In a preliminary vote, the Rent Guidelines Board approved potential rent adjustments for one-year and two-year leases in New York City.
Despite being interrupted by protesters, New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted Tuesday to increase rents on one year and two year leases in the city.Protesters interrupted a meeting of New York City's Rent Guidelines Board on Tuesday evening, storming the stage to make their voices heard before a preliminary vote on rent increases.
Just before that, many tenants and tenant advocates were chanting "Rent Rollback," demanding the board roll back current rents throughout the length of the meeting.Rallies and debates triggered by possible rent hikes across New York City have garnered an emotional response from New Yorkers hoping to keep their head above water with their monthly housing expenses.
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