Fair Housing
Under New York City's Human Rights Law, which of the following represents a unique local protection NOT available statewide?
AProtection against race discrimination in housing
BProtection against discrimination based on 'status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking'✓ Correct
CProtection against disability discrimination
DProtection against familial status discrimination
Explanation
The NYC Human Rights Law provides additional protected classes beyond federal and state law, including: status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking; status as a uniformed service member; immigration/citizenship status; and others. These protections are unique to NYC and are not provided statewide by the NY Human Rights Law.
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