--- title: "Hannah Cohen | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/hannah-cohen" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-08-02" --- # Hannah Cohen Kings County Housing Court · Housing Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Kings County Housing Court - State: New York - Role: Housing Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Biography ### Professional career - Judge in the Housing Court of the City of New York (Kings County), appointed in 2011 and reappointed in 2016, with a background in public legal service and housing law - Judge, Housing Court, Civil Court of the City of New York, Kings county, Appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Ann Pfau, 2011 to 2016 - Housing Court, Civil Court of the City of New York, Court Attorney, 1999 to 2011 - New York City Human Resources Administration, Office of Legal Affairs, Assistant General Counsel, 1998 to 1999 ### Education - City University of New York School of Law — J.D. (1997) - University of Maryland — B.S. ### Additional information - Re-appointed by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, 2016 to 2021 - Appointed: 2011 by Chief Administrative Judge Ann Pfau; reappointed in 2016 by Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks - Judge Cohen presides over cases in the Housing Court of the City of New York, assigned to Kings County, Department Part F, Room 612. - Judge Cohen has handled a variety of housing-related cases, including eviction and rent payment disputes. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### recording and photography Scope: statewide New York statewide rules require permission before photographing, filming, videotaping, audiotaping, broadcasting, or telecasting in court facilities, including courtrooms. Evidence excerpt: Taking photographs, films or videotapes, or audiotaping, broadcasting or telecasting, in a courthouse including any courtroom, office or hallway thereof, at any time or on any occasion, whether or not the court is in session, is forbidden, unless permission of the Chief Administrator of the Courts or a designee of the Chief Administrator is first obtained [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### evidence presentation control Scope: statewide The official Guide to New York Evidence identifies court control over presentation of evidence as a statewide evidence topic; counsel should expect the assigned judge to control the mode and order of proof. Evidence excerpt: 1.07. COURT CONTROL OVER PRESENTATION OF EVIDENCE [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=PxvXgNZ86aF0IM6WPtROjQ%3D%3D) - [Official roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=PxvXgNZ86aF0IM6WPtROjQ%3D%3D) - [New York State Unified Court System Judicial Directory official judicial roster](https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/judicialdirectory/Bio?judge_id=PxvXgNZ86aF0IM6WPtROjQ%3D%3D) - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true) - [Guide to New York Evidence: Article 1, General Provisions and Court's Role](https://www.nycourts.gov/judges/evidence/1-GENERAL/1-generalprovisions.shtml) - [Judicial Directory: Hon. 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All attorneys must file a written notice of appearance. The court will reject any stipulation signed by an attorney who has not filed such notice. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments a. Proposed stipulations shall be submitted to court personnel for review by the Court Attorney and Judge. Pending review by the Court Attorney or Judge, the parties and their attorneys shall remain available or be subject to default, dismissal or adjournment. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances b. All stipulations of settlement in non-payment proceedings must contain a clear rent breakdown, the current monthly rental amount and state whether repairs are at issue. Alleged conditions requiring repairs must be specifically listed in the stipulation with access and completion dates provided. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology V. While the court acknowledges the adversarial nature of the proceeding before it, all parties, litigants, and attorneys are expected to treat one another and the Court with respect befitting a courthouse. Parties must maintain the decorum of an in-person courtroom. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology VI. When entering the courtroom, please make sure all electronic devices are off or on silent mode. Videotaping or recording is NOT permitted in the courtroom. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers VII. Communication to the court should be made through the court attorney, Ann Abrash (ababrash@nycourts.gov) and Part D (KI-HOUSING-507@nycourts.gov) by email. Communication via email must include the caption, index number of the case you are referencing and if relevant, the next court date. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances X. All cases are to be conducted in-person, unless a proper request has been made and granted, which may be done so at the court’s sole discretion. The parties without leave of the court may not agree to virtual appearances. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances a. All attorneys must file a written notice of appearance. The court will reject any stipulation signed by an attorney who has not filed such notice. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacyPDFs/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Adjournments a. Proposed stipulations shall be submitted to court personnel for review by the Court Attorney and Judge. Pending review by the Court Attorney or Judge, the parties and their attorneys shall remain available or be subject to default, dismissal or adjournment. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacyPDFs/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances b. All stipulations of settlement in non-payment proceedings must contain a clear rent breakdown, the current monthly rental amount and state whether repairs are at issue. Alleged conditions requiring repairs must be specifically listed in the stipulation with access and completion dates provided. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacyPDFs/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 1 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology V. While the court acknowledges the adversarial nature of the proceeding before it, all parties, litigants, and attorneys are expected to treat one another and the Court with respect befitting a courthouse. Parties must maintain the decorum of an in-person courtroom. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacyPDFs/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Courtroom conduct and technology VI. When entering the courtroom, please make sure all electronic devices are oƯ or on silent mode. Videotaping or recording is NOT permitted in the courtroom. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacyPDFs/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Communications with chambers VII. Communication to the court should be made through the court attorney, Ann Abrash (ababrash@nycourts.gov) and Part D (KI-HOUSING-507@nycourts.gov) by email. Communication via email must include the caption, index number of the case you are referencing and if relevant, the next court date. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacyPDFs/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 #### Conferences and appearances IX. All cases are to be conducted in-person, unless a proper request has been made and granted, which may be done so at the court’s sole discretion. The parties without leave of the court may not agree to virtual appearances. See document heading and cited passage; do not apply outside the issuing part or proceeding. [Official rules document](https://www.nycourts.gov/legacyPDFs/COURTS/nyc/housing/Judge/partrules/HACOHEN.pdf) · Source page 2 · Collected 2026-10-27 ### Shared court rules - [22 NYCRR Part 208 — Uniform Civil Rules New York City Civil Court](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/ny-shared-set-00f2d08e4f52c6cb4937) — Civil actions and proceedings only; section-specific and specialized-part restrictions remain applicable. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-208-uniform-civil-rules-new-york-city-civil-court). Collected 2026-10-27. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-99a7824bb8e009643f842c03) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26. - [Part 29: Electronic Recording and Audio-Visual Coverage in Court Facilities and of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-34fe480ab82f22fa3c31d257) — Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory. [Official source](https://www.nycourts.gov/rules/part-29-electronic-recording-and-audio-visual-coverage-court-facilities-and-court-proceedings?from_node=15921&topic=386&wrapped=true). Collected 2026-07-26.