N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 26, ch. 4 § 26-506
Application to hotels (New York City Rent Stabilization Law of 1969)
Operative Text
a. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 26-504 of this chapter to the contrary, and irrespective of any decontrol pursuant to subparagraph (c) of paragraph two of subdivision e of section 26-403 of the city rent and rehabilitation law, this law shall apply to dwelling units in all hotels except hotels erected after July first, nineteen hundred sixty-nine, whether classified as a class A or a class B multiple dwelling, containing six or more dwelling units, provided that the rent charged for the individual dwelling units on May thirty-first, nineteen hundred sixty-eight was not more than three hundred fifty dollars per month or eighty-eight dollars per week; and further provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, this law shall apply to dwelling units in any hotel, whether classified as a class A or a class B multiple dwelling, eligible for benefits pursuant to the provisions of section 11-244 of the code. b. Upon application by a tenant or owner, the division of housing and community renewal, shall determine if such building is a hotel covered by this law, based upon the services provided and other relevant factors. If it is determined that such building is not a hotel, it shall thereafter be subject to this law pursuant to subdivision b of section 26-504 of this chapter.
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 26-501 & 26-506 extends rent stabilization coverage to dwelling units in hotels—whether Class A or Class B multiple dwellings—that contain six or more units, so long as the rent charged on May 31, 1968 did not exceed $350 per month or $88 per week. Hotels built after July 1, 1969 are generally excluded, though buildings receiving certain tax benefits under Code § 11-244 may still be covered regardless of construction date. When there is a dispute about whether a building qualifies as a covered hotel, the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is authorized to make that determination based on the services provided and other relevant factors.
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Under §§ 26-501 & 26-506, operators of older hotel buildings with six or more dwelling units should assess whether their property falls within rent stabilization coverage by examining the building's construction date, the rents charged as of May 31, 1968, and any applicable tax-benefit status under § 11-244. Compliant operators typically maintain records of historical rent levels and building classifications that can support or clarify coverage determinations. If the hotel classification of a building is in question, either the owner or a tenant may petition the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal for a formal determination, which can affect whether the building is treated as a hotel or as a standard residential building under subdivision b of § 26-504.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants residing in hotel buildings—whether Class A or Class B multiple dwellings—may have rent stabilization protections under §§ 26-501 & 26-506 if the building has six or more units and the historical rent thresholds from May 1968 are met, or if the building receives qualifying tax benefits under § 11-244. Under § 26-506(b), a tenant has the right to apply to the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal to request a formal determination of whether their building qualifies as a covered hotel. Tenants who believe their building may be improperly excluded from coverage can also consult tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services familiar with New York City rent regulation for general guidance on available options.
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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