Fair Housing
The New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRL) provides fair housing protections that are:
AIdentical to New York State law
BGenerally broader and more protective than both state and federal law✓ Correct
CNarrower than state law
DOnly applicable to commercial real estate
Explanation
The NYC Human Rights Law is widely considered one of the most comprehensive anti-discrimination statutes in the nation, providing broader protections than both federal and state law, including more protected classes and a more plaintiff-friendly standard.
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