Kings County , New York City Civil Court cases in Kings County, Brooklyn, NY
The New York City Civil Court Red Hook Community Justice Center in Brooklyn is a multi-jurisdictional community court within the New York State Unified Court System. It combines parts of NYC Criminal Court, NYC Civil Court (Housing Part), and Kings County Family Court to serve designated neighborhoods in southwest Brooklyn. Its role is to adjudicate local matters and manage compliance across these calendars, providing a single venue for cases arising in its catchment area. Common case types include misdemeanor criminal cases and summons/violations (Criminal Court); landlord-tenant disputes such as nonpayment and holdover proceedings (Civil/Housing Court); and Family Court matters, including juvenile delinquency proceedings. It does not function as a district, circuit, or municipal court; rather, it operates as a community-based part of the city's state-run courts.
Kings County , New York City Civil Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | City Civil Court |
| County: | Kings |
| Street Address: | 141 Livingston Street (Corner of Smith Street) |
| City: | Brooklyn |
| Zip Code: | 11201 |
| Phone: | 347-404-9133 |
| Hours: | Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
| Website URL: | http://www.courts.state.ny.us/COURTS/nyc/civil/directionsKings.shtml |
| Parking: | Municipal parking lot located on Atlantic Ave. The court is located at the corner of Livingston and Smith Streets in downtown Brooklyn |
| Languages: | Multiple |
Services and Case Types Handled in Kings County , New York City Civil Court
The NYC Civil Court's Red Hook Community Justice Center is a multi-jurisdiction court serving Red Hook and nearby Brooklyn neighborhoods. It handles:
- Housing Part landlord-tenant matters (evictions, repairs/HP actions, stipulations).
- Low-level criminal cases (misdemeanors, violations, summonses), with compliance reviews and problem-solving mandates.
- Limited Family Court matters (e.g., family offenses, some juvenile cases), including issuing orders of protection.
Public-facing services include intake assistance; calendaring and court hearings (arraignments, pleas, status/compliance conferences, bench trials); mediation; and referrals to treatment, social services, restitution, and community service.
Case filings: Housing and related civil matters are commenced through NYC Civil Court; the Justice Center hears cases assigned to its part. Most other civil filings occur at county Civil Court locations.
Jury services: No on-site jury selection or trials; jury cases are transferred to the appropriate Brooklyn court.