Housing & Homelessness

Rent freeze debate heats up as NYC board prepares to vote on increases

By Emily Swanson

Posted on June 6, 2025

With the city facing a housing and affordability crisis, a rent freeze is very much on the minds of New Yorkers.

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Rent freeze debate heats up as NYC board prepares to vote on increases

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