Project developed by by the MS Design and Urban Ecologies Program’s Class of
2025, in collaboration with the Bushwick
Housing Independence Project (BHIP)
and fortified by the support of the El
Puente Bushwick Leadership Center. This Tenant Toolbox is a comprehensive resource designed to empower renters with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to fight for their housing rights. This toolbox provides tenants with accessible legal guides, sample letters, know-your-rights materials, and organizing strategies to advocate for fair and stable housing. his toolbox is a vital resource for renters facing housing insecurity, discrimination, or landlord harassment, helping them take action and build collective power to demand safe, affordable, and dignified housing for all.