Brooklyn's Most Brooklyn Landlord Tenant Law Firm
Winning Brooklyn Housing Cases since 2012. Swift, strategic, effective legal solutions for tenants and landlords across all 5 boroughs & Long Island.
Brooklyn Style Legal Experience
You want a Brooklyn landlord-tenant lawyer who provides swift, strategic, effective legal solutions. That's Jay Browne. I help clients address all Housing Court matters including lease disagreements, eviction actions, and rent disputes.
My extensive knowledge of the Good Cause Eviction Law, the Rent Stabilization Code, and housing practices ensures that you'll get prompt, effective resolutions to your legal matters.
Over a Decade of Focused Experience
Since 2012, delivering guidance, clarity, and real results for Brooklyn's renters and property owners.
Track Record of Wins
My reputation is built on strong results and deep knowledge of the legal landscape, from DHCR proceedings to housing court litigation.
Personalized Attention
Your case gets my full attention—not a junior associate, not a case number—with the urgency, precision, and care it deserves.
Both Sides of the Law
My comprehensive understanding of both landlord and tenant perspectives allows me to build stronger, more effective legal strategies.
For Tenants Eviction Defense
Your home is your sanctuary, and you have the right to a safe, stable living environment. I provide aggressive defense against wrongful evictions, whether from non-payment or holdover proceedings.
Received a "Notice of Petition"? Don't pack your bags. I file the Answers that pause the Marshal and keep you in your home. I know every procedural loophole in Kings County.
- Non-payment case defense
- Holdover proceeding defense
- Emergency court appearances
- Procedural objections & defenses
Repairs & Habitability
Is your landlord ignoring the mold, the rats, or the freezing radiator? That's a breach of the Warranty of Habitability. By law, your apartment must be safe, sanitary, and livable.
I file HP Actions to force repairs and can even help you pursue rent abatements until the work is done. I hold landlords accountable for unsafe or unlivable conditions.
- HP Actions to force repairs
- Rent abatement claims
- No heat/hot water emergencies
- Pest infestation cases
For Tenants 
Money Recovery Rent Overcharge Claims
Suspect you're paying market rate for a Rent Stabilized apartment? I audit the rent history from DHCR to find illegal overcharges. I fight to ensure you are not being illegally overcharged.
If DHCR finds a willful overcharge, you may be entitled to recover the overcharge plus interest and even "treble damages" (three times the amount).
- DHCR rent history audits
- Overcharge complaints
- Treble damages recovery
- Rent stabilization disputes
Buyout Negotiations
Landlord offering a Buyout? Don't sign a "Cash for Keys" deal until I negotiate the price you actually deserve. These deals are often far below what you're entitled to.
I analyze your situation, calculate the true value of your tenancy, and negotiate on your behalf to maximize your buyout.
- Buyout valuation analysis
- Contract negotiation
- Legal review of agreements
- Relocation assistance rights
Money Recovery 
Emergency Illegal Lockouts
Locked out illegally? I file emergency orders to get you back in — even after hours. No court order, no marshal? That's a criminal "self-help" eviction and it's illegal.
I draft Emergency Orders to Show Cause to Restore Possession and can have you back in your home within 24-48 hours.
- Emergency court filings
- 24/7 availability for crises
- Damage recovery for illegal lockout
- Police coordination
Holdover Defense
Your landlord claims you have no right to stay—lease expired, alleged violations, or "owner use." But if you're rent-stabilized or covered by Good Cause Eviction, they need legitimate grounds.
I defend against lease expiration cases, violation claims, nuisance allegations, and owner-use evictions. Defective notices get cases dismissed.
- Lease expiration defense
- Violation & nuisance claims
- Owner-use eviction challenges
- Golub notice defenses
For Tenants 
Commercial Yellowstone Injunctions
Commercial lease termination notice? A Yellowstone injunction stops the clock and preserves your right to cure. You must file BEFORE your cure period expires—waiting too long is fatal.
This emergency court order maintains the status quo while you address the landlord's claims or fight them in Supreme Court. Your business is on the line.
- Emergency Supreme Court filings
- Cure period preservation
- Commercial lease disputes
- Termination notice defense
Legal Services for Brooklyn Landlords
Protecting your property and investment requires proactive and knowledgeable legal counsel. I help Brooklyn property owners navigate the Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA).
Eviction Proceedings
I expertly navigate the technical and procedural requirements of housing court to lawfully regain possession of your property. Non-payment and holdover cases handled with precision.
Lease Drafting & Negotiation
Create clear, enforceable lease agreements that protect your rights and prevent future disputes. Comprehensive leases for Brooklyn's unique rental market.
Defense Against Tenant Claims
I provide robust defense against claims of harassment, breach of warranty of habitability, or other disputes brought by tenants.
DHCR Administrative Proceedings
I represent owners in matters before the Division of Housing and Community Renewal, including rent overcharge complaints and service reductions.
Additional Practice Areas
While housing law is my focus, I also assist clients with a range of other legal matters.
I've Helped Clients in All of These Brooklyn Neighborhoods
Central Brooklyn: Crown Heights, Ditmas Park, East Flatbush, Flatbush, Kensington, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Prospect Park South, Windsor Terrace, Wingate
Eastern Brooklyn: Brownsville, Canarsie, City Line, Cypress Hills, East New York, Highland Park, New Lots, Spring Creek, Starrett City
Northern Brooklyn: Bedstuy! (Bedford-Stuyvesant), Bushwick, Greenpoint, Ocean Hill, Stuyvesant Heights, East Williamsburg, North Williamsburg, South Williamsburg, Wyckoff Heights
Northwestern Brooklyn: Boerum Hill, Brooklyn Heights, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Cadman Plaza, Carroll Gardens, Clinton Hill, Cobble Hill, Columbia Street Waterfront District, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Fort Greene, Gowanus, Greenwood Heights, Pacific Park, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Red Hook, Vinegar Hill
Southern Brooklyn: Bergen Beach, Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Flatlands, Gerritsen Beach, Gravesend, Homecrest, Madison, Manhattan Beach, Marine Park, Midwood, Mill Basin, Sheepshead Bay
Southwestern Brooklyn: Bath Beach, Bay Ridge, Bensonhurst, Borough Park, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Mapleton, New Utrecht, Sunset Park, Chinatown
Don't Wait — Every Second Matters
When it comes to Landlord Tenant Court, timing is everything. Call or text me now at (347) 669-3256 or fill out my intake form.
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