June 18, 2026
Tenant advocates made the case on Tuesday evening at Symphony Space for a rent freeze. The final Rent Guidelines Board public hearing before the panel votes on June 25th drew about a hundred attendees. Those wishing to address the Board were required to sign up in advance and, when called, to limit their statements to just a few minutes. For the most part it was tenant after tenant testifying that an increase would be a hardship and, in some cases, even force them to move. One person, speaking in favor of an increase, was loudly boo’d by the audience. CAAAV (Committee Against Anti-Asian Violence) and Make the Road NY members also addressed the Board. Last year, the Board approved increases of 3% for one-year leases and 4.5% for two-year leases.
From RGB Webpage:
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Public Meeting
(Final Vote)
Time: 7:00 P.M.
(Doors will open at 6:00 P.M.)
*Location: El Museo del Barrio
1230 5th Avenue at 104th Street
New York, NY 10029
Final Vote on lease adjustments for rent stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels. Members of the public can attend this meeting in person or may livestream the meeting via the RGB’s YouTube channel.
In order to ensure that the members of the Rent Guidelines Board are able to deliberate, and that members of the Board are able to participate meaningfully in the public meeting, items that are reasonably likely to disrupt the proceedings, such as noisemakers and drums, are prohibited and may not be brought into the meeting venue. Doors will open at 6:00 P.M. We strongly encourage you to arrive early to avoid delays and help speed the entry of all members of the public. Your cooperation, patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.
*This location has the following accessibility option(s) available: Wheelchair Accessible
