N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 26, ch. 3 § 26-415
Surveys of need for rent control (City Rent and Rehabilitation Law)
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As provided in subdivision three of section one of the local emergency housing rent control act, the mayor shall cause to be made, and shall present to the council a report of the results of, a survey of the supply of housing accommodations within the city, the condition of such accommodations and the need for continuing the regulation and control of residential rents and evictions within the city.
Section 26-415 of the N.Y.C. Administrative Code requires the Mayor to commission and conduct a citywide survey examining the supply of housing accommodations, their physical condition, and whether ongoing rent and eviction controls remain necessary. The results of that survey must be compiled into a formal report and presented to the City Council. This provision ties the continuation of rent regulation to a documented, evidence-based review process rather than allowing controls to persist without periodic governmental assessment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 26-415, the Mayor is obligated to periodically survey housing supply and conditions and report findings to the City Council, which can influence whether rent and eviction controls remain in effect. Property owners and managers generally stay informed about these survey cycles and council proceedings, as the outcomes can affect the regulatory environment governing their properties. Monitoring publicly available reports produced under this provision can help operators anticipate potential changes to the rent control framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 26-415 establishes a formal mechanism by which the City government must assess whether rent and eviction regulations continue to be warranted, based on actual housing supply and conditions. Tenants have an interest in these surveys because the findings can affect the scope and duration of protections they rely on. Tenant-rights organizations and community groups often track the survey and reporting process under this provision and can be a resource for understanding how the results may relate to existing rent control protections.
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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