Housing NYC: Rents, Markets and Trends 2009
The RGB's annual compendium of research is now available for purchase exclusively through CityStore

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board proudly presents the latest
edition of our year-end publication, Housing NYC: Rents, Markets and Trends 2009. With the most recent information on economic trends; owner revenues and costs; housing supply changes; multifamily mortgages; and tenant income and affordability, Housing NYC is an extensive compilation of research on the state of New York City’s rental housing market.

Housing NYC: Rents, Markets and Trends 2009 features all six NYC Rent Guidelines Board studies produced this year: Income and Expense Study; Price Index of Operating Costs; Income and Affordability Study; Housing Supply Report; Mortgage Survey Report and Changes to the Rent Stabilized Housing Stock in NYC in 2008. In addition, the book contains 2009-2010 apartment, loft and hotel guidelines adopted by the Board; recently released data from the 2008 NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey and a glossary of rent regulation terms.

Housing NYC, published in both printed book and CD format, may be ordered by phone, mail, or in person exclusively through CityStore. For more ordering information, please contact CityStore by dialing 311 (from within NYC) or 212-NEW-YORK (from outside NYC). Price: $30 (plus tax & shipping)

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 (in pdf format).

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:

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

All reports from 2009 and prior years 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.