N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 26, ch. 4 § 26-502
Additional findings and declaration of emergency (New York City Rent Stabilization Law of 1969)
Operative Text
The council hereby finds that a serious public emergency continues to exist in the housing of a considerable number of persons within the city of New York and will continue to exist on and after April 1, 2024 and hereby reaffirms and repromulgates the findings and declaration set forth in section 26-501 of this title. (L.L. 2015/026, 3/30/2015, eff. 3/30/2015; Am. L.L. 2018/085, 3/27/2018, eff. 3/27/2018; Am. L.L. 2022/069, 6/27/2022, eff. 6/27/2022; Am. L.L. 2024/047, 3/25/2024, eff. 3/25/2024)
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 26-501 and 26-502 together establish the legal foundation for New York City's rent stabilization system by formally declaring that a serious housing emergency exists and continues to exist within the city. The City Council's finding of emergency — most recently reaffirmed through April 1, 2024 — is what legally justifies the ongoing application of rent stabilization laws to a large portion of the city's rental housing stock. Without this declared emergency, the regulatory framework that limits rent increases and protects tenancy rights would lack its statutory basis.
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Property owners and managers operating under New York City's rent stabilization system should understand that §§ 26-501 and 26-502 form the foundational legal authority for that system's continued existence. Because the City Council has repeatedly reaffirmed the housing emergency declaration — most recently in 2024 — the rent stabilization obligations that flow from it remain in full legal effect. Compliant operators generally treat the stabilization framework as an ongoing regulatory reality rather than a temporary or expiring set of rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in New York City, §§ 26-501 and 26-502 represent the legal bedrock that keeps rent stabilization protections in place. The City Council's continued reaffirmation of the housing emergency means that the rights and protections tied to rent stabilization — such as limits on rent increases and renewal rights — remain legally grounded. Tenants who want to understand how this declaration affects their specific housing situation may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review resources published by the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal.
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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