What Can You Do?

Question 1 of 3

Your landlord is raising your rent. You are a senior. You are not sure if you are eligible for a rent freeze.

There are many services for seniors. Go to the Services page of the Department for the Aging website for info: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/find-help.page. You can also visit a senior center and find out from friendly people there.
If you live in a rent-regulated apartment, you may be eligible for a rent freeze. Call 311 or go to this webpage: nyc.gov/rentfreeze
Great idea! To find a senior center near your mother, call 311. Or go to this website:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/senior-centers.page

Question 2 of 3

You have an elderly mother. You think it would be good for her to go to a senior center. You want to find one for her.

There are many services for seniors. Go to the Services page of the Department for the Aging website for info: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/find-help.page. You can also visit a senior center and find out from friendly people there.
If you live in a rent-regulated apartment, you may be eligible for a rent freeze. Call 311 or go to this webpage: nyc.gov/rentfreeze
Great idea! To find a senior center near your mother, call 311. Or go to this website:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/senior-centers.page

Question 3 of 3

You want to know more about social services available to seniors in New York City.

There are many services for seniors. Go to the Services page of the Department for the Aging website for info: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/find-help.page. You can also visit a senior center and find out from friendly people there.
If you live in a rent-regulated apartment, you may be eligible for a rent freeze. Call 311 or go to this webpage: nyc.gov/rentfreeze
Great idea! To find a senior center near your mother, call 311. Or go to this website:
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dfta/services/senior-centers.page

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