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Eviction in Staten Island (Richmond County), New York

Where eviction cases are filed in Staten Island (Richmond County), what it costs, local rent levels and where to get help — with the official court, county and HUD sources.

Quick facts: eviction in Staten Island (Richmond County)

Eviction court
Civil Court of the City of New York, Housing Part - Richmond County (Staten Island Housing Court) — NYC Civil Court - Housing Part (Housing Court) Court page
Filing fee
$45 to issue a notice of petition (landlord's filing fee); $70 jury demand NYC Housing Court Fees (NYC Civil Court Act § 1911)
Notice before filing (state law)
14-day written rent demand before filing a nonpayment proceeding. Separately, if rent is not received within 5 days of the due date, the landlord must send the tenant a certified-mail notice that rent was not received; failure is an affirmative defense to a nonpayment case. New York rules
HUD Fair Market Rent, 2-bedroom (FY2026)
$2,910/month HUD
Renter households
55,089 (32% of households) Census ACS 2020–2024

Last verified against official sources: 2026-10-23

Where eviction cases are filed in Staten Island (Richmond County)

Eviction cases in Staten Island (Richmond County) are heard by the Civil Court of the City of New York, Housing Part - Richmond County (Staten Island Housing Court) (NYC Civil Court - Housing Part (Housing Court)).

Court eviction page · Search court records · Self-help center

Civil, small claims and housing parts share the Castleton Avenue courthouse in West Brighton. Hours 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri, plus evening court 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday of each month. The temporary clerk's office at 18 Richmond Terrace closed permanently in July 2026; all filings are made at 927 Castleton Avenue. Look up your case on WebCivil Local.

How much it costs to file an eviction in Staten Island (Richmond County)

$45 to issue a notice of petition (landlord's filing fee); $70 jury demand

Fees are paid by cash (exact change), certified check, money order or bank check to 'Clerk of the Civil Court'; personal checks not accepted. A litigant who cannot afford a fee can apply to have it waived (Poor Person's Relief): https://www.nycourts.gov/new-york-city-housing-court/nyc-housing-court-applications-waive-court-fees

Source: NYC Housing Court Fees (NYC Civil Court Act § 1911)

How eviction cases work locally

Case flowNonpayment and holdover cases are first assigned to a Resolution Part; cases that do not settle and are ready for trial go to a Trial Part. Tenant repair (HP) cases go to a separate HP Part.
Source: Official source
Court Help CenterFree walk-in Help Center for unrepresented litigants with Civil/Housing Court cases; Help Center attorneys give legal and procedural information. No appointment needed; bring your court papers.
Source: Official source

The New York eviction process

New York state law sets the notice periods and court steps everywhere in the state, including Staten Island (Richmond County):

  1. Notice: 14-day rent demand (nonpayment, RPAPL 711(2)) or termination/non-renewal notice of 30/60/90 days (holdover, RPL 226-c); in Good Cause areas the notice must state coverage and grounds
  2. File petition and notice of petition; in holdover cases serve it 10 to 17 days before the hearing (RPAPL 733)
  3. Hearing/trial; tenant may raise defenses such as warranty of habitability, retaliation, or missing 5-day late-rent notice
  4. Judgment of possession; court may stay the warrant up to 1 year for hardship (RPAPL 753(1)); 30-day cure stay in lease-breach cases (RPAPL 753(4))
  5. Warrant of eviction issued; officer must give at least 14 days' written notice before execution (RPAPL 749)
  6. Removal by sheriff, city marshal or constable, on a business day between sunrise and sunset; in nonpayment cases the warrant is vacated if full rent due is paid before execution

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Rent in Staten Island (Richmond County)

HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents for the New York, NY HUD Metro FMR Area (the rent levels used for Section 8 vouchers):

Studio$2,529
1 bedroom$2,655
2 bedrooms$2,910
3 bedrooms$3,644
4 bedrooms$3,959

Source: HUD Fair Market Rent documentation

Median gross rent in Staten Island (Richmond County): $1,733/month (Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates).

County tenant ordinance

Borough is coextensive with part of New York City; NYC local laws (rent stabilization, right to counsel, Good Cause Eviction, Human Rights Law) are on the New York City page. No separate county-level ordinance.

Eviction help in Staten Island (Richmond County)

Free legal help

Right to counsel: Citywide NYC Universal Access (right-to-counsel) program applies in this borough's Housing Court; see the New York City page for details. The court posts current income limits. Source

Rental assistance

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I file an eviction in Staten Island (Richmond County)?
Eviction cases in Staten Island (Richmond County) are filed with the Civil Court of the City of New York, Housing Part - Richmond County (Staten Island Housing Court).
How much does it cost to file an eviction in Staten Island (Richmond County)?
$45 to issue a notice of petition (landlord's filing fee); $70 jury demand.
Where can I get help with an eviction in Staten Island (Richmond County)?
The Legal Aid Society; Legal Services NYC; Housing Court Answers; NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) - Facing Eviction.
What is the fair market rent in Staten Island (Richmond County)?
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit is $2,910 per month (1-bedroom: $2,655).

General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.