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Rent Stabilized Buildings

52,649+ buildings likely covered by rent stabilization

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Important: Verify Status

These buildings likely contain rent stabilized units based on building characteristics. Always verify with the landlord and request a rent history from DHCR before signing a lease.

52,649+
Likely RS Buildings
Pre-1974
Built Before
6+
Minimum Units
Protected
Tenant Rights

Rent Stabilization Benefits

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Limited Increases
Capped annual rent hikes
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Lease Renewal
Right to renew
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Succession Rights
Family can inherit
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Legal Protection
Anti-harassment laws

Likely Rent Stabilized Buildings by Borough

Understanding Rent Stabilization in NYC

Rent stabilization is NYC's most extensive tenant protection program, covering approximately 1 million apartments. Buildings are generally rent stabilized if they:

  • Were built before January 1, 1974
  • Have 6 or more units
  • Haven't been legally deregulated (through high-rent vacancy or substantial rehabilitation)

How to Verify Rent Stabilization

  1. Ask the landlord: They're required to provide a rent stabilization rider with your lease
  2. Request rent history: Contact DHCR to get the apartment's official rent history
  3. Check the lease: Look for a rent stabilization lease rider addendum
  4. Use StreetSmart: Our building profiles indicate likely rent stabilization status

2024-2025 Rent Guidelines

The NYC Rent Guidelines Board sets maximum annual increases for rent stabilized apartments:

  • 1-year lease: 2.75% increase (2024-2025)
  • 2-year lease: 5.25% increase (2024-2025)

These limits apply to lease renewals only. Initial rent may be set by the landlord if the apartment was legally vacant.

Rent stabilization resources

Last updated: 2025-12-22Data sourcesHow scoring worksRenter checklist