N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 26, ch. 3 § 26-404
City rent agency; division of housing and community renewal (City Rent and Rehabilitation Law)
Operative Text
The division of housing and community renewal shall have charge of and conduct through its own counsel any proceeding under this chapter of the code, except for the provisions of subdivision m of section 26-405 and section 26-406 of this chapter which shall be under the jurisdiction of the department of finance and such other agency as the mayor shall designate. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1992/040 and L.L. 2009/044 .
Section 26-404 of the New York City Administrative Code establishes which government bodies are responsible for overseeing rent regulation proceedings under Chapter 26. The New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is designated as the primary agency, handling most proceedings through its own legal counsel. Certain matters—specifically those covered by subdivision m of Section 26-405 and Section 26-406—fall instead under the jurisdiction of the Department of Finance or another agency the mayor may designate.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 26-404, property owners subject to rent regulation should be aware that the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal is the principal agency handling most regulatory proceedings, including enforcement actions, through its own counsel. Operators generally direct correspondence, filings, and responses related to most rent regulation matters to DHCR, while financial and tax-related matters under Sections 26-405(m) and 26-406 are routed to the Department of Finance or a mayoral designee. Knowing which agency has jurisdiction over a given matter helps ensure that filings and responses reach the correct body.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 26-404 clarifies that tenants seeking to raise issues under most provisions of Chapter 26 would generally interact with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal, which conducts proceedings through its own counsel. For matters specifically governed by Section 26-405(m) or Section 26-406, the relevant agency is the Department of Finance or another mayoral designee rather than DHCR. Tenants navigating rent regulation complaints may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization to identify which agency handles their particular type of concern.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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