New York City, NY Rent Control & Tenant Protection Rules (2026)

Not legal advice. LeaseHelper is a document automation service, not a law firm. This page summarises official sources and links each figure to them. Rules change — city figures are re-published every year — so check the "verified" date on each item and confirm with the agency before you act.

Which units are covered

rent stabilization typical

Rent stabilization generally applies to apartments in buildings with six or more units constructed before 1974 (other units can be stabilized through tax programs — check DHCR rent history).

min units: 6
built before: 1974-01-01

Rent Stabilization Law; 9 NYCRR pt. 2520 · official source · verified October 25, 2026

good cause exemptions

Homes NOT covered by Good Cause Eviction (NYC is covered automatically).

landlords owning 10 or fewer units in New York State
buildings with 10 or fewer apartments where the owner lives on site
rent-stabilized or rent-controlled units
units with government rent/income restrictions
condo and co-op units
buildings with a certificate of occupancy issued on or after Jan 1, 2009 (covered 30 years after that date)
units renting above 245% of Fair Market Rent
seasonal homes, hotels, dorms, manufactured homes, employer housing on job end, returning-sublessor units, certain facilities

N.Y. Real Prop. Law art. 6-A · official source · verified October 25, 2026

Maximum rent increase

stabilized lease pct Applies October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027

Rent Guidelines Board Order #58 (adopted June 25, 2026): 0% for one- and two-year renewal leases.

one year: 0
two year: 0

RGB Order #58 · official source · verified October 25, 2026

good cause local rent standard pct Applies May 4, 2026 onward

Good Cause Eviction: increases above inflation + 5% (capped at 10%) may be found unreasonable by a court. 2026 standard = 3.38% inflation + 5% = 8.38%.

8.38

N.Y. Real Prop. Law art. 6-A (§211 et seq.) · official source · verified October 25, 2026

Notice periods

rent increase notice days

Notice for increases over 5% or non-renewal: 30 days (under one year and no lease of 1+ year), 60 days (1–2 years or lease 1–<2 years), 90 days (2+ years or lease 2+ years).

under 1 year: 30
1 to 2 years: 60
over 2 years: 90
threshold: increase of more than 5% or non-renewal

N.Y. Real Prop. Law §226-c · official source · verified October 25, 2026

Just cause for eviction

good cause grounds

Permitted grounds for eviction or non-renewal of a Good Cause-covered unit.

nonpayment (unless due to an unreasonable increase)
substantial lease violation
nuisance or damage
vacate order
illegal activity
unreasonable refusal of access
landlord/family move-in (not if tenant is 65+ or disabled)
demolition or removal from market (clear and compelling evidence)
refusing reasonable lease changes noticed 30–90 days before expiration

N.Y. Real Prop. Law art. 6-A · official source · verified October 25, 2026

Relocation assistance

general payment

Not verified — no figure shown. No general relocation-payment requirement was found on the official pages reviewed. Not asserted either way.

Required notices

good cause notice

Since Aug 18, 2024 landlords must say whether Good Cause applies when offering or renewing a lease, giving non-renewal/termination notice, raising rent more than 5%, sending a 14-day rent demand, or filing an eviction.

HPD Good Cause Eviction Law Notice

N.Y. Real Prop. Law §231-c · official source · verified October 25, 2026

Penalties

violation

Not verified — no figure shown. Not stated on the pages read. Not asserted.

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Rules change — last verified October 25, 2026. Dataset: legal-facts/v1, jurisdiction ny-new-york-city.

New York City, NY rent rules