What is the rent for a studio at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,074 to $2,806 per month, with a median of $2,440.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,168 to $2,933 per month, with a median of $2,550.

What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,397 to $3,243 per month, with a median of $2,820.

What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,984 to $4,036 per month, with a median of $3,510.

What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $3,222 to $4,359 per month, with a median of $3,790.

How does rent at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11205 zip code: studio rents are about 19% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 32% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 41% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 39% below the neighborhood median.

Is 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 rent stabilized?

Yes, 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is rent stabilized with 7 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Based on historical listing data, October tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to October could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

The registered owner of 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is 445 REALTY CORP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 a good landlord?

447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, owned by 445 REALTY CORP, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 64 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

Yes, 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 64 housing violations and 11 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What schools are near 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

There are 10 schools near 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 056 Lewis H. Latimer (9 min walk), P.s. 003 The Bedford Village (12 min walk), P.s. K753 - School For Career Development (15 min walk), P.s. K753 - School For Career Development (15 min walk), Community Partnership Charter School (2 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: FRANKLIN AV/MADISON ST (B48), 0.51 mi away.

Is 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11205 zip code where 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is located had 1,743 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 97 violent crimes, 618 property crimes, and 1,028 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11205 for full details.

When was 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 built and how many units does it have?

447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 was built in 1905, has 4 floors, contains 8 total units, 7 of which are residential.

What do tenants say about living at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?

447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

447 DEKALB AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Fort Greene, NYC

Fort Greene · Brooklyn, NY, 11205

Built 19054 floors8 unitsBBL 3019240055

Current rent range

$2,074 – $4,359 / mo

5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★3.01 reviews

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447 DEKALB AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11205

447 DEKALB AVENUE is a prewar 1905 building, 8 units in Fort Greene, NYC. Owned by 445 REALTY CORP. Public records show 80 open violations, 11 311 complaints on file. Rent stabilization on file covers 7 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations64last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units8DHCR records

Building age121 ybuilt 1905

311 complaints11last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

Studio

$2,440/mo

1 BR

$2,550/mo

2 BR

$2,820/mo

3 BR

$3,510/mo

4 BR

$3,790/mo

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

October

Most expensive

June

JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to October.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $2,074 – $2,806

19% belowArea: $3,000

1 BR

This building: $2,168 – $2,933

32% belowArea: $3,737

2 BR

This building: $2,397 – $3,243

41% belowArea: $4,800

3 BR

This building: $2,984 – $4,036

39% belowArea: $5,800

4 BR

This building: $3,222 – $4,359

—Area: —

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio

$3,000

$3,000

1 Bed

$2,550

$3,495 – $3,815

2 Bed

$2,820

$3,945 – $5,413

3 Bed

$3,510

$4,100 – $7,425

4 Bed

$3,790

$3,222 – $4,359

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Brooklyn

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$4,678

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

3.1%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

25%

asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

174 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

2953

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving

HPDTop Violations

64 total

Heat/Hot Water
13
Door/Lock
11
Window/Guard
9
Paint/Plaster
7
Fire Escape/Stairs
4

311Top Complaints

11 total

Illegal Parking
3
Derelict Vehicles
3
Illegal Fireworks
1
Request Large Bulky Item Collection
1
Graffiti
1

DOBTop Filings

16 total

DOB Violations
16

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(8 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDMar 8, 2024
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 4th STORY
Class BNOV SENT OUTMay 23, 2023
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT NORTH 1 FIRE ESCAPE AT EAST
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 16, 2023
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE .. IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 4L, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDMay 16, 2023
§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 2; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Class CNOV SENT OUTMay 16, 2023
§ 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE 50 CUBIC YARDS OF DEBRIS AND RUBBISH AT CELLAR AT CELLAR

See all 64 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

3★

100%

2★

1★

Pros: Everyone who lives there has been living there for years and we are all like family ! Cons: It’s old, the owners do not keep up with any thing. We haven’t had gas heat or hot water for a week !!! And they never co…

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What tenants actually say.

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The landlord.

445 REALTY CORP

Portfolio of 3 buildingsPRESIDENT: FALEH HAMDANMail: 308 84TH STREET, BROOKLYN, NY, 11209

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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buildings

3.5

avg score / 5

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 1 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →

B+445 DEKALB AVENUEBrooklyn7.8 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1905Building constructed8 units · 4 floors
now445 REALTY CORPOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11205 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Very safeSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11205

Violent97

Property618

Quality-of-life1,028

Total incidents1,743

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About this area.

Fort Greene · 11205

447 DEKALB AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.691° N, -73.960° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby10 min

7 schools nearby9 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

FRANKLIN AV/MADISON STB48
0.5 mi10 min
PUTNAM AV/CLASSON AVB26
0.5 mi11 min
PUTNAM AV/CLASSON AVB26
0.5 mi11 min
PUTNAM AV/FRANKLIN AVB26
0.5 mi11 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 056 Lewis H. LatimerElementary
0.4 mi9 min
P.s. 003 The Bedford VillageElementary
0.6 mi12 min
P.s. K753 - School For Career DevelopmentHigh School
0.7 mi15 min
P.s. K753 - School For Career DevelopmentHigh School
0.7 mi15 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Community Partnership Charter SchoolK-8
0.1 mi2 min
Community Partnership Charter School-AnnexCharter
0.5 mi10 min
Compass Charter SchoolElementary
0.6 mi13 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Ohel ElozerHigh School
0.1 mi2 min
Hamaspik School (the)Elementary
0.3 mi5 min
Talmud Torah D'nitraElementary
0.3 mi5 min

The neighborhood

Fort Greene

Fort Greene is Brooklyn's cultural powerhouse — BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), the Pratt Institute campus, and Fort Greene Park create a neighborhood that's equal parts intellectual and stylish. DeKalb Avenue's restaurant scene punches well above its weight.

4,108buildings tracked4.4avg LucidIQ$3,737median 1BR

50,319population$75kmedian income71%renters

CulturalArtsyWalkableDiverseHistoric

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Neighborhood overview

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

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Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

Williamsburg· 0.47 mi Prospect Heights· 0.82 mi Carroll Gardens· 0.88 mi Bedford-Stuyvesant· 0.97 mi Williamsburg· 1.35 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1905

Floors4

Total units8

Rent-stab units8

ClassC7

BBL3019240055

19001910192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1905

Building constructed

8 units · 4 floors · class C7

2024

Rent stabilization on file

7 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 445 REALTY CORP

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMFeb 2, 2026
Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
311MEDIUMNov 18, 2025
Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
311MEDIUMApr 3, 2025
Derelict Vehicles
311MEDIUMDec 20, 2024
Derelict Vehicles
311MEDIUMDec 4, 2024
HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING
HPDHIGHMar 8, 2024
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDMEDIUMMay 23, 2023
HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE FIRE ESCAPE DEFECTIVE. ADJUST THE DROPLADDER SO THAT IT WILL SLIDE EASILY IN THE GUIDE RODS AT NORTH
HPDHIGHMay 16, 2023
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDHIGHMay 16, 2023
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI
HPDHIGHMay 16, 2023
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSI

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,074 to $2,806 per month, with a median of $2,440.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,168 to $2,933 per month, with a median of $2,550.
What is the rent for a 2-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 2-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,397 to $3,243 per month, with a median of $2,820.
What is the rent for a 3-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 3-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $2,984 to $4,036 per month, with a median of $3,510.
What is the rent for a 4-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 4-bedroom at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 ranges from $3,222 to $4,359 per month, with a median of $3,790.
How does rent at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11205 zip code: studio rents are about 19% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 32% below the neighborhood median; 2-bedroom rents are about 41% below the neighborhood median; 3-bedroom rents are about 39% below the neighborhood median.
Is 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 rent stabilized?
Yes, 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is rent stabilized with 7 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Based on historical listing data, October tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, while June is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to October could save approximately 8% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
The registered owner of 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is 445 REALTY CORP. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 a good landlord?
447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, owned by 445 REALTY CORP, has an overall grade of B (3.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 64 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has an overall grade of B with a score of 3.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
Yes, 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 64 housing violations and 11 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What schools are near 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
There are 10 schools near 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 056 Lewis H. Latimer (9 min walk), P.s. 003 The Bedford Village (12 min walk), P.s. K753 - School For Career Development (15 min walk), P.s. K753 - School For Career Development (15 min walk), Community Partnership Charter School (2 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: FRANKLIN AV/MADISON ST (B48), 0.51 mi away.
Is 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11205 zip code where 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 is located had 1,743 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 97 violent crimes, 618 property crimes, and 1,028 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11205 for full details.
When was 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 built and how many units does it have?
447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 was built in 1905, has 4 floors, contains 8 total units, 7 of which are residential.
What do tenants say about living at 447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205?
447 DEKALB AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11205 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

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