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Mamdani's rent freeze passes for 1 million units
Key takeaways
- The 7-1 decision by the independent board, consisting of mayoral appointees, applies to rent-stabilized apartments in buildings constructed before 1974 and buildings with certain tax breaks.
- The rent freeze goes into effect starting Oct. 1 and lasts until Sept. 30, 2027.
- Past iterations of the board have frozen the rent before, including under former Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) before rent increases under his successor and Mamdani s predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams (D).
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
The 7-1 decision by the independent board, consisting of mayoral appointees, applies to rent-stabilized apartments in buildings constructed before 1974 and buildings with certain tax breaks.
The rent freeze goes into effect starting Oct. 1 and lasts until Sept. 30, 2027.
Past iterations of the board have frozen the rent before, including under former Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) before rent increases under his successor and Mamdani s predecessor, former Mayor Eric Adams (D).
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