Legal
Fair Housing Notice
Rafael Barbosa, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, is committed to the letter and spirit of federal, New York State and local fair housing laws. Every client, customer and member of the public receives the same professional service.
Read the New York State Housing and Anti-Discrimination Notice (PDF)
Protected classes
Federal, New York State and local laws prohibit discrimination in housing, including in the sale or rental of property, real estate brokerage services and advertising, based on:
- Race
- Creed or religion
- Color
- National origin
- Citizenship or immigration status
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity or expression
- Military status
- Sex
- Age
- Disability
- Marital status
- Status as a victim of domestic violence
- Lawful source of income, including housing assistance and vouchers
- Familial status, including the presence of children
This list is not exhaustive. New York City and Westchester County laws add further protections, for example lawful occupation, partnership status, height and weight in New York City.
What this means in practice
- Properties are shown and marketed to everyone on the same terms.
- All offers are presented to sellers promptly and objectively.
- Advertising describes the property, never who should live there.
- Reasonable accommodations and modifications for people with disabilities are honored as the law requires. See the Notice of Reasonable Accommodation.
How to file a complaint
If you believe you have experienced housing discrimination, you may contact:
- New York State Division of Human Rights: (844) 862-8703, dhr.ny.gov
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): (800) 669-9777, hud.gov/fairhousing
- New York State Department of State, Division of Licensing Services (complaints about real estate licensees): (518) 474-4429, dos.ny.gov
- New York City Commission on Human Rights (New York City properties): call 311, nyc.gov/cchr
- Westchester County Human Rights Commission (Westchester properties): humanrights.westchestergov.com
Contact
Rafael Barbosa, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
2150 Broadway, New York, NY 10023
27 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708
Mobile: 914-430-0440
Email: rafael@compass.com