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NYC Rent Guidelines Board Proposes 0% to 2% Increase for Stabilized Apartments

May 12, 2026
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NYC Rent Guidelines Board Proposes 0% to 2% Increase for Stabilized Apartments

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New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board has approved a preliminary 0% to 2% rent increase range for one-year leases, advancing Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s campaign pledge to freeze rents for one million stabilized units. A final vote is scheduled for June. While tenant advocates support the move to combat rising living costs, property owners warn that surging insurance, tax, and maintenance.

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