Freeze the Rent Sign the Petition to Freeze the Rent
Rent freeze now!

FAQ

Can the mayor freeze the rent?
The Mayor controls the Rent Guidelines Board, which votes every year on how much rents go up for over 2.4 million rent stabilized tenants. Mayor de Blasio told his appointees to freeze the rent 3 times in 2015, 2016, and 2020! The board is responsible for voting based on research and public testimony, but the Mayor has huge influence over the process.
Don’t landlords need to increase rents to maintain buildings?
We need bold solutions that are going to keep New Yorkers in their homes and cost of living down. When landlords raise our rent, it’s lining their pockets instead of fixing our homes. Ask any tenant – we know our rent money is not going back into our building! According to a 2023 analysis from the Community Service Society, when landlords raised rents, most tenants saw no improvement to their building or apartment.
Is this just for rent stabilized tenants?
No, all tenants are facing the squeeze from skyrocketing rents! The Mayor can act right away to stop rent hikes for 2.4 million stabilized tenants, but all renters need stability and affordability. We’re fighting for policies to keep people in their homes and expand rent stabilization to cover more renters, learn more here.
What happens when I sign this petition?
Signing this petition adds your voice to a growing movement of tenants across NYC who are demanding a rent freeze and investments in safe, affordable housing, showing political leaders that we are a united force. We will stay in touch with you about opportunities to get involved in the rent freeze campaign and to vote like a tenant on June 24!
How can I get involved in the campaign?
You can join a canvass, collect petition signatures in your building, help with phonebanking or data entry from home! Sign up here to volunteer and we will follow up with you and donate to keep our campaign running.
When is the election?
On June 24 New Yorkers will vote for the Mayor and City Council members on primary day, and the general election will be on November 4. Early voting starts on June 14 and the last day to register to vote is also June 14. Look up your polling site and registration info here.
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