rent regulation

A railroad apartment near a bridge in Queens, New York CIty.
Roommates + Landlords
I pay preferential rent and I'm getting new roommates. How do I avoid a rent hike?
By Celia Young |May 13, 2024 - 3:30PM
New York City style apartment buildings exterior view with windows and fire escapes
The Search
Rents grew seven times faster than wages in NYC last year
By Celia Young |May 8, 2024 - 11:30AM
Renovation concept - room in old building during restoration stock photo
Affordable Housing
My landlord wants to renovate my rent-stabilized apartment. Can I pay for the upgrade to avoid a rent hike?
By Celia Young |May 1, 2024 - 3:30PM
A block of brown apartments in NYC.
Affordable Housing
NY raises cap on rent increases at newly renovated rent-stabilized buildings
By Celia Young |April 24, 2024 - 4:00PM
The skyline of Manhattan from Park Slope, Brooklyn.
The Search
I found out my apartment used to be rent stabilized. Here’s how I determined if it was legally deregulated
By Celia Young |April 23, 2024 - 11:00AM
Beautiful sunset after heavy rain shot in East Harlem, New York.
Affordable Housing
How to freeze your rent through two NYC programs
By Celia Young |April 3, 2024 - 1:30PM