How to get NY unemployment award letter proving benefits ended September 6th?

check ur inbox on the portal, sometimes they put those letters there automatically

You need to request an official benefit payment history. Log into your NY.gov account and navigate to the unemployment section. Look for 'Payment History' and there should be an option to request an official copy. Print that out and it will show your last payment date. Most landlords accept this as proof your benefits ended.

I had to do this last month! The payment history won't work because it doesn't explicitly say your benefits ENDED, just shows no more payments. Property managers are picky about this stuff. You need to request a Benefits Determination Letter which shows the official end date.

I've been trying to call the NY unemployment office for 3 DAYS about this exact issue!!! Every time I call it's either busy signals or they disconnect me after waiting for 40 minutes!!! This system is GARBAGE!!!

To specifically answer your question: You need to request a "UI Monetary Benefit Determination" letter. This is different from your payment history and will explicitly state your benefit period start and end dates. You have three options: 1. Call the claims center at 1-888-209-8124 (though this is difficult to get through) 2. Use the secure message feature in your online account to request this specific document 3. Visit a NYS Career Center in person (often the fastest method) Make sure to specify you need documentation showing your benefit period END DATE, not just payment history. The end date is what most housing applications require.

I had the same issue when I was applying for an apartment! My experience was that I went to the career center in person and told them I needed proof my benefits ended on a specific date. The lady was super nice and printed it right there for me! Took maybe 20 minutes total including wait time. WAY easier than trying to do it online or by phone.

my cousin works for the state and she says they're really backed up right now, so if u go in person bring coffee and a snack lol

Did the secure message thing work for you? I'm wondering if I should try that too since I'm having a similar issue with my lender wanting proof of when my benefits stopped.

One other option I forgot to mention: If you filed your taxes for the year when your unemployment ended, your 1099-G form will show the total benefits received and can serve as documentation that benefits have ended. Your landlord might accept this as proof, especially if combined with a statement from your bank showing no further deposits from NYSDOL after the end date.

UPDATE: I went to the career center this morning and got exactly what I needed! They printed a UI Monetary Benefit Determination letter showing my claim details including the end date of September 6th. Took about 45 minutes total with the wait. The staff was really helpful. Thanks everyone for your suggestions!