Rent Increase Rules in New York City, New York
This page combines the verified New York baseline with a separately reviewed New York City local-rule snapshot.
Statewide baseline
New York does not use one statewide percentage cap or one universal rent-increase notice period for every rental. For a non-rent-regulated renewal with an increase of 5% or more, Real Property Law § 226-c generally requires 30, 60, or 90 days' advance written notice based on the longer of occupancy or lease term. Good Cause Eviction can add a local rent-standard and notice analysis for covered units in New York City and participating localities, while rent-stabilized and other regulated housing follows separate rules. Because the correct notice period depends on the 5% trigger, occupancy, lease term, regulatory status, locality, and exemptions, Max Rental Tools keeps automated New York notice timing gated until those inputs are confirmed.
State reference: N.Y. Real Property Law § 226-c; Real Property Law art. 6-A (Good Cause Eviction); applicable rent-regulation rules
State official source Editorial & verification policyVerified New York City local-rule snapshot
For NYC rent-stabilized apartments with leases commencing October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, Rent Guidelines Board Order #57 permits 3% for a one-year lease and 4.5% for a two-year lease. Coverage, lawful base rent, vacancy rules, and other regulated-housing requirements still require unit-specific review.
Current listed local maximum: 3% · 10/1/25–9/30/26
One-year lease: 3%
Two-year lease: 4.5%
Local source reviewed: 2026-09-16
Official local-rule sourceCoverage, exemptions, lawful base rent, banking rules, registration, tenancy type, and property-specific facts can still change the result.
New York City rent increase quick answer
State baseline: New York does not use one statewide percentage cap or one universal rent-increase notice period for every rental. For a non-rent-regulated renewal with an increase of 5% or more, Real Property Law § 226-c generally requires 30, 60, or 90 days' advance written notice based on the longer of occupancy or lease term. Good Cause Eviction can add a local rent-standard and notice analysis for covered units in New York City and participating localities, while rent-stabilized and other regulated housing follows separate rules. Because the correct notice period depends on the 5% trigger, occupancy, lease term, regulatory status, locality, and exemptions, Max Rental Tools keeps automated New York notice timing gated until those inputs are confirmed.
Local rule: For NYC rent-stabilized apartments with leases commencing October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, Rent Guidelines Board Order #57 permits 3% for a one-year lease and 4.5% for a two-year lease. Coverage, lawful base rent, vacancy rules, and other regulated-housing requirements still require unit-specific review.
Last verified: 2026-09-16
Official source: Local source linked above.
Common questions
Does New York City have separate rent increase rules?
For NYC rent-stabilized apartments with leases commencing October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, Rent Guidelines Board Order #57 permits 3% for a one-year lease and 4.5% for a two-year lease. Coverage, lawful base rent, vacancy rules, and other regulated-housing requirements still require unit-specific review.
Where should I start?
Start with the verified New York baseline, then check the rules for the property and tenancy type.