NYC Apartments

Rent-Stabilized Apartments in NYC (2026)

About 1 million NYC apartments are rent stabilized under a program limiting annual rent increases. For leases beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, the maximum increase is 2.75% for 1-year leases and 5.25% for 2-year leases.

What to look for in a rent-stabilized NYC apartment

  • Buildings with 6+ units built before 1974 are commonly stabilized
  • J-51 and 421-a tax abatements create newer rent-stabilized units
  • Preferential rent is locked in for your entire tenancy under HSTPA 2019
  • DHCR rent history is the only authoritative source for verification
  • Stabilized tenants have guaranteed lease renewal rights

Want a deeper dive? Read our full Is My NYC Apartment Rent Stabilized? guide.

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