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Your dog has a legal right to stay in your NYC apartment. Override no-pet clauses, breed bans, and size limits with a federally protected ESA Letter.
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Get your New York ESA Letter
in 24 hours
Your dog has a legal right to stay in your NYC apartment. Override no-pet clauses, breed bans, and size limits with a federally protected ESA Letter.
Full refund if your letter is not approved
Simple 3-Step Process
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Get matched with a New York-licensed mental health professional to evaluate your need for your dog as an Emotional Support Animal.
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Receive your official dog ESA letter digitally — recognized by NYC landlords, co-op boards, and property managers statewide.
What Is an ESA Letter?
An ESA letter for your dog is an official document from a New York-licensed mental health professional confirming that your dog provides essential emotional support. Under the Fair Housing Act — and New York State's own housing protections — this letter legally overrides no-pet clauses, breed restrictions, and size limits in NYC apartments, co-ops, and rental housing statewide.
What Is an Emotional Support Animal (ESA)?
An Emotional Support Dog is a dog that provides comfort for anxiety, depression, PTSD, or other emotional conditions. In New York City, where leases routinely prohibit dogs or restrict breeds and sizes, an ESA letter gives you the legal standing to keep your dog — no matter what your lease says.
Do I Need an ESA Registration or Certification?
New York has no ESA dog registry. A valid letter from a NY-licensed mental health professional is all you need. No vest, no certification, no breed or size documentation required.
Who Qualifies for an Emotional Support Animal?
New Yorkers whose dog helps them manage the emotional demands of city life — including anxiety, depression, PTSD, or stress — may qualify following a licensed evaluation. Your dog's breed or size does not affect your eligibility.
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Not all ESA services are the same. Many sell instant "certificates" with no real evaluation. We connect you with licensed professionals and legally valid documentation.
My Support Paws- Transparent price$128, no hidden fees
- Real licensed professionalsEvaluated by licensed, ESA-qualified mental health professionals
- Fair Housing Act compliantEvery letter is fully FHA-compliant & landlord-accepted
- Fast turnaroundOfficial letter issued in as little as 24 hours
- Money-back guaranteeFull refund if your letter isn't approved
- Valid in all 50 statesNationwide coverage, backed by real documentation
- Hidden upsellsLow headline price, fees stacked at checkout
- Unclear credentialsOften no licensed professional actually reviews your case
- Not always FHA-validGeneric “certificates” landlords can legally reject
- Slow or unclear timingDays of waiting with little communication
- No real guaranteeLittle to no refund if you’re denied
- Coverage gapsDocumentation that may not hold up in every state
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Your dog belongs in your New York home — legally
Complete a quick assessment and connect with a New York-licensed mental health professional. Get your dog ESA letter accepted by landlords across New York.
Note: Airlines no longer recognize ESA dogs for air travel. For flights, your dog must qualify as a Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) with specialized training.
They Love It, So Will You
My Manhattan lease had a strict no-dogs clause. My ESA letter overrode it instantly — my Beagle stayed.
Alicia J., Manhattan NY
My Brooklyn co-op had a 20 lb dog limit. My 45 lb dog is now home legally thanks to this letter.
Marcus D., Brooklyn NY
My Queens landlord tried to enforce a Pit Bull ban. The ESA letter under federal law ended that.
Priya S., Queens NY
NYC leases are brutal for dog owners. This was the most practical solution I found.
Tom R., Bronx NY
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Under the Fair Housing Act and New York State law, landlords must make reasonable accommodations for ESA dogs, even when the lease contains a no-pets or no-dogs clause.
Generally, no. Co-op boards in New York must comply with the Fair Housing Act and cannot reject a legitimate ESA dog based solely on breed.
No. New York landlords cannot charge pet fees, deposits, or pet rent for a legitimate ESA dog with a valid letter.
Yes. New York State's Human Rights Law and source-of-income protections provide additional housing rights that reinforce ESA protections for dog owners.
Most New York clients receive their ESA letter within 24–48 hours. Same-day processing is available for urgent NYC housing situations.