Yonkers, NY Rent Control 2026
Yonkers has rent control: Set by Yonkers Fair Rent Commission annual cap on increases. Know the rules before your next rent increase.
Rent control applies in Yonkers. Annual increases are capped at Set by Yonkers Fair Rent Commission. Exceeding the cap voids the increase and tenants can recover overpayments plus penalties.
Key Takeaways — Yonkers Rent Control
- Local rent control: Yes — Set by Yonkers Fair Rent Commission
- Covered properties: Buildings with 6+ units built before 1974
- Enforcement: Yonkers Fair Rent Commission
- Violation risk: Excess increases must be refunded + enforcement penalties
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Rent Control in Yonkers
Yonkers landlords must follow New York state law on rent control. Understanding the specific rules, deadlines, and penalties can prevent costly violations.
Set by Yonkers Fair Rent Commission
annual rent cap
Yonkers Fair Rent Commission
enforcement
$2,910
median 2BR rent
Yonkers-Specific Rules
Yonkers has local regulations that go beyond New York state law:
Penalty Warning
Violate New York rent control rules in Yonkers and you could owe back-rent to tenants and face enforcement action. At Yonkers's median rent of $2,910/month, even a single violation adds up fast.
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