Rent Regulation Keeps New York, New York

Policy Brief | Apr. 2025

Rent Regulation Keeps New York, New York

Summary:

Rent regulation is the backbone of affordability and stability for over 2 million New Yorker tenants. Drawing on data from the 2023 New York City Housing and Vacancy Study (HVS), this fact sheet highlights who lives in NYC's regulated housing and why it's such a vital resource for keeping NYC livable and accessible for low-income New Yorkers.

Issues: Affordable Housing

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