2024 Meetings and Hearings
Reports presented at each meeting are available in the RGB Research Reports section of our website. The remainder of the schedule will be posted at a later date. Thursday, March 28, 2024 Public MeetingTime: 9:30 A.M Location: Landmarks Preservation Commission Conference Room*David N. Dinkins Municipal Building1 Centre Street, 9th FloorNew York, NY 10007*This location has the following accessibility option(s) […]
2023-24 Hotel Guidelines Order #53
Order #53 – Hotel guidelines for leases commencing between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2023 Hotel Order #53 June 21, 2023 Order Number 53 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. NOTICE […]
2023-24 Apartment/Loft Order #55
Order #55 – Apartment and loft guidelines for leases commencing between October 1, 2023 and September 30, 2024 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2023 Apartment & Loft Order #55 June 21, 2023 Order Number 55 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT […]
Adopted Summary Of Guidelines (2023-24)
SUMMARY OF GUIDELINES ADOPTED ON JUNE 21, 2023 This summary of the Rent Guidelines Board guidelines is solely for the informal use of the public and should not be substituted for the full text of the Apartment and Loft Order 55 and Hotel Order 53. The full text of these orders will be made available to […]
2023 Proposals for Final Rule Adoption
The following are the proposals put forth by members of the NYC Rent Guidelines Board. These proposals will be considered for adoption at the RGB Public Meeting (Final Vote) being held at Hunter College on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7pm. Further details on our 2023 Meetings webpage. 2023 Apartment & Loft Order #55 Proposal […]
2023 Meetings and Hearings
Reports presented at each meeting are available in the RGB Research Reports section of our website. Jump to Hearings Below Jump to Final Vote Meeting Below Thursday, March 30, 2023 Public MeetingTime: 9:30 A.M Location: Landmarks Preservation Commission Conference Room*David N. Dinkins Municipal Building1 Centre Street, 9th FloorNew York, NY 10007*This location has the following accessibility option(s) available: Wheelchair […]
2023 Summary of Proposed Apartment/Loft & Hotel Guidelines (2023-24)
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED GUIDELINES ADOPTED ON MAY 2, 2023 This summary (also available in pdf format) of the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) proposed guidelines is solely for the informal use of the public and should not be substituted for the full text of the proposed Apartment and Loft Order 55 and the proposed Hotel Order […]
2023 Notice of Public Hearings and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules
This Notice is also available as a pdf. A summary of the proposed guidelines is also available on our Proposed Apartment/Loft & Hotel Guidelines webpage. New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) Notice of Public Hearings and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules What are we proposing? Pursuant to its statutory mandate, the New York City […]
2023 In-Person Public Hearing Registration
If you wish to speak at one of the in-person hearings, you must register to speak and can do so by completing the registration form below. In-person public hearings will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, Monday, June 12, 2023 (originally scheduled for June 8), and Thursday, June 15, 2023. Note that pre-registration for the […]
2023 Virtual Public Hearing Testimony Instructions
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board will be holding one virtual public hearing to solicit testimony regarding rent adjustments for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. You will have two minutes to speak. The hearing will be held on Zoom, and can be accessed through either video or the telephone. The virtual hearing will […]
2023 Virtual Public Hearing Registration
Registration for the June 13 RGB virtual public hearing has now closed. You can access directions for attending the virtual public hearing here. You can also pre-register for the June 15 in-person public hearing until 12 P.M. on June 14. You may also submit written, audio or video testimony to the RGB in advance of the hearings. See […]
2023 Public Hearing Testimony Instructions
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board will hold three in-person as well as one virtual public hearing on the proposed guidelines. See 2023 Meetings and Hearings webpage for hearing dates and locations. In-person public hearings will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, Monday, June 12, 2023 (originally scheduled for June 8) and Thursday, June 15, […]
2023 In-Person Public Hearing Testimony Instructions
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board will hold in-person public hearings on the proposed guidelines on Monday, June 5, 2023, Monday, June 12, 2023 (originally scheduled for June 8) and Thursday, June 15, 2023. You will have two minutes to speak. See 2023 Meetings and Hearings webpage for further details. If you wish to speak at […]
2023 Public Hearing Registration
In-person public hearings will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023, Monday, June 12, 2023 (originally scheduled for Thursday, June 8, 2023) and Thursday, June 15, 2023. Note that pre-registration for the hearings has closed. You can register to speak on-site at the in-person hearings from 5-8pm. A virtual public hearing will also be held […]
NYC Rent Guidelines Board Website Accessibility Statement
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board is committed to ensuring its digital content is accessible to and usable by people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Conformance Status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people […]
2022-23 Hotel Guidelines Order #52
Order #52 – Hotel guidelines for leases commencing between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023 2022 Hotel Order #52 (pdf) 2022 Hotel Explanatory Statement #52 (in pdf only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2022 Hotel Order #52 June 21, 2022 Order Number 52 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging […]
2022-23 Apartment/Loft Order #54
Order #54 – Apartment and loft guidelines for leases commencing between October 1, 2022 and September 30, 2023 2022 Apartment/Loft Order #54 (pdf) 2022 Apartment/Loft Explanatory Statement #54 (in pdf only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2022 Apartment & Loft Order #54 June 21, 2022 Order Number 54 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for […]
Adopted Summary Of Guidelines (2022-23)
SUMMARY OF GUIDELINES ADOPTED ON JUNE 21, 2022 This summary of the Rent Guidelines Board guidelines is solely for the informal use of the public and should not be substituted for the full text of the Apartment and Loft Order 54 and Hotel Order 52. The full text of these orders will be made available to […]
2022 Proposals for Final Rule Adoption
The following are the proposals put forth by members of the NYC Rent Guidelines Board. These proposals will be considered for adoption at the RGB Public Meeting (Final Vote) being held at Cooper Union on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7:30pm. Further details on our 2022 Meetings webpage. 2022 Apartment & Loft Order #54 Proposal […]
2022 In-Person Public Hearing Testimony Instructions
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board will hold two in-person public hearings on the proposed guidelines on Monday, June 13, 2022 and Wednesday, June 15, 2022. You will have two minutes to speak. See 2022 Meetings and Hearings webpage for further details. If you would like to testify to speak at one of the in-person hearings, […]
2022 In-Person Public Hearing Registration
Preregistration for the RGB public hearings has closed. Registration will be available in-person at the hearings until the registration desk closes at 8 p.m. You will have two minutes to speak. Once you have registered, please read through the instructions for accessing and attending the hearings on our In-Person Public Hearing Testimony Instructions webpage. Virtual public […]
2022 Virtual Public Hearing Registration
Registration for the RGB virtual public hearings has closed. Limited time may be available at the end of the hearing for unregistered speakers. Once you have registered, please read through the instructions for accessing and attending the hearings on our Virtual Public Hearing Testimony Instructions webpage. In-person public hearings will also be held on Monday, […]
2022 Virtual Public Hearing Testimony Instructions
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board will be holding two virtual public hearings to solicit testimony regarding rent adjustments for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023. You will have two minutes to speak. These hearings will be held on Zoom, and can be accessed through either video or the telephone. The first virtual hearing […]
2022 Public Hearing Testimony Instructions
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board will hold two in-person as well as two virtual public hearings on the proposed guidelines. See 2022 Meetings and Hearings webpage for hearing dates and locations. Virtual public hearings will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 and Wednesday, June 8, 2022. See 2022 Virtual Public Hearing Testimony Instructions for details on […]
2022 Meetings and Hearings
Reports presented at each meeting are available in the RGB Research Reports section of our website. Meeting archives since 2007 can be found on this page. Jump to Hearings Below Jump to Final Vote Meeting Below Thursday, March 31, 2022 Public MeetingTime: 9:30 A.M. AgendaMeeting Video The Board will be meeting via videoconference to discuss the 2022 Income and Expense […]
2022 Summary of Proposed Apartment/Loft & Hotel Guidelines (2022-23)
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED GUIDELINES ADOPTED ON MAY 5, 2022 This summary (also available in pdf format) of the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) proposed guidelines is solely for the informal use of the public and should not be substituted for the full text of the proposed Apartment and Loft Order 54 and the proposed Hotel Order 52. […]
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2022 Notice of Public Hearings and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules
Update: After publication of this Notice, two virtual public hearings have been added to the schedule. For details, see the updated 2022 Meetings and Hearings webpage. This Notice is also available as a pdf. A summary of the proposed guidelines is also available on our Proposed Apartment/Loft & Hotel Guidelines webpage. New York City Rent […]
2022 Public Hearing Registration
Virtual public hearings will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022 and Wednesday, June 8, 2022. Registration for the RGB virtual public hearings has closed. Limited time may be available at the end of the hearing for unregistered speakers. In-person public hearings will be held on Monday, June 13, 2022 and Wednesday, June 15, 2022. […]
2021-22 Hotel Guidelines Order #51
Order #51 – Hotel guidelines for leases commencing between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2021 Hotel Order #51 June 23, 2021 Order Number 51 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2021 through […]
2021-22 Apartment/Loft Order #53
Order #53 – Apartment and loft guidelines for leases commencing between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2021 Apartment & Loft Order #53 June 23, 2021 Order Number 53 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO […]
Adopted Summary Of Guidelines (2021-22)
SUMMARY OF GUIDELINES ADOPTED ON JUNE 23, 2021 This summary of the Rent Guidelines Board guidelines is solely for the informal use of the public and should not be substituted for the full text of the Apartment and Loft Order 53 and Hotel Order 51. The full text of these orders will be made available […]
2021 Proposals for Final Rule Adoption
The following are the proposals put forth by members of the NYC Rent Guidelines Board. These proposals will be considered for adoption at the RGB Public Meeting (Final Vote) being held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 7pm. Further details on our 2021 Meetings webpage. 2021 Apartment & Loft Order #53 Proposal 1 2021 Apartment […]
2021 Notice of Public Hearings and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules
This Notice is also available as a pdf. New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) Notice of Public Hearings and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules What are we proposing? Pursuant to its statutory mandate, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board (“RGB”) is proposing rent guidelines for October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. When […]
2021 Meetings and Hearings
Due to COVID-19, the RGB will be convening virtual meetings. Instructions on how to view and/or listen to the meetings will be posted below each meeting. Meeting archives since 2007 can be found on this page. Reports presented at each meeting will be available in the RGB Research Reports section of our website shortly after […]
2020-21 Hotel Guidelines Order #50
Order #50 – Hotel guidelines for leases commencing between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2020 Hotel Order #50 June 17, 2020 Order Number 50 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. NOTICE […]
2020-21 Apartment/Loft Order #52
Order #52 – Apartment and loft guidelines for leases commencing between October 1, 2020 and September 30, 2021 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2020 Apartment & Loft Order #52 June 17, 2020 Order Number 52 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO […]
Summary Of Guidelines Adopted On June 17, 2020
SUMMARY OF GUIDELINES ADOPTED ON JUNE 17, 2020 This summary of the Rent Guidelines Board guidelines is solely for the informal use of the public and should not be substituted for the full text of the Apartment and Loft Order 52 and Hotel Order 50. The full text of these orders will be made available […]
2020 Proposals for Final Rule Adoption
The following are the proposals put forth by members of the NYC Rent Guidelines Board. These proposals will be considered for adoption at the RGB Public Meeting (Final Vote) being held on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at 7pm. Further details on our 2020 Meetings webpage. 2020 Apartment & Loft Order #52 Proposal 1 2020 Apartment […]
2021 Public Hearing Testimony Instructions
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board will hold two virtual Zoom public hearings on the proposed guidelines. If you would like to testify to speak at a public hearing, preregistration is the only way to assure your opportunity to speak (limited time may be available at the end of the hearing for unregistered speakers). Registration has […]
2020 Notice of Public Hearings and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules
This Notice is also available as a pdf. New York City Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) Notice of Public Hearings and Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Rules What are we proposing? Pursuant to its statutory mandate, the New York City Rent Guidelines Board (“RGB”) is proposing rent guidelines for October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021. When […]
2020 Meetings and Hearings
Due to COVID-19, the RGB will be convening virtual meetings. Instructions on how to view and/or listen to the meetings will be posted below each meeting. Meeting archives since 2007 can be found on this page. Thursday, April 23, 2020 Public MeetingTime: 9:30 A.M. April 23, 2020 AgendaMeeting VideoMeeting Transcript The Board will be meeting via […]
Online PIOC Survey
Broker Info
If you are using a broker to help you find an apartment, make sure the broker is licensed. See below to read information from the NYS Department of State about real estate brokers or to file a complaint. NYS License Database Lookup Real Estate Broker Information File a Complaint Read the Council Broker Report released by the […]
More to Consider
Tips to consider when you find the right apartment, but before you sign the lease (or give anyone money): Caveat Emptor Be on guard for the possibility of fraud. Useful articles include: Additionally, the Federal Trade Commission discusses what to look out for, as does the Better Business Bureau, and Rent Hop. Impress the Landlord […]
Finding an Apartment
Finding an apartment in New York City can be a daunting process. In today’s tight real estate market, stories abound about apartment hunters seeing scores of units before finding a suitable one, only to be outbid by a prospective tenant with check in hand. It is also common to hear anecdotes about unbelievable deals on […]
Tax Abatements & Exemptions FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Succession Rights FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Subletting FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Security Deposits FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Roommates FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Repairs & Maintenance FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Rent Increases FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Rent Stabilization FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Rent Control FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Quality of Life FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Primary Residence FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Owner/Landlord FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Miscellaneous FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Leases (Renewal & Vacancy) FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Deregulation FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Co-ops & Condos FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Conversion & Demolition FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Affordable Housing FAQ
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Rent Act of 2015
The Rent Act of 2015 (pdf), effective June 15, 2015 through June 15, 2019, primarily changed the method for calculating rents on vacancy leases; high-rent deregulation; Major Capital Improvements (MCI’s); and applicable penalties. For assistance interpreting provisions of the Act, contact New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), the state agency responsible for administering the rent […]
Rent Act of 2011
The following is a summary of the major changes to various rent laws, passed by the NYS Legislature and signed by the Governor on June 24, 2011: • Frequency of vacancy increases: Effective June 24, 2011, rent increases legally permitted upon vacancy may not be taken more than once in any calendar year (January 1 – December […]
Rent Law of 2003
Three major changes were put into effect with passage of the Rent Law of 2003 (pdf): 1) Limits the ability of NYC to pass laws concerning rent regulatory issues controlled by the State; 2) Allows for the deregulation of an apartment upon vacancy if the legal regulated rent may be raised above $2,000, even if the […]
2010-11 Hotel Guidelines Order #40
Hotel Order #40 (PDF) Hotel Order #40 Explanatory Statement (PDF only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2010 Hotel Order #40 June 24, 2010 Order Number 40 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO […]
2011-12 Hotel Guidelines Order #41
Hotel Order #41 (PDF) Hotel Order #41 Explanatory Statement (PDF only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2011 Hotel Order #41 June 27, 2011 Order Number 41 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO […]
2012-13 Hotel Guidelines Order #42
Hotel Order #42 (PDF) Hotel Order #42 Explanatory Statement (PDF only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2012 Hotel Order #42 June 21, 2012 Order Number 42 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO […]
2013-14 Hotel Guidelines Order #43
Hotel Order #43 (PDF) Hotel Order #43 Explanatory Statement (PDF only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2013 Hotel Order #43 June 20, 2013 Order Number 43 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO […]
2014-15 Hotel Guidelines Order #44
Hotel Order #44 (PDF) Hotel Order #44 Explanatory Statement (PDF only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2014 Hotel Order #44 June 23, 2014 Order Number 44 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO […]
2015-16 Hotel Guidelines Order #45
Hotel Order #45 (PDF) Hotel Order #45 Explanatory Statement (PDF only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2015 Hotel Order #45 June 29, 2015 Order Number 45 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO […]
2016-17 Hotel Guidelines Order #46
Hotel Order #46 (PDF) Hotel Order #46 Explanatory Statement (PDF only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2016 Hotel Order #46 June 27, 2016 Order Number 46 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO […]
2010-11 Apartment/Loft Order #42
Order #42- Apartment and loft lease renewals commencing between October 1, 2010 and September 30, 2011 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2010 Apartment & Loft Order #42 June 24, 2010 Order Number 42 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED […]
2011-12 Apartment/Loft Order #43
Order #43- Apartment and loft lease renewals commencing between October 1, 2011 and September 30, 2012 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2011 Apartment & Loft Order #43 June 27, 2011 Order Number 43 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED […]
2012-13 Apartment/Loft Order #44
Order #44- Apartment and loft lease renewals commencing between October 1, 2012 and September 30, 2013 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2012 Apartment & Loft Order #44 June 21, 2012 Order Number 44 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED […]
2013-14 Apartment/Loft Order #45
Order #45 – Apartment and loft lease renewals commencing between October 1, 2013 and September 30, 2014 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2013 Apartment & Loft Order #45 June 20, 2013 Order Number 45 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY […]
2014-15 Apartment/Loft Order #46
Order #46 – Apartment and loft lease renewals commencing between October 1, 2014 and September 30, 2015 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2014 Apartment & Loft Order #46 June 23, 2014 Order Number 46 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY […]
2017-18 Hotel Guidelines Order #47
Hotel Order #47 in PDF format Hotel Order #47 Explanatory Statement (PDF only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2017 Hotel Order #47 June 27, 2017 Order Number 47 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN […]
2018-19 Hotel Guidelines Order #48
Hotel Order #48 in PDF format Hotel Order #48 Explanatory Statement (PDF only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2018 Hotel Order #48 June 26, 2018 Order Number 48 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. […]
Housing Types
To find the right apartment, you need to understand the different types of housing in New York City and focus your search on the right fit for your household. Most rental apartments in New York City are part of three broad categories of housing: Unregulated Private Market; Regulated Private Market and Subsidized. Learn more about […]
The Basics
Explore the Rent Guidelines Board’s list of what every New Yorker needs to know about rental housing: Types of Housing Rental housing in New York falls into three main categories: market-rate housing, rent regulated housing, and subsidized housing. Rents and lease renewals in market rate housing are essentially matters to be negotiated between the landlord […]
NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey
NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey (HVS) The New York City Housing and Vacancy Survey (NYC HVS) is a citywide, representative survey of New York City’s housing stock and population that is fielded about every three years by the US Census Bureau on behalf of the City of New York. The HVS contains comprehensive data on […]
Additional Housing Resources
Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants The recently established office offers information on topics such as: Tenant Protection Laws Frequently Asked Questions Resources, including: Housing Application Assistance Rental Assistance Utility/Repair Assistance Housing Complaints Eviction Prevention Tenant Harassment Tenant Resource Tools Housing Court They also host a Tenant Resource Portal featuring an Eviction Prevention Tool to help […]
Glossary of Rent Regulation Terms
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z It is important to note that this glossary is not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines […]
Housing & Legal Assistance
This page contains information and links to help tenants and owners on a variety of topics: Legal Assistance Finding Assistance To Find a Lawyer Back to Top NYS Attorney General Office The NYS Attorney General offers information on various tenant topics including security deposits, senior housing, small claims court, hiring a moving company, recent changes to […]
Rent Stabilized Building Lists
Buildings That Contain Rent Stabilized Units On this page, you will find general guidelines for identifying if a building may contain rent stabilized units as well as downloadable listings of buildings in New York City that contain rent stabilized apartments. The lists do not indicate which apartments in these buildings are rent stabilized, but rather, only those buildings that […]
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It is important to note that these FAQs are not intended as a substitute for the definitions, interpretations, etc., contained in the respective rent regulatory statutes, codes, and regulations themselves, or any administrative or court decision construing such statutes, codes, and regulations, or any order of the New York City or County Rent Guidelines Boards. […]
Apartment Hunting Guide
This section of the RGB website offers tips to help find an apartment and explores some of the basics of housing in New York City (e.g., types of housing, broker information, and what to do before signing a lease). The Basics Explore the Rent Guidelines Board’s list of what every New Yorker needs to know […]
2015-16 Apartment/Loft Order #47
Order #47 – Apartment and loft lease renewals commencing between October 1, 2015 and September 30, 2016 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2015 Apartment & Loft Order #47 June 29, 2015 Order Number 47 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY […]
2016-17 Apartment/Loft Order #48
Order #48 – Apartment and loft lease renewals commencing between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2016 Apartment & Loft Order #48 June 27, 2016 Order Number 48 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY […]
2017-18 Apartment/Loft Order #49
Order #49 – Apartment and loft lease renewals commencing between October 1, 2017 and September 30, 2018 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2017 Apartment & Loft Order #49 June 27, 2017 Order Number 49 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY […]
Rent Regulation Reform Act of 1997
The Rent Regulation Reform Act of 1997 (pdf) was enacted in June 1997. It changed many provisions of New York Housing Law: Extended the Rent Stabilization Laws until June 15, 2003. Provides a new formula for computing the rent increases for stabilized apartments which become vacant. Changes the definition of “succession” rights so that an apartment can […]
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2019-20 Hotel Guidelines Order #49
Hotel Order #49 in PDF format Hotel Order #49 Explanatory Statement (PDF only) NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2019 Hotel Order #49 June 25, 2019 Order Number 49 – Hotels, Rooming Houses, Single Room Occupancy Buildings and Lodging Houses. Rent levels to be effective for leases commencing October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. NOTICE IS HEREBY […]
Rent Regulation Laws
The following are the five most recent iterations of New York rent laws impacting rent regulated tenants in New York since 1997: Rent Regulation Reform Act of 1997 Rent Law of 2003 Rent Act of 2011 Rent Act of 2015 Rent Laws of 2019 (Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act of 2019) For additional reference: […]
Rent Laws of 2019
With passage of the Housing Stability & Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (pdf), effective June 14, 2019, significant changes were made regarding preferential rent; vacancy increases; major capital improvements, individual apartment improvements; rent control; rent overcharge; owner occupancy provisions; high-rent/high-income decontrol; and many other areas. NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), the agency that enforces […]
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An Introduction to the NYC Rent Guidelines Board and the Rent Stabilization System
By Timothy Collins Updated & Revised by the Staff of the NYC Rent Guidelines Board January 2020 This introduction to the New York City Rent Guidelines Board covers the structure, function and history of the Board and its role in the rent stabilization system. Some attention has also been given to the broader regulatory environment […]
Contact the RGB
Before contacting the RGB, please read our Frequently Asked Questions. The NYC Rent Guidelines Board may be contacted via e-mail at: Email the Staff/Board/Chair For general inquires, call 311. If calling from outside NYC, call 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675). For research and media inquiries, e-mail the Staff or call (212) 669-7480 during regular business hours. Mailing address:NYC Rent […]
2018-19 Apartment/Loft Order #50
Order #50 – Apartment and loft lease renewals commencing between October 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2018 Apartment & Loft Order #50 June 26, 2018 Order Number 50 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY […]
2019-20 Apartment/Loft Order #51
Order #51 – Apartment and loft lease renewals commencing between October 1, 2019 and September 30, 2020 NEW YORK CITY RENT GUIDELINES BOARD 2019 Apartment & Loft Order #51 June 25, 2019 Order Number 51 – Apartments and Lofts, rent levels for leases commencing October 1, 2019 through September 30, 2020. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY […]
Meeting Video
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board offers an archive of meeting and hearing video, from 2014 to the present, hosted by YouTube. Video of future meetings and hearings are typically posted within three days of each event. Video of all RGB Meetings, Hearings and Votes since 2014 can be found on the RGB’s YouTube webpage. 2024 […]
Meeting Archive
Agendas of all meetings and hearings since 2007 are below. Video of all RGB public meetings and hearings since 2014 can be viewed on the RGB’s YouTube page. Video playlists for each year are available on our Meeting Video webpage. 2024 2024 Meetings and Hearings can be found on this page. 2023 2023 Meetings and Hearings […]
Explanation of the Rent Guidelines Process
Process by Which the Rent Guidelines Board Determines the Guidelines Each year, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) establishes the lease guidelines for rent stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels. The RGB typically votes on the guidelines each June (Visit Meetings page for exact dates). Those guidelines then apply to leases with effective dates between October 1 of that […]
Vacancy Leases
The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) of 2019, effective June 14, 2019, eliminated the statutory vacancy rate and does not permit Rent Guidelines Boards to establish a separate vacancy rate. According to NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), the state agency responsible for administering the rent regulation laws, a one or two-year lease […]
Hotel Orders & Explanatory Statements
NYC Rent Guidelines Board Hotel Guidelines apply to leases for rent stabilized residential Class A hotels, Class B hotels, lodging houses, rooming houses and single room occupancy (SROs) buildings located in New York City. For a summary chart of all hotel orders enacted by the RGB, download the Hotel Summary Chart of RGB Hotel Rent Guidelines Orders […]
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Housing NYC: Rents, Markets & Trends 2023 is now available The NYC Rent Guidelines Board is delighted to offer the latest edition of our annual publication, Housing NYC: Rents, Markets and Trends 2023. With the most recent data on tenant income and affordability; economic trends; owner revenues and costs; multifamily mortgages; and changes in the […]
2019 Meetings and Hearings
Thursday, April 4, 2019 Public MeetingTime: 9:30 amLocation: Landmarks Preservation Commission*Conference RoomDavid N. Dinkins Municipal Building1 Centre Street, 9th FloorNew York, NY 10007*This location has the following accessibility option(s) available: Wheelchair AccessibleMap & DirectionsMeeting VideoApril 4, 2019 Agenda Thursday, April 18, 2019 Public MeetingTime: 9:30 amLocation: Landmarks Preservation Commission*Conference RoomDavid N. Dinkins Municipal Building1 Centre Street, 9th FloorNew York, […]
Apartment/Loft Orders & Explanatory Statements
NYC Rent Guidelines Board Apartment and Loft Guidelines apply to leases for rent stabilized apartments and lofts located in New York City. For a summary chart of all apartment rent guidelines orders enacted by the RGB, download the Apartment Summary Chart of RGB Apartment Rent Guidelines Orders effective through Sept. 30, 2024. For vacancy lease rent […]
Board & Staff
The RGB consists of nine members, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor. Two members are appointed to represent tenant interests. One of these serves a two-year term, and the other a three-year term. Two members are appointed to represent owner interests. Like the tenant members, one serves a two-year term, and the other […]
RGB Research Reports
Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) staff reports since 1996 are available online. Also available below are earlier special reports as well as archived versions of our annual publication, Housing NYC: Rents, Markets and Trends, and its predecessor, Rent Stabilized Housing in NYC, with research dating back to 1991. 2024 RGB Research 2024 Research Presentations 2023 RGB […]
Resources
Apartment Hunting Guide Visit our Apartment Hunting Guide, where topics include: Back to Top Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Visit our FAQ section, where topics include: Back to Top Housing & Legal Assistance Visit our Housing & Legal Assistance pages, where topics include: Back to Top Rent Regulation Laws Visit our Rent Regulation Laws pages. including information about: Back to […]
Meetings
2024 Meetings & Hearings NYC Rent Guidelines Board’s schedule of 2024 meetings and hearings (with links to meeting agendas, video and transcripts when avaiable). 2023 Meetings & Hearings NYC Rent Guidelines Board’s schedule of 2023 meetings and hearings (with links to meeting agendas, video and transcripts). 2022 Meetings & Hearings NYC Rent Guidelines Board’s schedule […]
Rent Guidelines
Apartment/Loft Orders & Explanatory Statements NYC Rent Guidelines Board Apartment and Loft Guidelines apply to leases for rent stabilized apartments and lofts located in New York City. Visit our Apartment/Loft Orders & Explanatory Statements page. Hotel Orders & Explanatory Statements NYC Rent Guidelines Board Hotel Guidelines apply to leases for rent stabilized residential Class A hotels, Class B hotels, lodging […]
About
About the RGB The NYC Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) is mandated to establish rent adjustments for the approximately one million dwelling units subject to the Rent Stabilization Law in New York City. The Board holds an annual series of public meetings and hearings to consider research from staff, and testimony from owners, tenants, advocacy groups […]