Rent-Stabilized Apartments in Port Richmond, Staten Island (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 apartment in Port Richmond

Rent-Stabilized Apartments come with specific considerations that vary by building and neighborhood. In Port Richmond specifically, these are the factors that matter most:

•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

How to verify a rent-stabilized listing

Listings often over-promise on amenities. Before you sign a lease for a claimed rent-stabilized apartment in Port Richmond, run through this verification checklist:

✓Request a DHCR rent history for free at hcr.ny.gov (2-4 week turnaround)
✓Check for a rent stabilization rider in your lease — required by law
✓Verify the building was built before 1974 via NYC Open Data PLUTO records
✓Look up J-51 or 421-a status on NYC Department of Finance property records
✓Ask the landlord directly and get the answer in writing

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Are rent-stabilized apartments common in Port Richmond?

Rent-Stabilized Apartments availability in Port Richmond varies by building type, era, and individual landlord policies. Port Richmond is in Staten Island. Use DwellCheck to filter specific addresses by your criteria.

How much do rent-stabilized apartments cost in Port Richmond?

Rent prices in Port Richmond vary widely; check specific listings for current market rates. Rent-Stabilized Apartments in Port Richmond typically carry a small rent premium over comparable non-rent-stabilized units. Verify the asking price against neighborhood medians before signing.

How do I find legitimate rent-stabilized apartments listings in Port Richmond?

Start with StreetEasy, Zillow, and RentHop filtered by your specific criteria. Cross-reference any listing you find on DwellCheck to see the building's HPD violations, 311 complaints, and livability data before you commit.

Is Port Richmond a good neighborhood for rent-stabilized apartment hunters?

Port Richmond is in Staten Island. Whether Port Richmond works for your specific rent-stabilized requirements depends on the building, not just the neighborhood. Check individual addresses.

How is transit from Port Richmond?

Port Richmond transit access varies by block. Commute times to Midtown and Downtown Manhattan vary by station and line.

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