New York City will freeze rent for 1m apartments in big victory for Mamdani

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• New York City will freeze rent for 1m apartments in big victory for Mamdani.

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• The rent freeze aims to control costs for NYC renters, starting October 2026, amid rising expenses.

  according to Business Insider

• "Building owners are simultaneously cost-burdened, squeezed by rising insurance premiums, fuel costs, and property taxes that the rent guidelines process doesn't control," he wrote.

  according to Business Insider

• With the vote, tenants of rent-stabilized apartments won’t see a hike on their lease renewals starting October 1.

  according to Truthout

• The decision will provide relief to tenants in more than 1m rent-stabilized apartments, representing over 40% of the city’s rental housing.

  according to The Guardian — US News +1

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