NYC agency · Rent regulation (State)
NYS Homes & Community Renewal (DHCR)
The State agency behind rent stabilization and rent control — annual rent registration, filings, and tenant complaints.
What DHCR regulates
New York State Homes and Community Renewal (through the Office of Rent Administration) oversees rent stabilization and rent control. Owners of rent-regulated buildings must register rents annually, serve proper riders and leases, and follow the rules for increases, Major Capital Improvements (MCIs), and Individual Apartment Improvements (IAIs).
What owners deal with
- Annual apartment rent registration with DHCR.
- Tenant overcharge and service-reduction complaints.
- MCI/IAI applications and the rules tightened by the 2019 rent laws (HSTPA).
How to look it up
Rent histories and registration are obtained through DHCR. This is a State agency — separate from the City agencies above — but central for owners of regulated buildings.
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