Landlords Sue Over Rent Freeze | New York City News

New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

New York landlords are suing the city over a historic two-year rent freeze, claiming it was politically engineered by the mayor and the Rent Guidelines Board. They argue the board manipulated data to justify the freeze, which they say ignores rising costs like mortgages and repairs, while tenant incomes lag behind inflation. The lawsuit demands transparency, including all communications between the board and City Hall, and highlights that the mayor appointed most board members — a move critics say undermines independence. One former board member resigned, accusing the panel of starting with a…