Build Up Justice NYC

05/29/2026

NYC loves our small businesses! We had a great time yesterday at the NYC Small Business Month Expo from the NYC Department of Small Business Services. BUJNYC joined a packed house in Lower Manhattan and got to connect with small business owners from all across the city. Our team talked with owners looking for legal services, helping them start the summer strong with a fair commercial lease. What a perfect way to cap off the month!

05/28/2026

You shouldn't have to handle legal problems alone. BUJNYC helps clients like Frances resolve tax issues so they can move forward with a clear future. Learn more about Frances and our work at next week's Together for Justice benefit: https://buj.org/2026-together-for-justice-benefit/

05/27/2026

TOMORROW: learn your housing rights in Queens! The BUJNYC tenant advocacy team will join Queens Community House and The S.E.V.E.N for a housing rights workshop in Jackson Heights. The program is 5/28 at 11am at 87-10 Northern Blvd, Suite 202, and will be in both English and Spanish. You can reach out to [email protected] to RSVP.

05/27/2026

Thank you to our Stalwart Sponsor for this year's Together for Justice benefit: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP! Your support helps make this event possible and powers our work delivering high-quality civil legal services to New Yorkers across the five boroughs.

Visit our website to learn more about our Together for Justice event on June 3rd: https://buj.org/2026-together-for-justice-benefit/

05/26/2026

Planning for the future doesn't just protect you--it ensures your family can carry on your legacy for years to come. You can learn more about Dolores' work with our wills & estates team at our Together for Justice 2026 benefit on June 3rd. Visit our website for details: https://buj.org/2026-together-for-justice-benefit/

05/26/2026

Welcome to our 2026 Summer Interns! We've got an excellent group of law students joining BUJNYC for the next few weeks who'll not only learn from our team but also expand our impact through their own work. Thrilled to have you with us!

05/26/2026

TONIGHT! BUJNYC joins housing experts from JASA, Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica, Inc., The Legal Aid Society Legal Aid Society, and The Greater Allen Development Corporation for our Homeowner Resources Forum! We'll cover how to handle mortgage payments, avoiding deed theft and fraud, qualifying for property tax exemptions, and more. The virtual event is in partnership with Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman. Register here: https://bit.ly/anpdhomeownersresourceforum2026

05/24/2026

This Small Business Month, learn how to protect your commercial space with BUJNYC. Our team can help you negotiated a new lease, review an existing lease, address disputes with your landlord, and more. Catch one of our virtual events coming up: https://bit.ly/CEDvirtualclinic

05/22/2026

Nonprofits across New York are still waiting on delayed contract payments and facing unpredictable funding processes that make it harder to keep serving communities.

When funding is delayed, essential services are put at risk — from legal aid to housing support to healthcare and education.

Lawmakers can fix this. It only takes a minute to send a message urging legislators to improve nonprofit contracting and ensure organizations get paid on time.

Take action here:

May 2026 Contracting Action Alert

05/22/2026

Thank you to Assemblywoman Alicia L. Hyndman and Senator Leroy Comrie for having us at last night's housing workshop! Keeping people informed is the best way to stem the tide of deed theft and other scams. We're glad we could join with fellow service providers and elected officials to discuss how homeowners can protect themselves.