675-8452 |
| Answers, orders to show cause, warrants, interpreters | Basement, L&T Window, 718-390-5420 |
| Housing Help Center | Ground Floor, 718-675-8441 |
| Court hours | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday |
| Courtroom hours | Generally 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., closed 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. |
| Clerk’s Office after 4:30 p.m. | Emergency applications only |
| Case lookup | Local court calendar search on the official Housing Court site, or ask at the L&T Window |
| Forms | Free DIY forms and Answer in Writing forms, linked from the official Housing Court site |
To look up your case, start at the official NYC Housing Court page. It links to the local court calendar search. Have your index number ready. It is printed on your court papers. By bus from the Staten Island Ferry, take the S44 or S46. Get off at Castleton Avenue and Bement Avenue.
Your Deadlines After You Are Served
Your deadline depends on the type of case. A nonpayment case is about unpaid rent. A holdover case is about any other reason, like a lease ending. Your papers say which type you have. In a nonpayment case at Staten Island Housing Court, you must answer within 10 days after you receive the notice of petition. The clerk then sets a date 3 to 8 days after you answer.
In a holdover case, you typically answer in the courtroom on the hearing date. However, the landlord may serve you at least 8 days before the return date. In that case, the papers may ask you to answer 3 days before the hearing. You can answer out loud at the Staten Island Housing Court counter or in writing. The clerk will ask for identification.
A “default” means you did not answer or did not show up. The landlord may then get a judgment for possession, money, or both. For example, that can lead to an eviction or garnished wages. However, you may be able to ask a judge to vacate a default with an Order to Show Cause. If a marshal’s notice arrives, go to court right away.
What Happens on Your Court Date at Staten Island Housing Court
Arrive early at Staten Island Housing Court and bring every paper you have. The first morning call is usually 9:30 a.m. However, your papers list your exact room and time. When you reach the courtroom, check in with the clerk. If you need an interpreter, say so when you check in.
In most cases, your first stop is a Resolution Part. There, a judge or court attorney talks with both sides to see if the case can settle. You are entitled to one adjournment of at least 14 days. For example, you can use it to find a lawyer. You can also ask for mediation. If repairs are needed, you can ask for an inspection.
If you settle, you sign a Stipulation of Settlement. No one can force you to sign. Only agree to terms you can truly keep. Breaking them can have serious results. If you do not settle, the case goes to a Trial Part. Think the judge got it wrong? A notice of appeal must be filed within 30 days from service of the judgment with notice of entry. The Staten Island Housing Court Appeals Clerk works at the L&T Window.
Free Help in This Courthouse
Staten Island Housing Court has a Help Center on the ground floor. It is free, and no appointment is needed. Help Center hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. It closes from 1:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. each day. Help Center Attorneys explain forms and court steps. However, they are neutral and cannot give legal advice.
You may also qualify for a free lawyer. New York City’s right-to-counsel law covers eligible tenants in nonpayment and holdover cases. It depends on your household income and size, not your immigration status. The income limits are posted on the court’s website. They can change, so confirm them. To check, call 718-557-1379 or 212-962-4795, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can also call 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline.
Already inside Staten Island Housing Court? Ask the clerk or court attorney in your courtroom about a free lawyer. Free interpreters for all languages can be ordered at the L&T Window. If you have an active eviction case, contact a legal-aid office or tenant attorney as soon as possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Staten Island Housing Court?
Staten Island Housing Court is at 927 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10310. The Landlord-Tenant Clerk’s number is 718-675-8452. Always check your papers for your room and time.
What if I can’t make my court date?
Call the clerk before your date and ask how to request an adjournment. If you already missed it, you may be able to vacate the default with an Order to Show Cause. The Staten Island Housing Court Help Center can explain the forms.
Can my landlord change the locks without going to court?
The court treats a lock change without a court case as an illegal lock-out. If you were locked out, contact the Landlord-Tenant Clerk or a legal-aid office right away. You may be able to ask the court to put you back in.
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The rules on this page are drawn from official government and legal-aid sources. Tenant law changes, so always confirm the exact rule with your state’s statute or a local legal-aid office.
- HUD: hud.gov — federal renter protections and fair housing
- Legal Services Corporation: lsc.gov — find free legal aid in your state
- Cornell Legal Information Institute: law.cornell.edu/wex — plain-English legal definitions
- Your state statute & court self-help portal: search “[your state] landlord tenant act” and “[your state] court self-help eviction” for the exact law and forms
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