Sentences with phrase «for a rent freeze»

The contentious annual vote has proven particularly frustrating for tenant advocates, who in recent years have called for a rent freeze amid the economic downturn.

Mayor Bill de Blasio raised rents on properties he owns in Park Slope, while at the same time calling for rent freezes for the city's roughly 1 million rent - stabilized apartments.

SENATOR KLEIN PROVIDES LOCAL SENIORS WITH MOBILE HEALTH SERVICES AND SCRIE SPECIALISTS Bronx, NY — Senator Jeff Klein provided various free health services, as well as the opportunity to sign up for a rent freeze program called the Senior Citizen -LSB-...]

On Monday night, history was made when the Rent Guidelines Board voted for a rent freeze for the first time in NYC, a decision that will affect 1 million rent - stabilized residents in the city.

This year, due largely to falling oil prices, landlords» operating costs were estimated to have increased just.5 percent, which could set the stage for a rent freeze.

Last year, following de Blasio's crusade for a rent freeze, the Rent Guidelines Board voted for historically low increases of just 1 percent for one - year leases and 2.75 percent for two - year leases.

Mayor Bill de Blasio has campaigned publicly for a rent freeze on rent - stabilized apartments in the past, but this year he has not spoken publicly about his wishes, according to the New York Times.

But loud calls for a rent freeze dominated a hearing Monday — from elected officials who included City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, Public Advocate Letitia James and Comptroller Scott Stringer.

«It makes a much larger segment of the population eligible for the rent freeze.»

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer will lead a rally at 5 p.m. outside the Cooper Union to present data demonstrating the need for a rent freeze.

At 12:30 p.m., Sen. Marisol Alcántara, Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa, NYC Councilman Rodriguez and the NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit meet and greet seniors to encourage them to sign up for rent freeze program, ARC Fort Washington Senior Center, 4111 Broadway, Manhattan.

Mayor Bill de Blasio raised rents on properties he owns in Park Slope, while at the same time calling for rent freezes for the...

The City Council speaker is calling for another rent freeze for the city's more than 1 million rent - stabilized tenants.

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer called for a rent freeze, noting that 11.6 or rent - stabilized buildings are classified as overcrowded, while 4.8 percent are classified as severely overcrowded.

[NYP] • Despite some politicians» calls for a rent freeze, the Rent Guidelines Board has recommended increases «between 2 and 4.5 percent» (in other words, 4.5 percent) on New York's stabilized apartments.