NYC Rent Stabilization
New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board vote, explained
All your pressing questions about this year’s Rent Guidelines Board decision, answered.
Nearly 1 Million NYC Rent-Stabilized Apartments Get Rent Freeze
After three years of increases, the city’s Rent Guidelines Board voted to approve a rent freeze for one-year leases.
Nearly a million New York City apartments could get a rent freeze
In a preliminary vote, the Rent Guidelines Board voted to approve a rent freeze on one-year leases.
NYC landlords push for rent increases, but tenants want a freeze
The Rent Guidelines Board will cast a preliminary vote this week.
NYC rent-stabilized landlords see costs rise, push for rent increases
The city’s Rent Guidelines Board released its report on landlords’s income and expenses ahead of the agency’s yearly hearings.
De Blasio calls for rent freeze for NYC’s rent-stabilized tenants
The city’s nearly 1 million rent-stabilized units may be subject to rent increases this year
One of New York’s new rent laws struck down by appeals court
The state’s Court of Appeals sided with landlords in a lawsuit to strike down a section of the new rent laws on retroactive rent overcharge claims.
Rent control vs. rent stabilization in NYC, explained
Everything you need to know about rent regulations in New York City, including how to find these somewhat elusive apartments.
How to find a rent-stabilized apartment in New York City
Find a rent-stabilized apartment in these four easy steps.
Could commercial rent stabilization solve NYC’s retail vacancy woes?
"It’s about the culture of the city," said one small business advocate.
NYC launches campaign to promote new tenant protections
"Laws are only as good as the information that’s out there," says one city official.
NYC tenant advocates push for even greater renter protections with new campaign
"There is still much work to be done," one of the advocates said.
It’s official: NYC brokers cannot charge more than $20 for rental applications
The state puts to rest excessive upfront fees renters have long decried
Infamous landlord Steve Croman sued for allegedly illegally deregulating Greenwich Village apartments
A group of Greenwich Village tenants is suing Croman.
New bill would target landlords who harass rent-stabilized tenants over buyouts
The proposed legislation would establish rules for buyouts and penalize landlords who harass tenants
How NYC landlords may be skirting the new rent laws
Here are some of the tenant-landlord issues to look out for
State lawmakers promise ‘heavy penalties’ for landlords who violate rent laws
An Assemblywoman called violators of the newly enacted rent laws "disgusting"
Infamous landlord Steve Croman illegally de-stabilized Harlem apartments: lawsuit
A Manhattan Supreme Court Justice gave the lawsuit class action status
Landlord groups claim rent laws ‘violate the US Constitution’ in lawsuit
The complaint says that owners are deprived of their rights to "use, possess, dispose of, and exclude others from their property"
Landlords plan legal challenge against Albany rent reforms
Two landlord groups will reportedly file a lawsuit by mid-July
NYC’s rent-stabilized tenants will face increases of up to 2.5 percent
The city’s Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) decided on a rent increase for the third consecutive year
New York’s ‘historic,’ pro-tenant rent reforms pass with Cuomo’s approval
The state legislature’s new Democratic majority pushed through landmark tenant protections
Tenant advocates and real estate insiders react to New York’s rent law reform
Governor Cuomo is ‘ready to sign the bills’ that will strengthen tenant protections throughout New York state.
Wealthy, older Manhattanites benefit most from rent regulation: report
More affluent renters of regulated apartments received bigger discounts from market rate rent, a Wall Street Journal analysis found.
The campaign for rent reform in New York, explained
Who’s for reform, who’s against it, and why it matters
Major rent law reform strengthening tenant protections moves forward in Albany
Legislators have reached a deal to extend and strengthen rent regulation throughout New York state
New York inches closer to universal rent control with state lawmakers’ support
Nine bills aimed at protecting NY tenants are likely to pass, Albany Democrats say
‘We have to keep people in their homes’: City Council votes to strengthen tenant protections
The legislation aims to shield tenants from predatory landlords
Rent-stabilized tenants may see rent hikes of up to 3.75 percent
In a preliminary vote, the Rent Guidelines Board voted 5-4 to approve a rent increase
Tenants and landlords debate New York’s expiring rent laws at packed Assembly hearing
The laws governing the state’s nearly 1 million rent regulated apartments expire June 15
Tenants, landlord groups debate city’s housing crisis as rent hikes loom
"I might have to move to another state, where life is cheaper," an activist said
Rent-stabilized landlords see operating costs increase, again
A yearly report presented by the Rent Guidelines Board shows that landlords’ costs increased 5.5 percent, while mortgage service fees are at an all-time low
Rent-stabilized landlords see profits—and costs—go up, setting up battle over rent freeze
The board held its first in a series of meetings that will culminate in a June vote.
New York landlords push back on rent reform with new ad campaign
Pro-landlord groups argue that reforming rent laws will hurt both building owners and renters
Loft law reform ignites debate over North Brooklyn industrial zones
Council member Reynoso fears a loft law expansion will displace North Brooklyn manufacturing businesses
Legislators seek to outlaw NYC rent hikes tied to major apartment improvements
The bill would eliminate the Major Capital Improvements program, and roll back rents on apartments affected by MCIs
New York state creates one-stop portal for rent-stabilized tenant issues
Find your rent history, submit a complaint, and more—all in one place
New DOB measure aims to stop landlords from flouting rent stabilization rules
A new system will help the DOB double-check the claims of landlords.
Can NYC phase out cluster site program without ‘perpetuating homelessness’?
Lawsuit seeks tenant protections for former shelter residents