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How much can rent go up?
Estimate the advance notice a NYC landlord must give and, under the Good Cause Eviction law, the increase that's presumed reasonable. Helpful for renters checking a raise and landlords staying compliant.
Advance notice required
days
Your landlord must give days' written notice before a rent increase of 5% or more (or non-renewal) — NY Real Property Law §226-c.
Good Cause "reasonable increase" ceiling
/mo (+%)
If Good Cause applies, an increase above the lower of 10% or CPI+5% is presumed unreasonable and can be challenged. Here: 10% = , CPI+5% = → cap = .
Rent-stabilized
Your increase is set by the NYC Rent Guidelines Board each year — not by your landlord — and applies at renewal. Check the current RGB order for the legal percentage.
Current RGB rates →Good Cause may NOT apply if:
- the owner has 10 or fewer units total (small-owner exemption)
- it's a high-rent "luxury" unit above the threshold
- the building's certificate of occupancy is after 2009 (new construction)
- the unit is rent-stabilized or otherwise regulated (different rules)
This tool is educational information, not legal advice, and gives estimates only. Verify with the Rent Guidelines Board, HCR, or a tenant attorney. Facts current as of July 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much can my landlord raise the rent in NYC?
There is no single cap. For market-rate units covered by the Good Cause Eviction law, an increase above the lower of 10% or CPI+5% is presumed unreasonable and can be challenged. Rent-stabilized increases are set each year by the NYC Rent Guidelines Board, not your landlord.
How much notice must a landlord give before raising rent?
Under NY Real Property Law §226-c, for an increase of 5% or more (or a non-renewal) the landlord must give written notice of 30 days if you have lived there under a year, 60 days for one to two years, and 90 days for two years or more.
What is the Good Cause Eviction law?
It limits how much rent can rise and restricts non-renewals for covered New York units. It does not apply if the owner has 10 or fewer units, the unit is high-rent "luxury," the building was built (certificate of occupancy) after 2009, or the unit is already rent-regulated.
Does the rent-increase calculator give legal advice?
No. It provides educational estimates based on current NYC and NY rules. Verify with the Rent Guidelines Board, NYS Homes and Community Renewal, or a tenant attorney before acting.