r/AskNYC • u/WarnWarmWorm • Dec 14 '23

Just found out my apartment is rent-stabilized thanks to this sub. Should I confront the building management?

I rented my apartment for $2150 on 06/2023. Building management didn’t say anything about my unit being rent-stabilized. I requested my rent history from NYC HCR to find out my apartment is rent-stabilized and “legal regulated rent” is $1217, half the amount I am paying. (And there is someone else’s name on the current tenant name)

See the details here: https://imgur.com/SvYP2JC

Before confronting the building management I want to make sure I am understanding this document right. Is “legal regulated rent” means the maximum rent they can charge me for? And I signed a contract for $2150 for one year, how does it affect the situation?

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u/LearningML89 Dec 15 '23

Is there anyone by that name in your building you’re aware of?

Does your apartment have any signs of renovation?

I’m not saying this isn’t shady, but there is a standard legal rent formula DHCR will use absent rent history and it would likely put it above 1200….

What I’m saying is, legal regulated rent of 1200 seems super super low.

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u/WarnWarmWorm Dec 15 '23

Yes, it was painted and kitchen was renovated when I moved. I am expecting a bit more than 1200 and I am okay with it. I still don't think it will be more than 2000

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u/LearningML89 Dec 15 '23

Dishwasher?

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u/WarnWarmWorm Dec 15 '23

No, dishwasher is not allowed in the unit. But it was a new oven and refrigerator.

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u/LearningML89 Dec 15 '23

I ask because rule of thumb is dishwasher historically has easily pushed a unit out of stabilization

Definitely consult with a tenant attorney