Build Up Justice NYC is a long-standing pillar of advocacy in New York City, dedicated to providing high-quality, free legal services to low-income residents since 1968. By integrating legal expertise with community organizing, the organization works tirelessly to address the structural inequalities that threaten housing security and economic stability.
The organization’s impact is felt across three primary pillars: Preserving Affordable Housing, Consumer & Economic Advocacy, and Community & Economic Development. Staff members at Build Up Justice work in a collaborative, inclusive environment where legal strategies and grassroots movements converge to defend rights and enforce essential housing laws, ensuring a more equitable city for all.