Housing Policy

Op-Ed

Rent Regulation Is a Terrible Tax

Jul 07, 2010

The push to continue rent regulation is fueled by far more populist rhetoric than economic reason. As a corrective, a new report by the Citizens Budget Commission reveals some startling facts about the current system.

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Press Release

CBC Issues Report on Rent Regulation in New York City

Jun 02, 2010

The CBC today released a report on rent regulation in New York City, a system that governs more than one million housing units representing more than half the City's private rental market and one-third of the total housing stock.

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Report

Rent Regulation: Beyond the Rhetoric

Jun 02, 2010

In New York City more than one million housing units, representing more than half the private rental market and one‐third the total housing stock, are subject to rent regulation. This scale of regulation is unique among American cities and is highly controversial.

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Press Citation

$100K Salary for 12% of Stabilized Renters

Aug 18, 2009

Metro New York

Matthew Sweeney

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Housing Policy

Press Release

CBC Releases Nine Facts New Yorkers Should Know About Rent Regulation

Jun 23, 2009

CBC released a report titled, “Nine Facts New Yorkers Should Know About Rent Regulation.” It was prepared in connection with likely state legislative consideration of rent regulation in New York City and presents facts that should be taken into account in future discussions of rent regulation.

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Report

Nine Facts New Yorkers Should Know About Rent Regulation

Jun 23, 2009

This report details nine important facts for the Legislature to keep in mind as rent laws are considered for modification. CBC believes they should be cautious about initiatives to extend the reach of rent regulation.

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