N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 26, ch. 4 § 26-520
Expiration date (New York City Rent Stabilization Law of 1969)
Operative Text
This chapter shall expire on April 1, 2027 unless rent control shall sooner terminate as provided in subdivision three of section one of the local emergency housing rent control law. (Am. 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. 2020/113, 11/15/2020, eff. 11/15/2020; Am. L.L. 2022/055, 3/30/2022, eff. 3/30/2022; 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 § 26-520 sets a built-in expiration date for New York City's rent control chapter, currently scheduled to sunset on April 1, 2027. The chapter could also end earlier if rent control is terminated under the conditions specified in the local emergency housing rent control law. The provision has been amended multiple times over the years, most recently in 2024, each time extending the expiration date forward.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 26-520, the rent control framework that governs certain tenancies is not permanent law — it is subject to expiration on April 1, 2027, unless ended sooner by separate statutory action. Operators managing rent-controlled units generally monitor legislative developments around this date, since any expiration or early termination could affect the regulatory obligations tied to those units. Staying informed about potential amendments or renewals is a standard part of compliance planning for properties subject to this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 26-520 of the N.Y.C. Admin. Code establishes that the rent control chapter is currently set to expire on April 1, 2027, though it has been repeatedly renewed by local law. Tenants living in rent-controlled units may want to be aware of this sunset date and any legislative activity surrounding it, as a failure to renew could affect the protections that apply to their tenancy. Tenant-rights organizations and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development can be resources for understanding how any future changes to this chapter might affect rent-controlled households.
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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