We know how ridiculously expensive rent in Brooklyn is for most of us, and how much any break can mean for our families. Mayor Bill de Blasio has some great news for some lucky tenants in New York City:
If you are one of the 1.6 million New Yorkers who lives in a rent stabilized apartment with a lease coming up for renewal between October 1, 2016 and September 30, 2017, this news affects you.
The NYC Rent Guidelines Board voted for a zero percent increase on one-year lease renewals for rent-stabilized apartments. The board also approved an increase of two percent on two-year leases, providing more stability for long-time renters. These changes will go into effect for all rent-stabilized leases signed after October 1st.
Last year’s rent freeze was the first in fifty years. And this year’s will mean even greater security for hundreds of thousands of working families.
The Rent Guidelines Board bases its decision on months of research into the costs and pressures facing owners and tenants alike, and on the voices of New Yorkers who engage in the Rent Guidelines Board’s public process.
If you are a tenant facing harassment or eviction, or if you have further questions about this update, we have new resources available to you when you call 311.
NYC Housing Connect is a great resource to apply for affordable housing.