Tenants

Information and programs for low-income renters, Rent Stabilized tenants, and those in search of an affordable apartment
Rent News
Updates on Municipalities that Adopt the Emergency Tenant Protection Act (ETPA)

On June 18, 2025, the New York State Court of Appeals decision upheld the City of Kingston's vacancy study and adoption of the ETPA.

ETPA Updates


 

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Important Notices and Recently Revised Documents


 

Housing Resources And Referrals

Conduct a Rent Regulated Building or Case Status Search

 

Translated Documents and Contact Information

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By phone:Rent Info Line: 1 (833) 499-0343In Person, by appointment only:Visit one of our borough rent offices

Additional Resources

Rent Regulation Glossary

Glossary of Rent Regulation Terms

Common Rent Regulation Issues

Quicklinks and information about the most common Rent Regulation issues

Online Services for Tenants
Tenants of rent regulated apartments can visit the Tenant's Online Services page to check the status of a case using its docket number, perform a rent regulated building search, and access Rent Connect to file certain applications online.

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Find information, submit online applications, and respond to MCI applications.

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