City Depth
This borough is known as “The City That Never Sleeps.”
Manhattan
Before moving into an apartment, this amount of money is usually required along with the first month’s rent.
Security Deposit
What’s one thing you’d love to have in your future home — maybe a comfy couch, a big kitchen, or quiet space?
What is comfort / peace / a personal choice (any answer is correct)!
When living with roommates or in a shelter, this is something you should always clean up after using.
Kitchen or the bathroom
This person owns the property you rent from and collects your monthly payment.
Landlord
If you need help paying rent, getting food stamps, or applying for IDNYC, this city agency can help.
HRA ( Human Resources administration)
Having a steady income or benefits like SSI or employment can help you qualify for this.
City Fephs, supportive housing, etc.
This feeling means your home is a safe place where you can relax and be yourself.
Peace or safety
Quiet hours help everyone rest. What should you do if you want to play music late at night?
Headphone or keep the volume low
Before moving in, you should always check for this — like leaks, pests, or broken appliances.
Inspection or a walkthrough
This NYC program helps people move from shelter into permanent housing by giving rental assistance.
CityFHEPS
This document helps prove your identity when applying for housing or benefits.
NYCID, photo ID, Passport
When you move into your new home, this is something you might do to make it feel like yours.
This is your own personal response anything is right
If there’s a disagreement with another resident, what’s the best first step?
Talk it out calmly or tell staff or your worker
If something breaks in your apartment, like the sink or heat, who should you contact first?
Landlord, or worker if its supportive housing
This 3-digit number connects you to NYC resources like housing help, food pantries, and shelters.
311
Keeping your space clean, paying rent on time, and respecting neighbors are examples of being a good what?
Good neighbor, or good tenant
This is something important to look for when searching for a place to live — like being close to stores, buses, or doctors.
Location or accessibility
You can help keep the shelter or your apartment pest-free by doing this simple thing every day.
This type of housing combines affordable rent with on-site support services such as counseling or case management.
Supportive housing
NYC’s largest housing initiative, launched to create 15,000 units over 15 years, is called this.
Supportive housing
When you move into your own place, it’s important to set this each month so you can pay bills and save money.
Budget
Having stable housing can open doors to these things — like jobs, education, and better health.
Opportunities or independence
Respecting shared spaces, being polite, and following rules all help build what kind of environment?
Positive or peaceful community
These things are key to keeping stable housing:
paying rent, following rules, and doing this regularly.
or taking your medication and following up with provider, meeting with your worker, maintaining the apartment