2023 Meetings and Hearings – Rent Guidelines Board

Reports presented at each meeting are available in the RGB Research Reports section of our website.

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Public Meeting
Time: 9:30 A.M

Location: Landmarks Preservation Commission Conference Room*
David N. Dinkins Municipal Building
1 Centre Street, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10007
*This location has the following accessibility option(s) available: Wheelchair Accessible

The Board will be meeting to discuss the 2023 Income and Expense Study. Members of the public can attend this meeting in person or may livestream the meeting via the RGB’s YouTube channel.

Thursday, April 13, 2023

Public Meeting
Time: 9:30 A.M

The Board will be meeting in person to discuss the 2023 Income and Affordability Study. Members of the public can attend this meeting in person or may livestream the meeting via the RGB’s YouTube channel.

Thursday, April 20, 2023

Public Meeting
Time: 9:30 A.M

The Board will be meeting in person to discuss the 2023 Price Index of Operating Costs and 2023 Mortgage Survey Report. Members of the public can attend this meeting in person or may livestream the meeting via the RGB’s YouTube channel.

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Public Meeting
Time: 9:30 A.M
Invited Tenant Groups: 9:45 A.M. – 12:15 P.M.
Invited Owner Groups: 1:00 P.M. – 3:30 P.M.
There will be a break in the meeting from 12:15 P.M. until 1 P.M.

The Board will be meeting in person to hear testimony from invited tenant and owner groups. Members of the public can attend this meeting in person or may livestream the meeting via the RGB’s YouTube channel.

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Public Meeting
(Preliminary Vote)
Time: 7:00 P.M.

Location: The Great Hall at Cooper Union*
7 East 7th Street
Corner of 3rd Ave. (Basement)
New York, NY 10003
*This location has the following accessibility option(s) available: Wheelchair Accessible

COVID-19 protocols at Cooper Union require the following: In order to enter the meeting, you must show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test by a third party (not home test) within three days of the meeting, or a negative rapid test result taken by a third party (not home test) on the same day as the meeting. Masks are optional. If unable to attend the meeting, you may instead view the meeting via YouTube.

Preliminary Vote on proposed lease adjustments for rent stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels. The Board will be meeting in person. Members of the public can attend this meeting in person or may livestream the meeting via the RGB’s YouTube channel.

Thursday, May 25, 2023

Public Meeting
Time: 9:30 A.M

The Board will be meeting in person. Members of the public can attend this meeting in person or may livestream the meeting via the RGB’s YouTube channel.

Monday, June 5, 2023

Public Hearing
(In-Person Public Testimony)
Time: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
*Location: Main Theatre of
Hostos Community College/CUNY
450 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10451
*Interpretation Available: Spanish. This location has the following accessibility option(s) available: Wheelchair Accessible

Map & Directions
Agenda
Hearing Video
Transcript
Public can livestream meeting via RGB’s YouTube channel but must participate in-person.
Note that pre-registration for the June 5 hearing is now closed. If you wish to speak at this hearing, you may register on-site between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Monday, June 12, 2023

Public Hearing
(In-Person Public Testimony)
Time: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
*Location: Jamaica Performing Arts Center
Auditorium
153-10 Jamaica Avenue
Jamaica, NY 11432
Please be advised that due to hazardous air quality issues, the hearing originally scheduled for Thursday, June 8 has been rescheduled for Monday, June 12, 2023.
*Interpretation Available: Spanish. This location has the following accessibility option(s) available: Wheelchair Accessible

Map & Directions
Agenda
Hearing Video
Transcript
Public can livestream meeting via RGB’s YouTube channel but must participate in-person.
Note that pre-registration for the June 12 hearing is now closed. You can also register to speak on-site at the in-person hearings from 5-8pm.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Public Hearing
(Virtual Public Testimony)
Time: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Agenda
Hearing Video
Transcript
Registration for the June 13 RGB virtual public hearing has now closed.
If you have pre-registered to speak at the virtual public hearing, the public may participate in the hearing online by going to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87645954472 (passcode: 629520), or by telephone by dialing 646-558-8656 (then when prompted, entering Meeting ID: 876 4595 4472; then when prompted for Participant ID, press # to be connected to the meeting).
Public can livestream meeting via RGB’s YouTube channel but must participate via Zoom or telephone.

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Public Hearing
(In-Person Public Testimony)
Time: 5:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
*Location: St. Francis College
Auditorium
179 Livingston Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Note new location of St. Francis College.
*Interpretation Available: Spanish. This location has the following accessibility option(s) available: Wheelchair Accessible.

Map & Directions
Agenda
Hearing Video
Transcript
Public can livestream meeting via RGB’s YouTube channel but must participate via Zoom or telephone.
Note that pre-registration for the June 15 hearing is now closed. You can also register to speak on-site at the in-person hearings from 5-8pm.

Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Public Meeting
(Final Vote)
Time: 7:00 P.M.
NEW LOCATION:
Assembly Hall
Hunter College
East 69th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues
New York, NY 10065
*This location has the following accessibility option(s) available: Wheelchair Accessible

Please note the change in venue for the Final Vote being held Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.: Assembly Hall, Hunter College, East 69th Street between Park and Lexington Avenues, New York, NY 10065.

Final Vote on proposed lease adjustments for rent stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels. The Board will be meeting in person. Members of the public can attend this meeting in person or may livestream the meeting via the RGB’s YouTube channel.

In order to ensure that the members of the Rent Guidelines Board are able to deliberate, and that members of the Board are able to participate meaningfully in the public meeting, items that are reasonably likely to disrupt the proceedings, such as noisemakers and drums, are prohibited and may not be brought into the meeting venue. Doors will open at 6:00 P.M. We strongly encourage you to arrive early to avoid delays and help speed the entry of all members of the public. Your cooperation, patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

Meeting agendas will be posted online at least one day prior to each meeting, unless otherwise unavailable.

Video of past RGB public meetings, hearings, and votes are available on the RGB’s YouTube channel.

In order to ensure that the members of the Rent Guidelines Board are able to deliberate and to hear members of the public with regard to lease adjustments, and that members of the public are able to participate meaningfully in the public meeting and hearing process, items that are reasonably likely to disrupt the proceedings, such as noisemakers and drums, are prohibited and may not be brought into meeting and hearing venues. We encourage you to arrive early to avoid delays and help speed the entry of all members of the public. Your cooperation, patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.

NOTE: The Rent Guidelines Board reserves the right to cancel or reschedule public meetings and amend meeting agendas.