How to File a Complaint

If you have a complaint concerning your treatment by a New York City tribunal, including the judge or hearing officer or any other member of the staff, you should contact the head of the tribunal or our office:

Administrative Justice Coordinator
One Centre St., Room 1012N
New York, N.Y. 10007
(646) 576-3498
Online coplaint form

New York City Tribunal Heads

Chief ALJ

Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings
100 Church Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10007

Chief Administrator

Department of Education
Impartial Hearing Office
131 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Chief ALJ

Department of Finance
Adjudications Division
66 John Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10038

Chief Hearing Officer

New York City Housing Authority
Applicant Appeals Unit
250 Broadway, 2nd floor
New York, NY 10007

Chief Hearing Officer

New York City Housing Authority
Office of Impartial Hearings
250 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10007

President

New York City Tax Appeals Tribunal & New York City Tax Commission
1 Centre Street
New York, NY 10007

If you disagree with the judge's decision in your case - even if you think the decision is wrong or unfair - that's not a reason to make a complaint against an administrative law judge or hearing officer. However, you may be able to appeal the decision and have another judge or officer check to see that it's correct and fair. Rules on appeals vary from tribunal to tribunal. Check with the tribunal handling your case or contact our office for further information.

If you are complaining that an administrative law judge or hearing officer violated the Rules of Conduct for Administrative Law Judges and Hearing Officers of the City of New York, you should fill out a Complaint Form and send it:

  • by email to chiefjudge@oath.nyc.gov;
  • or by United States mail to either:

    Administrative Justice Coordinator
    One Centre St., Room 1012N
    New York, N.Y. 10007
    (646) 576-3498

    OR

    Chief Administrative Law Judge
    Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings
    100 Church Street, 12th Floor
    New York, NY 10007

If you have information about a City employee engaged in illegal behavior, you should contact the Department of Investigation:

City of New York
Department of Investigation
80 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
212-825-5900
Department of Investigation Website