Civil Court - Bronx County

About This Court

Bronx County Housing Court handles landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings, and housing conditions cases under RPAPL Article 7.

The Bronx has one of the highest volumes of housing cases in the city, driven by a large renter population. All Housing Court proceedings are digitally recorded, and free audio copies are available. The high caseload means the audio records office processes many requests, so plan for possible wait times when visiting in person.

All proceedings are digitally recorded. Audio copies are free of charge. You may listen onsite at the courthouse or bring your own USB drive to obtain a copy. For a written transcript, the audio must be sent to an OCA-approved transcription vendor.

Who Can Request

Any party to the case (landlords, tenants, attorneys) and members of the public may request audio recordings or transcripts. You must provide the case index number and hearing date to identify the recording.

What You Can Request

• Certified transcript: Yes. Official transcripts are available.
• Audio copy: Yes. Audio listening copies may be available.
• On-site listening: Yes. You may request to listen to the recording at the courthouse.

Recording method: Digital audio recording

What You Need (Data Checklist)

• Case name and index/docket number
• Date(s) of the proceeding
• Judge's name and courtroom/part (if known)
• Your contact information (name, phone, address)
• Selected transcription vendor from the approved list

Court-Specific Process

1. Complete the Request for Audio Record form (CIV-LT-90) with the index number, hearing date, and judge/part information.
2. Submit the form by mail or in person at the Bronx Housing Court audio records office.
3. For audio copies, bring a USB drive to the courthouse; staff will copy the recording at no charge. For onsite listening, request a time slot.
4. For a written transcript, select a vendor from the OCA-approved list; the court will forward the audio, and the vendor will contact you with pricing.

Fees & Timing

Audio copies are free and typically available within a few business days. Transcripts produced by vendors cost $1.00-$3.50 per page and take 30-60 days for standard delivery. Fee waivers for transcript costs are available through the UCS poor person application.

Common Pitfalls

Before You Submit

Required Forms

Fee Waiver (Poor Person Relief)

Fee waiver may be requested through general poor person application

To apply for a fee waiver, you'll need these forms:

• Application to Waive Court Costs, Fees, and Expenses (UCS-FW1)
• Notice of Motion to Waive Court Costs, Fees, and Expenses (UCS-FW2)
• Affirmation of Service (Motion to Waive Fees) (UCS-FW3)
• Order – Application to Waive Court Costs, Fees, and Expenses (UCS-FWO1)