HOUSING NYC 2011 BOOK
The RGB's annual compendium of research is now available for purchase exclusively through CityStore

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board is proud to offer the newest edition of our year-end publication, Housing NYC: Rents, Markets and Trends 2011. With the latest information on housing supply changes; tenant income and affordability; owner revenues and costs; economic trends; and multifamily mortgages, Housing NYC is an wide-ranging compendium of research on the state of the City’s rental market.

Housing NYC: Rents, Markets and Trends 2011 comprises all six of the Rent Guidelines Board studies released in 2011: the Price Index of Operating Costs; the Income and Expense Study; the Income and Affordability Study; the Housing Supply Report; the Mortgage Survey Report and the Changes to the Rent Stabilized Housing Stock in NYC in 2010 study. In addition, the book contains the 2011-12 apartment, loft and hotel guidelines adopted by the Board, a glossary of rent regulation terms and comprehensive data from the most recent NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey.

Housing NYC, published in both printed book and CD format, may be ordered by phone, mail, or in person exclusively through CityStore. For more ordering information, please contact CityStore by dialing 311 (from within NYC) or 212-NEW-YORK (from outside NYC). Price: $30 for either the book or CD; $50 for both (plus tax & shipping).

RENT GUIDELINES
Find out how much rent can increase in rent stabilized apartments,
lofts & hotels

The latest NYC Rent Guidelines Board renewal lease guidelines for rent stabilized apartments, lofts and hotels are effective October 1, 2011 through September 30, 2012.

You may view and download details of the current and previously issued guidelines for apartments, lofts and hotels in the Rent Guidelines section of our website.

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On March 24, 2011, the Court of Appeals reversed and dismissed the petitions challenging the minimum dollar increases under Rent Guidelines Board Orders 40 and 41. As a result of this decision, the minimum dollar increases adopted by the Rent Guidelines Board in Orders 40 and 41 are valid and in effect for leases covered by those orders. A copy of this decision is available on the Court of Appeals website (in pdf format).

INFORMATION REGARDING RENT LAW RENEWAL
Rent law renewed through 2015

On June 24, 2011, the state legislature and the Governor enacted the renewal of rent stabilization for four years.

For a summary of the major changes and for more information, please see our page on the Rent Act of 2011.

HOUSING RESEARCH
Read the research reports that the RGB uses to determine the guidelines

The NYC Rent Guidelines Board annually prepares six research studies:

• Price Index of Operating Costs
• Income and Expense Study
• Housing Supply Report
• Income and Affordability Study
• Mortgage Survey Report
• Changes to the Rent Stabilized Housing Stock

The 2011 version of all six reports have been released. These reports, as well as those from prior years, may be read and downloaded in the Housing Research section of our website.

FAQs
A great place to get answers to the most frequently asked housing questions

Have a question? We may have the answer!

• How do I find a new apartment?
• Can I have a roommate?
• Am I allowed to sublet my apartment?
• May I break by lease?
• Is the rent I'm paying legal?
• How can I get something fixed in my apartment?

Answers to these and many other questions may be found in the FAQ section of the Housing Resources section of our website.

APARTMENT-HUNTING GUIDES
Looking for an apartment in NYC can be a challenge, but our online resources may help

RGB Apartment Guide
Whether you're new to the Big Apple or a lifelong resident, the Apartment Guide section of our website offers a wealth of useful resources, including a top-ten list of important info, apartment hunting links, what to know before you sign a lease and much more.

NYC Online Affordable Housing Resource Center
The NYC Affordable Housing Resource Center offers information on all aspects of City housing, including renting an apartment, buying a home, affordable housing lottery listings, apartment maintenance issues and more.