Fair Housing
In New York, which of the following constitutes a prohibited discriminatory advertisement under the Fair Housing Act and NY Human Rights Law?
AAn ad stating 'quiet building, no loud parties'
BAn ad stating 'walking distance to churches'
CAn ad using racially coded language or images that signal a preference for or against buyers or renters of a particular race✓ Correct
DAn ad stating 'near top-rated public schools'
Explanation
Using racially coded language (such as references to 'exclusive' neighborhoods with historically segregationist connotations) or images that signal a racial preference in advertising is prohibited. While referencing churches or schools alone is not per se illegal, using language or imagery with historically discriminatory connotations in a racially targeted way is a fair housing violation.
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