An ESA letter in New York is a signed document from a mental health professional licensed in the state. It confirms that you have a qualifying condition and that your animal supports you, which is what a landlord needs to approve your pet under the Fair Housing Act.
New York landlords charge $1,200+ a year in pet fees. An ESA letter from RealESALetter.com ends that.
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Anyone with a mental health condition that significantly affects daily life qualifies for an ESA letter in New York.
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Every RealESALetter.com letter is signed by a New York-licensed clinician on official letterhead and includes their license number, issue date, and contact details, so your landlord can verify it in minutes. The rules behind the letter are covered on our New York ESA laws page.
An ESA letter covers housing. A PSD letter covers housing and public access with a task-trained dog. Stores, restaurants, and DOT-compliant air travel. Same New York therapists. Same 24-hour process. $50 more, $199 total.
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Yes. You can get an ESA letter in New York entirely online. After a live evaluation with a licensed New York therapist, your signed letter is emailed within 24 hours.
No. With a valid ESA letter, your New York landlord cannot charge pet deposits or pet rent, and cannot refuse your animal because of its breed or size. See what New York landlords can and cannot do.
Any mental health condition that significantly affects daily life qualifies for an ESA letter in New York, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, OCD, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, and social anxiety.
A New York ESA letter is valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Most New York landlords require documentation issued within the past year.
Contact us first. We will speak with your landlord on your behalf, and if the letter is still not accepted you get a full refund. You can also file a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights. Our law page explains how to file an ESA housing complaint in New York.
No. ESA letters cover housing only under the Fair Housing Act. New York ESAs do not have public access rights and airlines are no longer required to accommodate ESAs in the cabin. If you need public access and air travel rights, a PSD letter covers both with a task-trained dog. See PSD Letter New York →
Yes, many do. That is why every RealESALetter.com letter includes the clinician’s license number, issue date, and contact details, so a landlord can confirm it quickly. They cannot ask for your diagnosis or medical records. If they have questions, we speak with them directly. Learn more about how landlords verify ESA letters.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general guidance only and is not legal or medical advice. Eligibility for an ESA letter is determined by a licensed mental health professional during your evaluation. Letters are issued only when clinically appropriate.
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