The Advisory Council for the Housing Part of New York City's Civil Court is soliciting applications for Housing Court judges.

Housing Court judges are appointed to five-year terms and must be members of the New York bar for at least five years, two of which in an active and relevant practice. They also must be qualified by training, interest, experience and judicial temperament and knowledge of federal, state and local housing laws and programs.

About 50 Housing Court judges preside over nonjury trials and other matters related to housing conditions and disputes between landlords and tenants, as well as enforce all state and local laws, rules and regulations applicable to the city. The proceedings also include actions by landlords, tenants or government agencies that maintain housing conditions.

The annual salary for Housing Court judges is $175,500.

Attorneys may obtain a questionnaire by writing to or appearing in person at the Office of the Deputy Chief Administrative Judge George J. Silver, 111 Centre St., Room 1240, New York, New York 10013.

Applications are due by Sept. 15 at 5 p.m.