The HOUSING HOTLINE is the Central Astoria LDC's designated phone line for direct assistance. "A GUIDE TO TENANTS RIGHTS" UPDATED 7th EDITION NOW AVAILABLE The GUIDE TO TENANTS RIGHTS is the Central Astoria LDC's manual for basic laws governing rental housing in New York City. Everything you need to know, for only $1. Pick up a copy at 25-69 38th Street, Monday-Friday 8:30 to 5:00. By mail, please send $2.50 (check) for postage and handling.

The Central Astoria LDC is a valuable housing resource for both tenants and landlords in Astoria, Long Island City, Hunters Point and portions of Sunnyside.* Free Assistance in the form of answers to questions, solutions to problems and mediation in tenant-landlord disputes, protect the rights of tenants and reinforces the responsibilities of landlords. Information regarding available programs such as SCRIE assistance and HEAP is also provided.  Over the years the Central Astoria LDC's assistance has resulted in the maintenance and improvement to Astoria's affordable rental housing stock.

HOURS OF OPERATION: In person, 25-69 38th Street, 1C - Monday through Friday, 9am - 5 pm.  Appointments are advised (718 204-1056).

The HOUSING ADVISOR and LANDLORD ADVISOR columns are Central Astoria's weekly local newspaper columns appearing in the Western Queens Gazette that answer reader's questions on a particular housing issue. Choose from the following categories to read previous columns:

*Those in need of housing services outside of these neighborhoods will be directed to the appropriate housing service provider.