Is my NYC apartment rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance property tax bills list how many rent-stabilized units each building has, and StreetSpy shows that count, with its history since 2007, for every New York City address.

Enter any NYC address and StreetSpy reads the building's rent-stabilized unit count from its tax bills, including how many stabilized units it has gained or lost since 2007. Every building report also shows this history.

How can I tell if my NYC apartment is rent stabilized?

Start with the building: owners pay a fee for every rent-stabilized unit, so the NYC Department of Finance property tax bill lists how many stabilized units a building has. StreetSpy reads that count for every building. Stabilization is decided unit by unit, so to confirm your own apartment, request its rent history from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR, also called DHCR). The request is free.

Which NYC buildings are usually rent stabilized?

Generally, buildings with six or more apartments built before 1974, plus newer buildings that received tax benefits such as 421-a or J-51. Individual apartments in those buildings can still differ.

What rights does a rent-stabilized tenant have?

The right to a renewal lease, rent increases limited to the rates the NYC Rent Guidelines Board sets each year, and protection from eviction except on grounds the law allows. Tenants who think they were overcharged can file a complaint with HCR.

Official sources: HCR rent overcharge complaints, HCR building search.