Statutory cap, exemptions, and notice rules under N.Y. Unconsol. Law §§ 8621–8634 (Emergency Tenant Protection Act) / N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law
New York City has one of the most comprehensive rent stabilization programs in the country (DHCR-administered). Increases for stabilized units are set annually by the NYC Rent Guidelines Board. Outside NYC, municipalities may opt into the ETPA; several upstate cities have done so.
| Rule | Requirement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide cap | None | N.Y. Unconsol. Law §§ 8621–8634 (Emergency Tenant Protection Act) / N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law |
| 2025 maximum increase | No limit | — |
| Notice required | Typically 30–60 days written notice | State landlord-tenant law |
| Retaliation prohibited | Yes — increases cannot be retaliatory or discriminatory | Federal Fair Housing Act + state law |
Even where a cap applies, the following unit types are typically not covered:
If your unit is exempt, the landlord may raise rent to any market-rate amount with proper notice.
These New York cities currently have or are actively developing rent stabilization ordinances. Caps and covered-unit definitions vary — check your city's municipal code or housing authority for the current allowable increase.
New York has no statewide rent increase cap. Some cities and counties have local ordinances — check your specific municipality.
Yes — while New York has no statewide cap, local governments are permitted to enact rent control ordinances, and some have.
In New York, landlords must generally provide at least 30 days' written notice before increasing rent for month-to-month tenants. For covered units under N.Y. Unconsol. Law §§ 8621–8634 (Emergency Tenant Protection Act) / N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law, any increase above the allowable cap requires proper written notice and may require additional disclosures.
In New York, there is no statewide cap. The increase can be any amount as long as proper notice is given and the increase is not retaliatory or discriminatory.
Statutory data sourced from published New York law (N.Y. Unconsol. Law §§ 8621–8634 (Emergency Tenant Protection Act) / N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law), BLS Consumer Price Index (2024–2025), and state agency publications. Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates for median rent. Last updated April 29, 2026. This page is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.
