New York Bankruptcy Resources
New York bankruptcy cases are handled across four federal districts, each with its own courts, trustees, local rules and procedures, and filing requirements for motions and requesting hearings. This page serves as a statewide hub, connecting you to every New York bankruptcy resource available on Bankruptcy.blog.
By Alexander Hernandez, J.D., Professor, and Author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge).
The New York Bankruptcy Courts
Each bankruptcy district in New York operates its own courthouses, divisions, and administrative procedures. The sections below link to every district, providing courthouse addresses, phone numbers, judges, chambers contacts, and other essential filing information.
Covers Kings, Queens, Richmond, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.
Brooklyn Division
271-C Cadman Plaza East
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Central Islip Division (Long Island)
290 Federal Plaza
Central Islip, NY 11722
Covers Manhattan (New York County), Bronx, Westchester, Rockland, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan, and-Ulster counties.
Manhattan Division
One Bowling Green
New York, NY 10004
White Plains Division
300 Quarropas Street
White Plains, NY 10601
Poughkeepsie Division
355 Main Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Covers Albany, Syracuse, Utica, Binghamton, Plattsburgh, and surrounding counties. Primary courthouse locations include:
Albany Division
445 Broadway
Albany, NY 12207
Syracuse Division
100 South Clinton Street
Syracuse, NY 13261
Utica Division
10 Broad Street
Utica, NY 13501
Covers Buffalo, Rochester, and surrounding counties. Primary courthouse locations include:
Buffalo Division
300 Pearl Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Rochester Division
100 State Street
Rochester, NY 14614
New York Bankruptcy Trustees
Bankruptcy trustees are assigned by district and oversee Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, including document review, 341 meetings, plan administration, and compliance with federal and local rules.
Each district trustee page includes full trustee listings, contact information, 341 meeting locations, document submission requirements, and district‑specific trustee procedures.
- Eastern District Trustees
- Southern District Trustees
- Northern District Trustees
- Western District Trustees
New York Bankruptcy Exemptions
New York allows debtors to use state-specific exemptions under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules (CPLR) § 5205–5206 and New York Debtor and Creditor Law (DCL) §282. For a full explanation of homestead, vehicle, personal property, wildcard see the New York Bankruptcy Exemptions guide.
New York Means Test
The means test determines Chapter 7 eligibility and influences Chapter 13 plan structure. For median income charts, form explanations, and district‑specific notes, see the New York Means Test page.
Conclusion
This page provides a centralized entry point to all New York bankruptcy resources on Bankruptcy.blog. Use the links above to access district courts, trustees, exemptions, means test rules, and district‑specific filing guidance.
Professor Hernandez is an attorney specializing in consumer finance and debt relief. He is the author of Consumer Bankruptcy Law (Routledge) and teaches law and finance courses in both English and Spanish at an international university.
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