City Depth
Keys to independence
Dream Home
Housing rules
Building blocks for housing
100

This borough is known as “The City That Never Sleeps.”


Manhattan

100

Before moving into an apartment, this amount of money is usually required along with the first month’s rent.


Security Deposit

100

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)!


100

When living with roommates or in a shelter, this is something you should always clean up after using.


Kitchen or the bathroom

100

This person owns the property you rent from and collects your monthly payment.


Landlord

200

If you need help paying rent, getting food stamps, or applying for IDNYC, this city agency can help.


HRA ( Human Resources administration)

200

Having a steady income or benefits like SSI or employment can help you qualify for this.


City Fephs, supportive housing, etc.

200

This feeling means your home is a safe place where you can relax and be yourself.


Peace or safety

200

Quiet hours help everyone rest. What should you do if you want to play music late at night?


Headphone or keep the volume low 

200

Before moving in, you should always check for this — like leaks, pests, or broken appliances.


Inspection or a walkthrough

300

This NYC program helps people move from shelter into permanent housing by giving rental assistance.


CityFHEPS

300

This document helps prove your identity when applying for housing or benefits.


NYCID, photo ID, Passport

300

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

300

If there’s a disagreement with another resident, what’s the best first step?


Talk it out calmly or tell staff or your worker

300

If something breaks in your apartment, like the sink or heat, who should you contact first?


Landlord, or worker if its supportive housing

400

This 3-digit number connects you to NYC resources like housing help, food pantries, and shelters.


311

400

Keeping your space clean, paying rent on time, and respecting neighbors are examples of being a good what?


Good neighbor, or good tenant

400

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 

400

You can help keep the shelter or your apartment pest-free by doing this simple thing every day.


cleaning up, picking up behind yourself, keeping your area clean, throwing out food
400

This type of housing combines affordable rent with on-site support services such as counseling or case management.


Supportive housing

500

NYC’s largest housing initiative, launched to create 15,000 units over 15 years, is called this.


Supportive housing 

500

When you move into your own place, it’s important to set this each month so you can pay bills and save money.


Budget

500

Having stable housing can open doors to these things — like jobs, education, and better health.


Opportunities or independence 

500

Respecting shared spaces, being polite, and following rules all help build what kind of environment?


Positive or peaceful community 

500

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