# Rent Freeze Approved After Years of Debate

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Podcast: [New York City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-york-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7435038)
Published: 2026-06-26T00:10:10+00:00
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The Rent Guidelines Board just voted 7-1 to freeze rents for two years on stabilized apartments — a historic first and a key campaign promise by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Targeting older buildings and tax-subsidized properties, the move sparked backlash from landlords citing rising costs, while defenders highlight how rent stabilization keeps 140,000 New Yorkers out of poverty. With the mayor’s appointees making the call after hearing both sides, the decision underscores the city’s deep housing affordability crisis and the ongoing tug-of-war between tenant protections and landlord sustainability. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/03fe3bfd49ebe87c

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