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Rent-controlled
RENT kun-TROHLD
Local meaning
Subject to New York’s rent-control system, a regulated tenancy category with strict historical occupancy and building requirements.
In New York City, rent control generally applies to a shrinking set of older apartments with very long continuous tenancies or lawful succession. It differs from rent stabilization in lease structure, eligibility history, rent calculations, and administrative rules.
Example in context
- “Her apartment is rent-controlled, not merely below market.”
How it is used
An official New York rent-regulation term.
neutral, legal, housing-specific
tenant questions, apartment history, housing law
An official New York rent-regulation term.
Never infer legal status from price, building age, or a broker’s casual label; request records and consult HCR or qualified legal help.
Spelling and scope
An official New York rent-regulation term.
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Frequently asked questions
Is rent control the same as rent stabilization?
No. They are different regulatory systems with different eligibility and tenancy rules.
Can a new renter easily find a rent-controlled apartment?
Usually not; New York City rent control generally depends on long continuous occupancy or lawful succession.
Read next
All words →Evidence and further reading
These sources support the regional association, dictionary sense, or broader spread. The entry remains open to correction from New York speakers and qualified reviewers.
- Rent ControlNew York State Homes and Community Renewal
Official explanation of New York rent control, occupancy requirements, maximum-base-rent procedures, services, and tenant protections.
- Rent Regulated ApartmentsNYC311
Official city overview distinguishing rent-controlled and rent-stabilized apartments and directing tenants to status and rent-history resources.