New York, NY Rent Control Laws 2026
Maximum rent increase limits and tenant rights information
2026 Rent Increase Limit
Maximum Annual Increase
3%
Under Rent Stabilization Law
Applicable Law
Rent Stabilization Law
NYC Admin Code 26-501
Rent Stabilized apartments. 2026: 1-year lease 3%, 2-year lease 4.5% (set by NYC Rent Guidelines Board vote). Annual increase typically 2-4%
Law Details
- Effective Date
- 1969-01-01
- Increase Type
- fixed
- Applicable Conditions
Applies to buildings built before 1975
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