About the New York City Small Claims Court
The Civil Court of the City of New York consists of 3 parts: General Civil, Housing, and Small Claims. General Civil cases includes matters where parties are seeking monetary relief up to $50,000. The Housing Part hears landlord-tenant matters and cases involving maintenance of housing standards. The Small Claims Part hears cases where parties are seeking monetary relief up to $10,000.
Administration
Administrative Judge
Hon. Shahabuddeen A. Ally
Supervising Judge, Housing Court
Hon. Jack Stoller
Chief Clerk
Tanya Faye
First Deputy Chief Clerk
Danishia Davis
News
6/15/2026 | Starting June 15, 2026 Richmond County Civil and Small Claims offices and Courtrooms at 927 Castleton Avenue will be temporarily relocated to 18 Richmond Terrace during renovation work.