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Rent Guidelines Board grants rent freeze, but landlords warn of housing distress

New York Amsterdam News

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July 2, 2026

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Rent-stabilized tenants are praising Mayor Zohran Mamdani: Just as promised, tenants living in New York City’s 2.3 million rental units. The post Rent Guidelines Board grants rent freeze, but landlords warn of housing distress appeared first on New York Amsterdam News.

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ABC7 New York

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· Jun 25, 2026

NYC Rent Guidelines Board to vote possible rent freeze; rally planned

NYC Rent Guidelines Board to vote possible rent freeze; rally planned

Bisnow News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Rent Freeze Approved On All Stabilized Leases, Delivering On Mamdani Pledge

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board on Thursday night voted to freeze rents on one- and two-year leases in the city's 1 million rent-stabilized apartments, fulfilling a key campaign promise for Mayor Zohran Mamdani.

The Hill

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mamdani's rent freeze passes for 1 million units

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board on Thursday approved Mayor Zohran Mamdani's (D) two-year rent freeze proposal for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. The 7-1 decision by the independent board, consisting of mayoral appointees, applies to rent-stabilized apartments in buildings constructed before 1974 and buildings with certain tax breaks. The rent freeze goes into effect starting Oct....

The Motley Fool

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· Jun 24, 2026

How Real Estate Investors Can Legally Screen Tenants, Protect Cash Flow, and Stay on the Right Side of Fair Housing Laws

How landlords can screen tenants to cut risk while staying within Fair Housing rules.

Off The Press

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· Jun 26, 2026

New York City freezes rents as Mamdani’s socialist vision takes shape

New York City housing authority voted Thursday to freeze rents for up to two years. The Rent Guidelines Board passed the rules in a 7-1 vote, and they will impact about one million rent-controlled apartments for tenants with one-year or two-year leases, Reuters reported. Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has vowed to enact socialist policies in []...Click to read more

Novara Media

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· Jun 26, 2026

Mamdani Secures Rent Freeze for One Million New York Apartments

A New York City housing board appointed by mayor Zohran Mamdani has approved a rent freeze that will affect around a million homes. The Rent Guidelines Board on Thursday voted 7-1 for a 0 increase on one-year and two-year leases in the city’s rent-stabilised apartments.​ Mamdani appointed the majority of the board’s members in early []

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Related coverage for "Rent Guidelines Board grants rent freeze, but landlords warn of housing distress": ABC7 New York — NYC Rent Guidelines Board to vote possible rent freeze; rally planned . Bisnow News — Rent Freeze Approved On All Stabilized Leases, Delivering On Mamdani Pledge. The Hill — Mamdani's rent freeze passes for 1 million units. The Motley Fool — How Real Estate Investors Can Legally Screen Tenants, Protect Cash Flow, and Stay on the Right Side of Fair Housing Laws. Off The Press — New York City freezes rents as Mamdani’s socialist vision takes shape. Novara Media — Mamdani Secures Rent Freeze for One Million New York Apartments