January 26, 2026

New York, NY - Starting January 26, 2026, New York City's Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) will implement Local Law 86 (LL 86) of 2025, written by Council Member Sandy Nurse, a rent transparency measure that ensures tenants have clear, accessible information about whether their homes are rent-stabilized.

"The Rent Transparency Act is a simple but powerful way to ensure that more than two million New Yorkers living in rent-stabilized homes know their status and aren't being overcharged," said Council Member Sandy Nurse, the bill's primary sponsor. "Clear, accessible notice empowers tenants and provides a critical safeguard against the deregulation of affordable housing."

"Over the past few years, our enforcement efforts have been focused on transparency and making sure tenants have the information they need about where they live," said Deputy Commissioner of the Office of Enforcement and Neighborhood Services AnnMarie Santiago. "We want tenants to be able to see the complaints and violations in their homes and across the city, understand what steps follow, and feel confident in taking action when something isn't right. The Rent Transparency Act builds on that work, providing another clear, accessible way for tenants to know their rights and understand the status of their housing."

Under LL86, all multiple dwellings containing one or more rent-stabilized units must post a notice in a common area of the building, in both English and Spanish, informing tenants that rent-stabilized units exist in the building and explaining how to find out whether their unit is one of them, beginning January 26, 2026.

The notice, which must be posted in a public area of the building, shall state:

"This building contains one or more units that are subject to the Rent Stabilization Law of 1969. To find out if your unit is registered as rent-stabilized, contact the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) by calling 718-264-3800 or going online to https://www.hcr.ny.gov. Owners of such buildings must submit an annual registration to DHCR and provide each tenant with a copy of the information that pertains to their unit. Owners that fail to file may be subject to penalties."

The notice must also display the building address and the property registration number.

For landlords, the required notice is available in English, Spanish, and additional languages on HPD's website under the Required Signage section.

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