Can NYC landlords raise rents during the pandemic?

… With so much uncertainty about the coronavirus outbreak and its impact on the economy it seems unconscionable that any landlord would raise the rent in NYC for a tenant who is up for renewal right now  … they intend to be flexible if tenants cant pay their rent and many will likely not ask for serious increases …

By Emily Myers |April 6, 2020 - 9:30AM
With layoffs soaring, calls increase for a NYC rent freeze

… The number of coronavirusrelated layoffs is soaring and Goldman Sachs is … Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris in calling for a freeze on rents and mortgage payments in New York  Rent should be frozen for as long as mortgages are frozen if …

By Alanna Schubach |March 20, 2020 - 4:15PM