rent-stabilized leases
Coverage of rent-stabilized leases in the Nexus archive.
- Class action lawsuit against notorious landlord A&E Real Estate alleges it illegally overcharged Queens tenants by $5 million
A class action lawsuit accuses A&E Real Estate of illegally overcharging tenants in five Queens rent-stabilized buildings by $5 million through unverified apartment improvement claims. The landlord denies the allegations, providing photos of renovations to dispute the claims, while watchdog groups and local officials supported the investigation into the company's practices.
- How the Rent Freeze Will Work for Your Next Lease: A Guide for Tenants
The Rent Guidelines Board approved a 0% rent increase for one- and two-year rent-stabilized leases in New York City, fulfilling a key campaign promise by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The 7-1 vote, which included unanimous support from the mayor's six appointees, will impact over 1 million stabilized apartments, with tenants like Stephen White in Crown Heights benefiting from the freeze.