Queens tenants react to landlords’ lawsuit against NYC rent board over rent freeze

Queens tenants are speaking up after NYC landlords filed a lawsuit against the Rent Guidelines Board (RGB) on July 22 for approving a rent freeze that will last from Oct. 1 through Sept. 30, 2027.

The rent freeze applies to over one million rent-stabilized apartments with one- and two-year leases, along with exemptions for seniors and disabled tenants.