New York City · Rent Guidelines Board order
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Rent-stabilized apartments in New York City have a 0% increase (a rent freeze) for both one-year and two-year leases starting October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
A rent freeze: 0% for both one-year and two-year leases on rent-stabilized apartments, for leases starting October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (Order #58, adopted June 25, 2026).
Rent Guidelines Board orders #47–#58, by the year leases start (October 1).
Order #53 (2021) is not shown: it set 0% for the first six months of a one-year lease and 1.5% for the last six. Source: NYC Rent Guidelines Board (Apartment Guidelines Summary Chart).
| Period | Allowed | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
| 2016 | 0% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
| 2017 | 1.25% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
| 2018 | 1.5% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
| 2019 | 1.5% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
| 2020 | 0% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
| 2022 | 3.25% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
| 2023 | 3% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
| 2024 | 2.75% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
| 2025 | 3% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
| 2026 | 0% | NYC Rent Guidelines Board |
Recent changes
Rent Guidelines Board Order #58, dated June 25, 2026, sets 0% for one-year and two-year leases commencing between October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2027.
Official source: NYC Rent Guidelines Board: 2026-27 Apartment/Loft Order #58 ↗
§ 1 · The formula
Set by annual Board vote
Not a formula. The nine-member Rent Guidelines Board votes each June on the allowed increases for one- and two-year leases, after research and public hearings.
Law: Rent Stabilization Law; Rent Guidelines Board Apartment & Loft Order #58.
§ 2 · Coverage
§ 3 · Timing
Notice: Renewal-lease rules are set by NYS HCR; see the RGB FAQ.
Next change: The RGB votes in June 2027 on guidelines for leases starting October 1, 2027.
| Period | Allowed |
|---|---|
| Order #57 (10/1/25 – 9/30/26) | 1-yr 3.0% · 2-yr 4.5% |
| Order #56 (10/1/24 – 9/30/25) | 1-yr 2.75% · 2-yr 5.25% |
| Order #54 (10/1/22 – 9/30/23) | 1-yr 3.25% · 2-yr 5.0% |
§ 4 · Sources
“For a one -year lease commencing on or after October 1, 2026 and on or before September 30, 2027 : 0%”
“10/1/25 to 9/30/26 3.0% 4.5%”
“In general, if your building has six or more units and is not a condo or co-op”
See something out of date? The methodology page explains how we check figures.
§ 5 · Questions
Rent-stabilized apartments in New York City have a 0% increase (a rent freeze) for both one-year and two-year leases starting October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Not a formula. The nine-member Rent Guidelines Board votes each June on the allowed increases for one- and two-year leases, after research and public hearings.
Apartments that are not rent stabilized (market-rate units, most condos and co-ops, most buildings under six units). Rent-controlled apartments follow a different system. The guideline applies to vacant units that become occupied during the order, but only one guideline adjustment per guideline year.
The RGB votes in June 2027 on guidelines for leases starting October 1, 2027.
From NYC Rent Guidelines Board: “2026-27 Apartment/Loft Order #58”, which we last checked on October 17, 2026. Always confirm with the agency before relying on it.
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