New York State

Rent Stabilization

About one million NYC apartments are rent stabilized. In general, stabilization covers many buildings with 6+ apartments built before 1974, plus some newer buildings receiving tax benefits. Stabilized tenants receive limits on rent increases, renewal rights, and other protections. Building age alone does not prove an apartment is stabilized, so renters should check the apartment’s official rent history with NYS Homes and Community Renewal. (Updated Aug. 2026)