Tenant rights
Where can I read my tenant rights in NYC?
Start with NYC's official tenant-rights pages. These cover repairs, harassment, discrimination, eviction protections, and where tenants can get help.
Applicant and tenant FAQ
Check your rights, rent status, and building history before you move forward.
This page keeps a few of the most useful tenant-side official checks in one place: tenant rights, rent regulation information, and whether a building shows registration or violation history.
Rent regulation
How can I check whether a unit may be rent controlled or rent stabilized?
New York State Homes and Community Renewal explains rent control and rent stabilization, and its rent pages explain how tenants can request rent history or ask whether a unit is rent regulated.
Building records
How do I check whether a building is registered or has violations?
Use HPD Online for registration, complaints, violations, and related housing-history records. Use DOB building-data tools for permits, DOB complaints, and building or enforcement history.