Bronx community resources · Sources reviewed October 26, 2026
Nine resources and contact routes for immigration legal help, citizenship assistance, English learning and municipal identification. This selected guide includes citywide referrals, Bronx offices and language programs. Legal-service eligibility differs from class enrollment and IDNYC enrollment.
Choose the right contact: MOIA can help you find legal services. CUNY and BronxWorks assess whether they can assist with a specific matter. English programs and IDNYC have separate enrollment rules. Ask the provider what documents and appointment steps apply; free legal assistance does not necessarily cover government filing charges.
Bronx immigrant and community resources
1. MOIA Immigration Legal Support Hotline
Citywide referral service for NYC residents, including the Bronx
800-354-0365
Free information about finding immigration legal help and a provider near you who speaks your language. MOIA states that this hotline does not directly schedule legal appointments. For general immigrant-services questions, the separate MOIA number is 212-788-7654. Check the live city page for current hotline hours.
2. CUNY Citizenship Now! — Lehman College
250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Old Gym Building, Room 302, Bronx, NY 10468
646-664-9400
Part-time Bronx location; call the shared Citizenship Now! number for an appointment and confirm the visit details. Free consultations and application assistance cover selected immigration matters, including naturalization and family-based petitions. The program serves New Yorkers beyond CUNY students, with priority for CUNY students. Ask whether your issue is within scope; employment-based immigration cases are not handled.
3. BronxWorks — Carolyn McLaughlin Community Center immigration services
1130 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10456
718-508-3091
Shared BronxWorks immigration hotline. This site serves NYC residents with free immigration legal and social services. Arrange intake before visiting. A July 31, 2026 renovation notice describes entrance and lobby work; confirm current access.
4. BronxWorks — Administrative Office immigration services
60 East Tremont Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
929-575-5273
Citizenship services are available statewide; other immigration services at this office are limited to NDA 5 Bronx residents. Contact the office to arrange an appointment and confirm eligibility.
5. BronxWorks — Townsend Avenue immigration services
1477 Townsend Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452 — entrance on 172nd Street
929-543-3918
This office’s immigration services are limited to NDA 4 Bronx residents. Ask staff to confirm your address is in the service area and arrange intake.
6. BronxWorks — Woodstock Terrace immigration services
890 Trinity Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456
718-508-3089
This site’s immigration services are limited to NDA 3 Bronx residents. Confirm service-area eligibility and appointment arrangements with the office.
7. BronxWorks — ESOL and citizenship class inquiries
Multiple Bronx locations — ask the program to assign or confirm your class site
718-508-3112
Free English classes for adult speakers of other languages. The program page lists several Bronx sites and one shared program contact; this number is not five separate classroom lines. Ask about placement, the next enrollment period and citizenship classes. Confirm your actual classroom and entrance before traveling.
8. Commonpoint Bronx — ESOL classes
1665 Hoe Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460
718-619-8838
The operator lists Fall 2026 beginner, intermediate and conversational English classes. Pre-registration, assessment and intake are required. Its stated criteria include NYC residence for at least 184 days and some form of identification; all immigration statuses are welcome. Ask about current seats, fees if any and your assigned schedule. For class information, the operator also accepts texts with “ESL/ ESOL” at 201-338-0460.
9. IDNYC — two Bronx enrollment centers
Monterey: 1910 Monterey Avenue, 3rd Floor, Bronx, NY 10457; DOF: 3030 Third Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10455
311
Shared city information and appointment assistance, not a direct center number. The current location page lists Monterey walk-ins on Wednesdays, first come, first served. Other visits require appointments unless the city announces otherwise. Review identity and NYC residency document requirements before going. The live city page lists Monterey on the third floor; confirm the entrance and floor when arranging your visit.
Before you contact a provider
Confirm service-area rules, appointment availability, language assistance and accessibility. For legal matters, ask whether the provider handles your type of case and whether government filing fees or fee-waiver applications are involved. If you have a deadline, tell the provider when requesting help; a referral alone does not establish representation.
Addresses and contact roles were checked against the linked official sources. Telephone numbers have not been tested by calling. Schedules, class seats and intake arrangements may change. This guide provides referral information rather than advice about an individual immigration case.
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