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Rent increase notice in New York

In New York, a rent increase of 5% or more needs 30, 60 or 90 days' notice by how long the tenant has lived there.

Checked against New York law on Oct 28, 2026.

Earliest start for the new rent

Assumes rent is due on the 1st. Where New York law has more than one notice period, this uses the longest.

What New York law says

How much notice does a landlord need to give for a rent increase in New York?

In New York, a rent increase of 5% or more needs 30, 60 or 90 days' notice by how long the tenant has lived there.

Source: N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 226-c(2)(d), read Oct 28, 2026.

Check your city's rules too: a city or county can set stricter limits. This is general information, not legal advice.

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