How the Rent Freeze Will Work for Your Next Lease: A Guide for Tenants

The Rent Guidelines Board approved a 0% rent increase for one- and two-year rent-stabilized leases in New York City, fulfilling a key campaign promise by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The 7-1 vote, which included unanimous support from the mayor's six appointees, will impact over 1 million stabilized apartments, with tenants like Stephen White in Crown Heights benefiting from the freeze.