The RGB consists of nine members, all of whom are appointed by the Mayor. Two members are appointed to represent tenant interests. One of these serves a two-year term, and the other a three-year term. Two members are appointed to represent owner interests. Like the tenant members, one serves a two-year term, and the other a three-year term. Five members (including the chairperson) are appointed to represent the general public. One of these serves a two-year term, another a three-year term and two serve four-year terms. The chairperson serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.

More information about the RGB members, as well a history of the Board and other information, can be found in An Introduction to the Rent Guidelines Board.

RGB staff members may be contacted by phone at 212-385-2934. Board and staff members may also be contacted via e-mail, fax or postal mail at:

E-mail the Board
board@housingnyc.com

E-mail the Chair
chair@housingnyc.com

E-mail the Staff
ask@housingnyc.com

Fax
212-385-2554

Postal Mail
NYC Rent Guidelines Board
51 Chambers Street, Suite 202
New York, NY 10007

MAYOR BLOOMBERG APPOINTS JONATHAN KIMMEL AS CHAIRMAN OF THE NYC RENT GUIDELINES BOARD

On February 26, 2010, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced the appointment of Jonathan Kimmel as Chairman of the New York City Rent Guidelines Board, effective February 5, 2010. The press release announcing the appointment may be read on nyc.gov.