RENT GUIDELINES
Find out how much rent can increase in rent stabilized apartments,
lofts & hotels

On June 23, 2009, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board adopted renewal lease guidelines for rent stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels with lease effective dates between October 1, 2009 and September 30, 2010. The guidelines are contained in the Apartment & Loft Order #41 and Hotel Order #39, both of which may be viewed/downloaded from our website. In addition, Explanatory Statements for the Orders are also available.

• Apartment & Loft Guidelines
• Hotel Guidelines

Each year, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board adopts guidelines for rent stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels in NYC. You may view and download details of the current and previously issued guidelines for apartments, lofts and hotels in the Rent Guidelines section of our website.

For a summary chart of rent guidelines orders enacted by the RGB, download the apartment or hotel charts.

FAQs
A great place to get answers to the most frequently asked housing questions

Have a question? We may have the answer!

• How do I find a new apartment?
• Can I have a roommate?
• Am I allowed to sublet my apartment?
• May I break by lease?
• Is the rent I'm paying legal?
• Tell me how to get things fixed in my apartment

Answers to these and many other questions may be found in the FAQ section of the Housing Resources section of our website.

HOUSING RESEARCH
Read the research reports that the RGB uses to determine the guidelines

The NYC Rent Guidelines Board annually prepares six research studies:

• 2009 Price Index of Operating Costs
• 2009 Income and Expense Study
• 2009 Housing Supply Report
• 2009 Income and Affordability Study
• 2009 Mortgage Survey Report
• Changes to the Rent Stabilized Housing Stock in 2008

All six reports from 2009 may be read and downloaded in the Housing Research section of our website.

APARTMENT-HUNTING GUIDES
Looking for an apartment in NYC can be a challenge, but our online resources may help

RGB Apartment Guide
Whether you're new to the Big Apple or a lifelong resident, the Apartment Guide section of our website offers a wealth of useful resources, including a top-ten list of important info, apartment hunting links, what to know before you sign a lease and much more.

NYC Online Affordable Housing Resource Center
The NYC Affordable Housing Resource Center offers information on all aspects of City housing, including renting an apartment, buying a home, affordable housing lottery listings, apartment maintenance issues and more.