Was I discriminated against? Could I have done anything legally about it?

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I had an experience patronizing an open house for a pair of condominiums available for purchase in a building. The open house was advertised as offering a tour of both apartments upon visiting, and mentioned it's hours and dates of availability. No appointments were necessary, and all was thought to be equally opportune for all visitors --immediate tour given along with any information necessary with no prerequisites or specific information about guests needed. I showed up to the address listed, and was escorted to one of the units --the realtor was stationed in the one I was taken to. Once there I didn't receive a warm greeting, was cynically gazed over, felt receiving information about the apartment wasn't dissimilar to pullng teeth, and was told many times that I should

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Richard J. ChertockReal Estate AttorneyMelville, NY ·
While the behavior you mentioned here may have been rude and unprofessional, I do not see any facts that would constitute discrimination. If they had refused to show the premises or disclose the price to you, or made open statements that you were not welcome,or that you would not fit in the neighborhood due to your race or age then you might have a case. Additionally, you have not stated anything here that caused you any damages.
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Eric Rothstein ·
Maybe the broker thought you were just a looker and too young to be able to afford the apartments. That might be a wrong thing to do but it does not equal discrimination. Did you see any white people in their 20s given better treatment than you were?
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Bruno Bianchi ·
While the realtor was certainly rude and snarky, she seems to have complied with the absolute minimum to protect her from a discrimination complaint. Nonetheless, you should write a letter or email to her superiors and the board of managers of the condo describing your experience and, if you are interested ion actually purchasing, request a private showing. Put them on notice that you are not someone who should be trifled with.
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