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Manhattan Civil Court — Address, Jurisdiction, and Filing Information

The New York County Civil Court (Manhattan) is located at 111 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013. It hears civil money claims up to $50,000 arising in Manhattan, Small Claims and Commercial Claims matters, and houses the Manhattan Housing Court. The supervising judge is Hon. L. Austin D'Souza.

About Manhattan Civil Court

The New York County Civil Court — known as Manhattan Civil Court — is one of the busiest civil-trial courts in the country. Located at 111 Centre Street in lower Manhattan's civic center, the courthouse houses the General Civil Part, Small Claims Part, Commercial Claims Part, and the Manhattan Housing Court. Its 25+ judges hear thousands of matters each year arising anywhere in the borough of Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Source: Information on this page is summarized from the official New York State Unified Court System website at ww2.nycourts.gov/courts/nyc/civil/adminNewYorkCiv.shtml. Last reviewed 2026. Court schedules, judicial assignments, and procedures change — confirm current details on the official site or by calling the courthouse before relying on any information here.

Location

Address
111 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013
Phone
646-386-5600
Hours
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Transit
Subway: 4/5/6/J/Z to Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall; N/Q/R/W to Canal Street.

Court Personnel

Supervising Judge
Hon. L. Austin D'Souza (Acting Supreme Court Justice)
Clerk of the County
Michael Gallo (646-386-5730)

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