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NYC Board Approves Historic 2026-27 Rent Freeze

6/26/2026

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  • The New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 to adopt Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent-freeze, Oct. 1 2026 through Sept. 30 2027.
  • Mamdani said the freeze, which applies to rent-stabilized units in pre-1974 buildings and those with tax abatements, is historic and pledges affordable-housing construction.
  • The vote follows primary wins by progressives Claire Valdez, Darializa Avila Chevalier and Brad Lander, prompting Hakeem Jeffries to urge Democrats to focus on defeating President Donald Trump.