Rent Stabilization Law (RSL)
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 26-501 to 26-520 (Rent Stabilization Law of 1969, as recodified by Ch. 907, Laws of 1985)
The Rent Stabilization Law of 1969 (NYC Admin Code Title 26, Chapter 4, §§ 26-501 to 26-520) is the governing statute for rent-stabilized housing in New York City. Section 26-504 (Application) generally covers Class A multiple dwellings of six or more units completed after February 1, 1947 (not owned as a co-op or condo), with exemptions, plus certain hotels and units that entered stabilization via tax benefits such as J-51 or 421-a. The chapter establishes the NYC Rent Guidelines Board (§ 26-510) and is administered and enforced by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR, now operating under HCR).
Who must comply
Other HCR regulations
MCI / IAI Increases
9 NYCRR § 2522.4; N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 26-511(c) (MCI and IAI rent adjustments)
Rent Stabilization Code (RSC)
9 NYCRR Parts 2520-2531 (Rent Stabilization Code)
HSTPA 2019
Ch. 36, Laws of 2019 (Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019)
ETPA 1974
Emergency Tenant Protection Act of 1974, Ch. 576, Laws of 1974 (N.Y. Unconsol. Laws §§ 8621-8634)
DHCR Rent Registration
N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 26-517 (incl. § 26-517(e)); 9 NYCRR Part 2528 (Rent Stabilization Code — Rent Registration)
HSTPA
Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019
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