How to get a denial letter from NY unemployment from 2019?

I had the same issue trying to get documentation from 2020. Go to your online account and look for the 'Document Request' section. You can submit a request for a specific document there, but it took them almost 3 weeks to get back to me. If you need it faster, you'll need to talk to a rep directly. Good luck!

I was stuck in the same boat last month trying to get documentation. After banging my head against the wall for days trying to reach someone, I finally used claimyr.com and got a callback with an actual agent within an hour. They were able to generate and email me the denial letter from my old claim right away. Talking to an agent got my paperwork unlocked so fast, it was the only way I could get what I needed. Check out their process here: https://youtu.be/Rdqa1gKtxuE

if you're near one of their offices you can try going in person. I did that for something similar last year and they printed it out for me right there. took like 2 hours of waiting but at least I got it same day.

Why dont u just write a letter urself? Its not like the housing ppl will verify with unemployment directly. Just sayin' 🤷‍♂️

Here's what you need to do to get your denial letter from 2019: 1. First, try the NY unemployment online messaging system. Login to your account, go to Messages, and send a specific request for your 2019 denial documentation. Be very clear about what you need and why. 2. If that doesn't work within 48 hours, call first thing in the morning right when they open (like 7:59am). The phone lines are least busy then. 3. Another option is to email documents@labor.ny.gov with your request. Include your full name, last 4 of SSN, and the specific document you need with approximate date. 4. If all else fails and you need this urgently, I highly recommend using claimyr.com - they'll get you a callback with a real agent who can help. I've used them twice when I was completely stuck and needed to speak to someone quickly. It was seriously the best decision I made after wasting weeks trying on my own. 5. As a last resort, contact your state representative's office. They often have direct lines to unemployment office staff and can help push your request through. Don't lose your housing opportunity over bureaucratic delays! Good luck!

I needed something like this for a mortgage application. Ended up having to file a FOIL (freedom of information law) request. Took forever tho - like 6 weeks 😡

The ny unemployment system is such TRASH for old records! I swear they purposely make it impossible to get any documentation from before the pandemic. Been there trying to get stuff for a legal case and it's like talking to a brick wall.

Check if ur housing program will accept a sworn affidavit instead? Some places let you do that if you cant get the original documents. Worth asking.

When i needed my old records I had to fax (yes, FAX in 2023!!) a request to 518-457-9378 with my full name, address on file when i filed the claim, and last 4 of ssn. took like 10 business days but they mailed me everything.

The document request time is crazy right now. My friend who works at NYSDOL says they're understaffed in that department and prioritizing current claims. She recommended going through claimyr.com to get someone on the phone cuz its actually faster than waiting for document requests to be processed.